Victory for Grassroots: Defeat of Pro-Sewage Council in Milton
#MiltonFlorida #EnvironmentalActivismA citizen-led movement successfully ousted all councilors in Milton, Florida, pushing for a sewage plant near Blackwater River. Plans halted for the facility due to environmental concerns. New council faces resolving plant issue, with an impending deadline for vital grant funding. read more
#EnvironmentalActivism #FossilFuels
A coalition of environmental groups urges Biden's administration to halt new deepwater oil-export facilities and extend the pause on gas-export licenses. The groups seek to limit fossil fuel production to combat climate change despite arguments for job creation and economic benefits. read more
#GoldmanPrize #EnvironmentalActivism
Andrea Vidaurre, a winner of the 2024 Goldman prize for environmental activists, received the award for her efforts to clean up California's trucking and railway sectors, enhancing air quality in a polluted area. read more
#GasLeakProject #EnvironmentalActivism
The Monterey Shale formation near Lost Hills, California, undergoes gas extraction emitting planet-heating and toxic pollution. The Gas Leaks Project campaigns against the American Gas Association for using ratepayer money to thwart climate efforts. read more
#ClimateChange #EnvironmentalActivism
Greta Thunberg detained at climate protest in The Hague, flashing victory sign. Extinction Rebellion activists block highway for 37th time against Dutch fossil fuel subsidies. Thunberg vows to continue fighting. read more