Global Climate Action Falling Far Short, UN Warns Read More »
Climate, SAN NewsThe world’s climate ambitions are facing a stark reality check. According to a recent United Nations report, the collective plans of nations to curb greenhouse gas emissions are falling far short of what is needed to limit global warming and protect the planet. Projections indicate that by 2035, global emissions will only be six percent […]
Global Cooling Startup Raises $60 Million to Test Sun-Reflecting Technology Read More »
Climate, SAN NewsAt Sustainable Action Now, we are constantly monitoring breakthroughs at the intersection of technology, climate solutions, and sustainability. Recently, a global cooling startup made headlines by raising $60 million to test a groundbreaking sun-reflecting technology designed to lower surface temperatures and combat the effects of climate change. This development has sparked both excitement and debate
Trump Targets Atlantic and Pacific Coasts for New Oil Drilling Read More »
Climate, Politics, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing ExtinctionIn a significant policy shift, the Trump administration is moving forward with plans to open nearly all U.S. coastal waters to offshore oil drilling. This proposal, part of the Department of the Interior’s forthcoming five-year offshore leasing plan, aims to auction drilling rights in federal waters off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, including areas previously
In the ever-shifting landscape of U.S. energy policy, few stories illustrate the growing tension between fossil fuel expansion and climate responsibility as sharply as the ongoing rift between Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Trump administration. The former Liberty Energy CEO, once hailed as the perfect embodiment of “energy dominance,” is now facing mounting scrutiny
In a deeply consequential decision, a federal court yesterday dismissed Lighthiser v. Trump — the first constitutional climate lawsuit of its kind brought by young Americans. The ruling acknowledges the grim truth of the climate emergency but refuses to act on it, leaving the next generation of Americans to carry the fight forward into the
Interior Department Cancels Largest Solar Project in North America Read More »
Climate, Politics, SAN NewsIn a startling setback for clean energy and climate progress, the U.S. Department of the Interior has canceled what would have been the largest solar project in North America. The move represents the latest in a series of actions under the Trump administration aimed at slowing or blocking major renewable energy initiatives, raising serious concerns
Ten Years of Justice for Youth in Juliana v. United States Read More »
Climate, Our Youth, Politics, SAN NewsFor over a decade, 21 courageous young people have stood at the forefront of a historic legal battle—Juliana v. United States—fighting for the most fundamental of rights: the right to live, breathe, and grow up in a safe, healthy climate. These youth were just children when they first sued the federal government, challenging decades of
Energy Department Memo Adds “Climate Change” and “Emissions” to Banned Words List Read More »
Climate, SAN NewsThe battle over language is the battle over truth—and in late September 2025, that battle intensified. Reports from multiple outlets, including Politico and NPR, revealed that the Department of Energy (DOE) under the Trump administration circulated internal guidance instructing staff to avoid using certain climate-related terms. Words like “climate change” and “emissions” were singled out,
The Debate Over Using U.S. Weapons-Grade Plutonium for Power Read More »
Climate, SAN NewsRecent reports have reignited one of the most controversial energy debates in decades: whether the United States should repurpose weapons-grade plutonium from its nuclear stockpile to fuel civilian power plants. The proposal, currently under review by the Trump administration, stems from executive orders signed in May 2025 by former President Trump and has already sparked
The confirmation of Michael G. Waltz as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations represents a pivotal turning point in American diplomacy, carrying major implications for climate policy, sustainability initiatives, and anti-corruption reform at the U.N. This appointment, the final piece of the Trump administration’s cabinet, signals a decisive shift in U.S. engagement with international