July 2020 – Climate Desk

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Undark

Book Review: A Hopeful Vision of Our Planet’s Future

In “The Future Earth,” Eric Holthaus outlines an ambitious path toward mitigating climate change over the next 30 years.

Ramin Skibba · July 31, 2020
Canada's National Observer

Are the Wet’Suwet’en on the Brink of Destruction? I Went to Find Out.

"All it takes is one spill and everything collapses."

Brandi Morin · July 27, 2020
Guardian

Revealed: Oil Giants Help Fund Powerful Police Groups in Top US Cities

Investigation portrays fossil fuel industry as common enemy in struggle for racial and environmental justice in America

Nina Lakhani · July 27, 2020
HuffPost

The Model For Joe Biden’s Climate Justice Pledge Is Already Facing Problems

The presidential candidate cited New York’s climate law in his latest proposal, but advocates in the state say the justice provision isn’t yet working out as planned.

Alexander C. Kaufman · July 23, 2020
Wired

During Lockdowns, the Earth (Sort of) Stood Still

Seismometers pick up human activity, like driving. When Covid arrived, scientists watched that global seismic noise plummet by 50 percent.

Matt Simon · July 23, 2020
High Country News

Is a Big Win for Conservation a Blow to Climate Action?

As extinction and climate crises loom, the Great American Outdoors Act and recreation industry continue to rely on oil money.

Carl Segerstrom · July 22, 2020
Grist

‘A Stunning Betrayal:’ How Democrats Voted to Give Part of a Wildlife Refuge to the Military

Sorry, Nevada.

Zoya Teirstein · July 17, 2020
YaleEnvironment360

How Overreach by Trump Administration Derailed Big Pipeline Projects

The demise or delay of several major oil and gas pipelines in recent weeks, including the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, demonstrate how the Trump administration’s zeal for fossil fuel projects and flaunting of environmental laws has backfired and handed key victories to environmentalists.

Jonathan Mingle · July 15, 2020
Undark

Why Do Marine Animals Love Gobbling Up Gelatinous Jellyfish?

Moon jellyfish are mostly water—but one part of these slippery creatures is surprisingly nutritious.

Isaac Schultz · July 15, 2020
Guardian

Trump Weakens Rules on Environmental Reviews of Infrastructure Projects

Plan reduces number of projects, such as pipelines and highways, subject to review and limits scope of investigations

Emily Holden · July 15, 2020
HuffPost

Trump Guts Key Environmental Law That Gives Communities Of Color A Voice

The new rule limits public input on infrastructure projects and allows federal agencies to ignore climate change when reviewing projects.

Chris D'Angelo · July 15, 2020
Grist

The Climate Fix You’ve Been Waiting for: Rock Dust?

New study says farms could capture 2 gigatons of carbon a year

Nathanael Johnson · July 10, 2020