Environment

Scientists alarmed over surging atmospheric methane, CO2

April 8, 2021 By Climate Nexus

Atmospheric methane levels surged in 2020, accelerating an increasing trend, alarming scientists, and possibly auguring a vicious cycle of global heating.

As climate changes, the Great Lakes’ deepest waters are now warming

April 6, 2021 By Jena Brooker

It is no secret that winter in the Great Lakes region has been significantly impacted by climate change in recent decades.

First Nations land defenders take direct action against Trans Mountain pipeline

April 5, 2021 By Brett Wilkins

"Today we stand on unceded, unsurrendered, illegally occupied Secwepemc land to show that we will not stop until the pipeline is terminated and the land is returned to the rightful titleholders."

EPA to remove Trump-appointed science board members, seek expert replacements

April 2, 2021 By Climate Nexus

"Resetting these two scientific advisory committees will ensure the agency receives the best possible scientific insight to support our work to protect human health and the environment."

AOC: U.S. infrastructure, climate, health crises deserve $10 trillion investment

April 1, 2021 By Jake Johnson

While President Joe Biden's roughly $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal is a welcome start, some believe the final package must be far more ambitious.