Climate Wire: Trump visits epicenter of climate lawsuits he’s threatened to quash

The Los Angeles wildfires — and the president’s environmental rollbacks — could spur more lawsuits to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for climate change. “If you are an environmentally conscious community who believes that your rights are being violated by the fossil fuel industry, you’re not going to get any help from the federal… Continue reading Climate Wire: Trump visits epicenter of climate lawsuits he’s threatened to quash

How one Oregon county plans to make big oil pay for the 2021 heat dome

In June 2021, Multnomah County, Oregon, experienced the most extreme heat event in its history. A “heat dome” settled over the county, trapping hot air in the region for nearly a week. Over three consecutive days, temperatures in Multnomah reached highs of 108 degrees Fahrenheit, then 112 degrees, and finally 116 degrees. Temperatures in inner… Continue reading How one Oregon county plans to make big oil pay for the 2021 heat dome