In a dangerous and largely unreported oil spill,  a pipeline in Saskatchewan, Canada has leaked oil onto the native land of the Ocean Man First Nation. With about 200,000 liters (52,800 lbs.) spilled, this latest breakage is reminiscent of the July 2016 leak that shut down drinking water near the same area. Unlike July’s incident, the breach on Ocean Man First Nation has thankfully not yet impacted any homes. However, the spill has reached burial grounds and agricultural land within the community. The broken pipeline was first noticed by a resident of the Ocean Man First Nation. The aroma of...

The civil rights action group known as the Earth Guardians, or “Climate Kids,” have received a response from the United States Government after filing a suit claiming the country has failed to address climate change even though they fully understand its severity. In response to the Climate Kids, the Obama administration admitted to several of their claims. Background In 2015, twenty-one plaintiffs ages 9-20 put forth a lawsuit to address the government’s lack of action in the climate crisis. The defendants included President Obama, the fossil fuel industry, and various federal agencies, including the EPA. The claim, led by...