China & Africa's Big Announcements at COP21
China will cut power plant emissions 60% by 2020, and Africa is leapfrogging to renewable energy with an incredible goal of 300 GW by 2030.
Policy/Trends
Teenagers Win on Climate Change in Washington State Court
The judge ruled the state has a constitutional obligation to protect the earth's atmosphere.
Another Nail in the Coal Coffin In Advance of Paris Climate Summit
The 34-nation OECD agreed to stop financing inefficient coal-fired power plants, cutting funding for 85% of coal plants in the pipeline.
Yes, Paris Climate Summit WILL Go Ahead As Planned
Calling the UN Climate Summit an essential meeting for humanity, French Prime Minister Valls says the conference will go ahead as planned.
Expect a Radical Shift Toward Renewables, Says IEA
There are clear signs that the energy transition is underway, says IEA's World Energy Outlook.
Portland, Oregon Rejects Fossil Fuels in Landmark Resolution
In an unanimous vote, the city will block new fossil fuel infrastructure that would turn it into a major export hub for tar sands oil, coal and fracked gas.
Petroleum Industry Joins US Government to Fight Teenagers in Climate Court
Every major oil and gas company filed to oppose a teenagers' lawsuit against the US federal government on climate change.
NY State Governor Cuomo Vetoes LNG Plant AND Nuclear Plant
In a joyous surprise for the environmental community, NY's Governor Cuomo gave us two more wins today.
Celebrate!! Obama Finally Kills Keystone Pipeline
This is the first time EVER that a president has rejected a major fossil fuel project because of its climate impacts - and just in time for Paris.
Clean Elections Big Theme in 2015 Elections
Perhaps the most intriguing idea passed in Seattle, where voters approved the use of Democracy Vouchers.