The Largest Release of Methane Blowing Into The Californian Sky: (Video)

RELATED: A single gas well leak is California's biggest contributor to climate change 

China to Halt New Coal Mine Approvals For Next 3 Years, Local Media Reports

Think Progress

China will not approve any new coal mines for the next three years, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. More here.

'Unlawful Pollution': Volkswagen Charged With Crimes Against Climate

CommonDreams

U.S. Department of Justice files civil suit on behalf of Environmental Protection Agency.  More here.

For the Love of the Land: Keeping the Peace River from the Site C BC Hydro Dam

Dancing With Decolonization

When we arrived to camp we found new "no trespassing" signs (not ours) posted on trees and an eviction notice posted by hydro on to the shack. More here.

RELATED: "They're Killing the Peace River Valley in BC Now."

Ten Weather Extremes That Defined Hottest Year Ever Recorded

CommonDreams

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From droughts to floods to mega-storms, extreme weather over the past 365 days raises disturbing questions about future of climate chaos. More here.

Canadian Polar Bear Expert Awarded Lifetime Achievement Prize

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Geographic

A scientist who has spent more than 40 years studying the behaviour and ecology of Arctic marine mammals and is one of the world’s foremost polar bear experts, Ian Stirling, has been awarded the $50,000 Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research. More here.