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‘Exploring Every Option’: Greenpeace Vows to Fight $345 Million Verdict in Dakota Pipeline Suit

A North Dakota judge last week finalized a $345 million judgment in a lawsuit brought by Energy Transfer over Greenpeace’s role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The group says the verdict could bankrupt it.

Climate Change

Greenpeace activists hold a banner in the centre of Copenhagen, calling passers-by to join the Climate Action Day demonstration ahead of the COP15 climate summit.

Greenpeace activists hold a banner in the centre of Copenhagen, calling passers-by to join the Climate Action Day demonstration ahead of the COP15 climate summit.

Breaking News

‘Needless Cruelty’: Trump’s EPA Weakens Standards Limiting Mercury, Air Toxins From Coal Plants

7 days ago - Policy & Economics

US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Big Oil’s Bid to Toss Climate Lawsuits

7 days ago - Policy & Economics

Paris Court Hears Arguments in Climate Case Against TotalEnergies; Ruling Expected in June

1 week ago - Pollution

Top Stories

People stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and the Water Protectors in San Francisco on December 1, 2016.

People stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and the Water Protectors in San Francisco on December 1, 2016.

Human Rights Lawyers Condemn ‘Deeply Flawed’, ‘Biased’ Greenpeace $660 Million Trial

Climate Change

Smoke from wildfires in Quebec, Canada, blanket New York in a thick, orange haze on June 7, 2023.

Smoke from wildfires in Quebec, Canada, blanket New York in a thick, orange haze on June 7, 2023.

Are Wildfires Coming to the Eastern US?

Climate Change

polar bears; facts about polar bears; international polar bear day

polar bears; facts about polar bears; international polar bear day

Arctic Giants in Peril: The Polar Bear’s Fight Against Climate Change

Biodiversity

Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy.

Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy.

Sports Industry Faces Revenue Decline Due to Climate Impacts, Report Warns

Climate Change

Explainers

The Implications of Rescinding the US Endangerment Finding

Policy & Economics

The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion, Explained

Pollution

Understanding PFAS: Health Concerns, Regulations and Solutions to Tackling the Spread of Forever Chemicals

Policy & Economics

US Climate Policy

Are Wildfires Coming to the Eastern US?

Climate Change

‘Needless Cruelty’: Trump’s EPA Weakens Standards Limiting Mercury, Air Toxins From Coal Plants

Policy & Economics

US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Big Oil’s Bid to Toss Climate Lawsuits

Policy & Economics

Climate Litigation

‘Exploring Every Option’: Greenpeace Vows to Fight $345 Million Verdict in Dakota Pipeline Suit

Climate Change

Human Rights Lawyers Condemn ‘Deeply Flawed’, ‘Biased’ Greenpeace $660 Million Trial

Climate Change

US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Big Oil’s Bid to Toss Climate Lawsuits

Policy & Economics

The Latest

Week in review; climate news January 2026; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in review; climate news January 2026; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

This Week in Climate News (February 2026, Week 4)

Policy & Economics

A group of Asian small-clawed otters.

A group of Asian small-clawed otters.

How Recent Conservation Wins Proved Nature Can Bounce Back

Conservation

A satellite in space.

A satellite in space.

Who Will Pay to Clean Up Space Junk?

Solutions

Coal at Lamma Island’s power station.

Coal at Lamma Island’s power station.

‘Needless Cruelty’: Trump’s EPA Weakens Standards Limiting Mercury, Air Toxins From Coal Plants

Policy & Economics

US supreme court building and US flag.

US supreme court building and US flag.

US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Big Oil’s Bid to Toss Climate Lawsuits

Policy & Economics

Orang-Utan in Sabah.

Orang-Utan in Sabah.

Rebuilding Borneo’s Rainforests: An NGO’s Fight Against Habitat Loss and Fragmentation

Conservation

Latest Opinion Articles

Two hands holding soil

Two hands holding soil

This Movement Is Bridging the Gap Between Soil Science and Collective Action

Conservation

Illegal gold mining in South America leads to deforestation and water pollution

Illegal gold mining in South America leads to deforestation and water pollution

UK Intelligence Services Just Made the Case for Criminalizing Ecocide

Policy & Economics

Houses are nearly submerged due to flooding in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, in 2020; biggest environmental problems of 2026.

Houses are nearly submerged due to flooding in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, in 2020; biggest environmental problems of 2026.

As the US Retreats From Climate Aid, the World’s Most Vulnerable Pay the Price

Policy & Economics

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

The Conservation World Has a Longevity Problem We Rarely Talk About

Conservation

Book Reviews

Book Review ‘We Don’t Have Time for This’ By Brianna Craft.

Book Review ‘We Don’t Have Time for This’ By Brianna Craft.

Review: ‘We Don’t Have Time for This’ By Brianna Craft

Earth.Org interviews Director Raquel Clemente Martins about her new movie ‘Women from the Sea – Azores’.

Earth.Org interviews Director Raquel Clemente Martins about her new movie ‘Women from the Sea – Azores’.

Film Review: ‘Women from the Sea’ By Raquel Clemente Martins

Book Review: ‘The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life’ By Drew Harvell.

Book Review: ‘The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life’ By Drew Harvell.

Review: ‘The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life’ By Drew Harvell

Book Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’ By Alyssa Battistoni.

Book Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’ By Alyssa Battistoni.

Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’ By Alyssa Battistoni

NGO stories

Jack the orangutan at the BORA Rescue Centre in East Borneo, Indonesia.

Jack the orangutan at the BORA Rescue Centre in East Borneo, Indonesia.

Orphaned Baby Orangutan Rescued from Captivity

Conservation

A Wildlife SOS medical care team at the Elephant Hospital massages an injured elephant's back legs in an effort to encourage movement and circulation.

A Wildlife SOS medical care team at the Elephant Hospital massages an injured elephant's back legs in an effort to encourage movement and circulation.

Ancient Healing, Unexpected Patients: The Role of Acupuncture in Elephant Care

Explainers

Traveling as ethically as possible requires choices, and sacrifices.

Traveling as ethically as possible requires choices, and sacrifices.

The Next Generation of Travel: Conscious Exploration

Conservation

Beach clean up with local nonprofit on Christmas Island, Australia

Beach clean up with local nonprofit on Christmas Island, Australia

Sitting on the Sidelines Is No Longer an Option

Oceans

EO Talks

Interviews

plastic bottle manufacturing; polluting products

plastic bottle manufacturing; polluting products

The Blueprint for Success: Prof. Richard Thompson on Tackling Global Plastic Pollution From A Design Perspective

Pollution

Plastic waste on a beach on Lamma Island, Hong Kong, in July 2025.

Plastic waste on a beach on Lamma Island, Hong Kong, in July 2025.

The Blueprint for Success: Prof. Richard Thompson on an Effective Global Plastic Treaty

Pollution

Musicians Jon Batiste and Matthew Whitaker playing piano and melodica for a "Juneteenth celebration + voter registration recital" called "We Are" on June 19, 2020.

Musicians Jon Batiste and Matthew Whitaker playing piano and melodica for a "Juneteenth celebration + voter registration recital" called "We Are" on June 19, 2020.

20 Years On: Jon Batiste’s New Song Urges Climate Action After Hurricane Katrina

Climate Change

Aerial view of Bangalore, India.

Aerial view of Bangalore, India.

Making Cities Self-Sufficient in Their Water Needs: An Interview With Vishwanath Srikantaiah

Solutions

Data Visualization

Spain Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail.

Spain Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail.

What Can Europe Learn From Spain’s High-Speed Rail’s Success at Slashing Transport-Related Emissions?

Solutions

emissions; co2 emissions; carbon emissions; fossil fuels; Targeted Climate Interventions at COP28

emissions; co2 emissions; carbon emissions; fossil fuels; Targeted Climate Interventions at COP28

A Graphical History of Atmospheric CO2 Levels Over Time

Climate Change

Swirly clouds in the Canaries.

Swirly clouds in the Canaries.

Using Computer Simulations to Tackle Climate Change

Solutions

Cracked soil background and texture. Storyblocks

Cracked soil background and texture. Storyblocks

Running Dry: Kazakhstan’s Water Crisis, Explained With Data

Conservation

Endangered Species

A Malayan tapir.

A Malayan tapir.

Endangered Species Spotlight: Malayan Tapir

Sea otters at Moss Landing, California.

Sea otters at Moss Landing, California.

Sea Otter: Endangered Species Spotlight

Acropora cervicornis; staghorn coral

Acropora cervicornis; staghorn coral

Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn Coral): Endangered Species Spotlight

Axolotls

Axolotls

Axolotl: Endangered Species Spotlight

Editor's Pick

Human Rights Lawyers Condemn ‘Deeply Flawed’, ‘Biased’ Greenpeace $660 Million Trial

A jury’s verdict that found environmental campaigning group Greenpeace liable for more than $660 million was “patently biased,” according to a group of independent human rights lawyers.

Climate Change

People stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and the Water Protectors in San Francisco on December 1, 2016.

People stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and the Water Protectors in San Francisco on December 1, 2016.

A group of Asian small-clawed otters.

A group of Asian small-clawed otters.

How Recent Conservation Wins Proved Nature Can Bounce Back

As the Lunar New Year begins, these conservation wins offer renewed hope that biodiversity loss can be reversed.

Conservation

A look over Korea's demilitarized zone (DMZ).

A look over Korea's demilitarized zone (DMZ).

‘A Symbol of Hope’: How the Korean Demilitarized Zone Turned Into a Wildlife Sanctuary

Conservation

Fridays for Future protest in Berlin in 2018

Fridays for Future protest in Berlin in 2018

Media Shied Away From Climate Coverage in 2025 Despite Increased Reader Interest

Climate Change

President Donald Trump in January 2026; One year of Trump.

President Donald Trump in January 2026; One year of Trump.

One Year of Trump: How the US Reversed Climate Progress, at Home and Abroad

Policy & Economics

Protesters and police at an environmental protest in Indonesia.

Protesters and police at an environmental protest in Indonesia.

How Malicious Lawsuits Are Silencing Climate Activists in Indonesia

Policy & Economics

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