First Nations chief at heart of oilsands resistance says he's no environmentalist

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OBSERVER
First Nations chief at heart of oilsands resistance says he's no environmentalist. Story here.

Rare Arabian leopards forced out by frankincense harvesters

New

Scientist

The habitat of one of the world’s rarest and most elusive big cats is shrinking fast, with the latest pressure coming from frankincense collectors. Story here.

Mounting Evidence Shows Eating Less Meat = Healthy People, Healthy Planet

EcoWatch

A new systematic review of dietary patterns and sustainability published in the latest edition of Advances in Nutrition provides additional evidence that diets lower in animal-based foods and higher in plant-based foods are better for the health of people and the planet. STORY HERE.

Australia's epically stupid plan

AVAAZ

They're trying to put a toxic coal complex next to the magical Great Barrier Reef! It’s a crazy plan, but we’ve got a chance to stop it. PLEASE SIGN PETITION!

Corals tie stronger El Niños to climate change

Science

Over the last 7000 years, El Niños waxed and waned. Then, during the 20th century, with global warming taking hold, their intensity began to climb. The trend is likely to continue, boding ever more destructive El Niños. Story here.

Don't let Scott Pruitt rip up our environmental protections!

Friends of

the Earth

Pruitt's record on the environment is terrible. And as head of the EPA, he'll be able to roll back our protections for the planet -- from the Clean Power Plan to rules on pollutants like methane. Please Donate!