Demands Accountability Over Northern Iron. St. Paul, MN – The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) and East Side Environmental Justice hosted a community meeting, March 15, in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, raising awareness among community members about the growing campaign against the Northern Iron foundry, a major polluter in the area. Around 50 people […]
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The Promise My Mom Fought for, I Now Carry Forward
Youth-powered Future Ariela Lara, youth plaintiff in Venner v. EPA. June 23, 2026By Ariela Lara My mom came to the United States from San Martín Huamelulpam, a small pueblo in Oaxaca, México, more than 35 years ago. She came because she was told, by family, by friends, by the news, that America was the place […]
Read MoreIs Climate Change Supercharging El Niño? A Debate Rages
As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity. By Chico Harlan Published June 19, 2026Updated June 21, 2026See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Times on Google It’s a vigorous debate taking place right now among scientists […]
Read MoreOur Children’s Trust: Sagoonick v. State of Alaska II
Last week, eight young people filed a constitutional climate lawsuit Sagoonick v. State of Alaska II against their state, the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), and AGDC President Frank Richards. The youth plaintiffs, many of whom are Alaska Natives, are on the frontlines of the climate crisis and already experiencing serious harms to their health, safety, and […]
Read MoreWildfire-Driven Deforestation Rates in California Among Highest in World
Reforestation Efforts Fall Far Behind Rate of Loss California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, assessed the state’s […]
Read MoreCalifornia’s water crisis could turn farmland into massive solar field
Jeff St. John, For the USA TODAY NETWORK April 27, 2026 California’s largest agricultural water district wants to turn a growing water crisis into an economic pivot. The Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan aims to repurpose tens of thousands of acres of water‑starved farmland in California’s San Joaquin Valley into a massive solar‑and‑battery network, producing power […]
Read MoreUC DAVIS: Wildfire-driven deforestation rates in California among highest in world
California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, assessed the state’s wildfire-driven deforestation rates and reforestation needs between 1991 […]
Read MoreChildren’s Trust News on Climate Actions
Dear Larry,Next month, the 22 youth suing the Trump administration are heading back to federal court. On April 13, 2026, youth from across the country will stand before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Lighthiser v. Trump, challenging President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders that “unleash” fossil fuels, block renewable energy development, suppress critical climate science, […]
Read MoreGenesis v. EPA Hearing
On March 5th, 18 courageous children and youth will stand before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging a federal agency whose policies treat children’s lives as worthless. The youth plaintiffs argue that the EPA, the very agency charged with protecting children’s health and welfare, has systematically discounted the economic value of their lives and […]
Read MoreLessons For Climate Advocates From Bill Gates ‘Climate Hack
Many were frustrated, justifiably, by Bill Gates’ ability to steal headlines ahead of this year’s just-concluded round of U.N. climate talks, COP30. Gates did so by telling the climate community, on his blog, what he believes is a ‘hard truth’: that we are ‘diverting resources from the most effective things that should be done to […]
Read MoreWell Aware Toolkit
Dear Sonoma County Groundwater Community, We’re excited to announce the launch of the Well Aware Toolkit – a new, interactive resource from the Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) designed to help you make smart, well-informed decisions about groundwater use on your property.The Well Aware Toolkit allows you to enter your property address to be connected with:Custom water-saving […]
Read MoreOur Children’s Trust: Year in Review
As an important member of our donor community, we’re excited to share this special invitation to our annual Community Webinar. Because of you, 2025 became a year of powerful moments in youth-led constitutional climate litigation, championing both fundamental rights and our planet’s future. Your support has empowered young people to demand their right to life, […]
Read MoreClimate Justice Committee Holds Community Meeting On Big Polluter
By Charlie Berg, Fight Back News!. March 18, 2025 Demands Accountability Over Northern Iron. St. Paul, MN – The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) and East Side Environmental Justice hosted a community meeting, March 15, in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, raising awareness among community members about the growing campaign against the Northern Iron foundry, […]
Read MoreClimate Change Sets Workers’ Feet On Fire
By Vijay Prashad October 17, 2025 The effects of climate change are disproportionately felt by the working class. With billions of workers forced to toil in conditions of excessive heat. This summer, there were days in tropical cities when it was unbearable to walk out in the sunlight. In Mango, Togo, for instance, the temperature […]
Read More‘Hidden costs’ of climate emergency are worsening California’s affordability crisis – report
University of California, Berkeley, study found that those who experience severe effects will see upto a $1m in costsDani AnguianoThu 25 Sep 2025 11.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 25 Sep 2025 16.31 EDT The climate emergency is significantly increasing costs for California households in the form of rising utility bills, lost wages and growing healthcare […]
Read MoreThis Trump will Destroy the Ocean
Donald Trump just announced he’s going to open the Pacific Ocean to deep sea mining! That means his friends will get permits to vacuum up the ocean floor, destroy irreplaceable marine life, and make billions – for destabilizing the entire planet’s ecosystem. This is the kind of chaos Trump brings. But the government department in charge of the […]
Read MoreOur Children’s Trust–Youth v. Gov
One year after a historic victory, transformation is in full motion! Dear Larry,One year ago, thirteen young people in Hawai‘i made history. Through their lawsuit, Navahine v. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT), they became the first youth plaintiffs in the world to secure a constitutional climate settlement requiring the full decarbonization of a state’s transportation system. And […]
Read MoreClimate Justice Committee Holds Community Meeting On Big Polluter
Demands Accountability Over Northern Iron. St. Paul, MN – The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) and East Side Environmental Justice hosted a community meeting, March 15, in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, raising awareness among community members about the growing campaign against the Northern Iron foundry, a major polluter in the area. Around 50 people […]
Read MoreOur Children’s Trust, Youth v. Gov
Friends, Partners and Supporters, We have exciting news to share! We’ve just received an opinion from the Utah Supreme Court in Natalie v. State of Utah. The decision brings real, concrete wins and a clear path forward for the case. Three Big Takeaways There are three big takeaways from the opinion: First, the Court delivered a major win in […]
Read MoreThe Seven Fundamental Drivers Of Overshoot
Humanity is in overshoot 1. The last 50 years have marked a unique period in history during which our species has been able to access, extract, and consume natural resources at a rate faster than the Earth is able to regenerate them. As humanity continues to grow its population beyond the carrying capacity2 of its […]
Read MoreThe Seven Fundamental Drivers Of Overshoot
Humanity is in overshoot 1. The last 50 years have marked a unique period in history during which our species has been able to access, extract, and consume natural resources at a rate faster than the Earth is able to regenerate them. As humanity continues to grow its population beyond the carrying capacity2 of its […]
Read MoreScientists outline a bold solution to climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice
An international team of scientists led by Oregon State University researchers has used a novel 500-year dataset to frame a “restorative” pathway through which humanity can avoid the worst ecological and social outcomes of climate change. In addition to charting a possible new course for society, the researchers say their “paradigm shifting” plan can support […]
Read MoreToo wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
In summary Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry. This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to […]
Read MoreSurvivors of deadly LA wildfires demand accountability for Big Oil’s role in fueling climate disasters
Victims, scientists, and legal experts unite to hold fossil fuel companies criminally responsible. Quick summary • Survivors of the deadly LA wildfires demand criminal accountability for Big Oil, arguing that fossil fuel companies knowingly worsened the climate crisis. • Victims shared personal stories of loss, including destroyed homes, irreplaceable family heirlooms, and community landmarks. • […]
Read MoreYes, Human-Caused Climate Change Contributed to the Burning of Los Angeles
The Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed over 1,000 buildings, forced thousands from their homes and left at least five dead so far. The Palisades fire destroyed many historic structures, including the home of legendary comedian and actor Will Rogers. Reading some of his quotes, I conclude that the sorry episode would not have surprised him in the […]
Read MoreThe Children’s Trust and Democracy
Last month, we watched as voters made a choice that left us hurting. We saw fear take the lead. But today, we rise. Because here is what we know: We know that there are values we still share and hold close—all of us—across geographies, experiences, and politics. A love of children. Of our roots and […]
Read MoreAntarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier is heading for catastrophic collapse
As a six-year investigation into the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica wraps up, the scientists involved are pessimistic for the future of this glacier and the consequences for sea level rise By Alison George 20 September 2024 The melting of Thwaites glacier is expected to accelerate International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration A six-year investigation into the vast Thwaites glacier in […]
Read More‘It’s Not Going Away’–Consensus on Climate
AUSTIN MURPHY THE PRESS DEMOCRAT August 31, 2024 It wasn’t until the 27th minute of Kamala Harris’ 38-minute acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention that she made her solitary mention of the climate crisis. It was a brief, fleeting name-check, and then she moved on — a bit of a letdown for some readers, […]
Read MoreClimate Consequences of Using Wood
The article below points you to an important new paper – Carbon Costs of Global Wood Harvests, ( The carbon costs of global wood harvests | Nature ) . It is important information we can use to urge other members of Congress to support Booker’s “Forest Biomass Emissions” bill – legislation Sierra Club supports. https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-markey-warren-van-hollen-introduce-legislation-to-assess-emissions-from-forest-biomass “The Forest Biomass […]
Read MoreAn interview with Naomi Klein on the Climate Crisis
Briahna Joy Gray: I’m so glad to be joined today by environmental activist, writer, Naomi Klein. Thank you so much for joining me and let’s hop right into it. So, Bernie has put forward a 16-point, $3 trillion plan, and there are some folks that are saying that’s just too much money and it’s unrealistic. Do […]
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