When Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) signed a bill freezing his state’s renewable portfolio standard, it was widely accepted that he was offering the legislature — dominated by his own party — an opportunity to rethink destroying the policy. … [Read more...]
Wyoming Being Sued for Unconstitutional Law Violating First and Fourteenth Amendments
A controversial Wyoming law is under legal fire after a broad coalition of environmental, justice and animal rights groups filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday. The law, known as Senate File 12, or the Data Trespass Law, makes it illegal for anyone to collect data on public or private open land with the intention of sharing that data with the state or federal government. … [Read more...]
Food Industry Asks Congress to Act on Climate Change
On Thursday, ten leaders from some of the world’s biggest food companies urged Congress to support a strong global agreement on climate action, in advance of the U.N. climate talks happening in Paris this December. … [Read more...]
Anti-Environment Republicans Defy Some of History’s Well-Known Republican Conservative Leaders
“You’re worried about what man has done and is doing to this magical planet that God gave us, and I share your concern. What is a conservative after all, but one who conserves?” — President Ronald Reagan … [Read more...]
Taliban Takeover of Kunduz May Keep Troops in Afghanistan
The takeover of the Afghan city of Kunduz by Taliban forces was a major setback for Afghanistan’s defense forces, marking the first time that the Taliban was able to take a major city since it was overthrown in 2001. … [Read more...]
Russia and US Conduct Talks After Syria Airstrikes
Concerns were made during the initial talks between the U.S. and Russia to keep their respective military aircraft from coming into contact in the skies, where both countries are now conducting Syria airstrikes. … [Read more...]
Brave Vet Blocks Door from Oregon Gunman, Shot Five Times and Lives
An Army veteran who bravely blocked the door as the Oregon gunman barged into a community college classroom Thursday, then took at least five bullets while pleading that it was his young son's birthday, is recovering - and being hailed as a hero, according to his family. … [Read more...]
European Leaders to Discuss Peace Process in Ukraine
The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France are scheduled to get together for a summit meeting that is aimed at bolstering the peace process in eastern Ukraine. Talks will most likely be overshadowed by Russia’s military action in Syria however. … [Read more...]
Pope Francis’ Meeting with Kim Davis Not a Sentiment of Support
After days of confusion, the Vatican issued a statement clarifying Pope Francis' Sept. 24 encounter with Davis, an Apostolic Christian who has become a focal point in the gay marriage debate in the U.S. In a statement, the Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said Francis met with "several dozen" people at the Vatican's embassy just before leaving Washington for New … [Read more...]
Obama Administration’s Environmental Rules For Fracking Blocked by Judge
The Obama administration’s regulations targeting fracking on public lands suffered a setback Wednesday, when a federal judge issued an injunction against the rules. U.S. District Court of Wyoming Judge Scott Skavdahl ruled Wednesday that, until all lawsuits surrounding the rules are settled, the Interior Department can’t enforce its fracking regulations. … [Read more...]