THE ENVIRONMENT
Indonesia Calls State of Emergency After Giant Oil Spill Catches Fire
An underground pipeline was identified on Wednesday as the source of the spill.
Federal employees protecting public lands now wear oil rigs on their lapels
The Bureau of Land Management gave out new identification cards with illustrations of oil rigs and cowboys.
California Bill Aims to Ban Plastic Straws
Restaurant workers could face fines of $1,000 or six months in jail if they offer plastic straws to customers.
Questionable Study Says Breakfast Sandwiches Are Killing the Planet
Some experts are calling BS on the notion that you should panic over your bacon-egg-and-cheese habit.
Neither Trump nor Obama wanted the Supreme Court to hear this case
The case will determine which courts can hear challenges about what bodies of water fall under the Clean Water Act.
Global Investment Firm Warns 7.8 Degrees of Global Warming Is Possible
The British firm wants clients to factor climate change into investment decisions.
‘Historic’ Flint Manslaughter Charges Will Change How We Prosecute Environmental Crimes
Is this a tipping point for environmental law?
The Indian Government Is Displacing Indigenous People to Plant Trees
A misguided environmental law is threatening the lives of the people who have protected India's forests for centuries.
Former Mitt Romney Advisor Explains Why Conservatives Hate the Paris Agreement
"That’s President Obama’s fault, not President Trump’s fault."
Kalu Yala's Interns Reflect on the Work They've Done
The people building the sustainable village prepare to share the benefits of their environmental work on a new episode of 'JUNGLETOWN.'
Leader of a Sinking Island Admonishes Trump on Climate Change
The Tuvalu prime minister roasted the US president for his obsession with coal.