The Earth is Becoming a Plastic Planet
A new study says future geologists will be able to study our era based on the layer of plastic debris collecting worldwide.
An Animal Has Died at SeaWorld Every Month Since November
Thirty-eight orcas and at least 58 belugas have died on SeaWorld’s watch, along with more than a hundred dolphins.
Climate Activist Who Chained Herself to Shell Vessel Argues Necessity Defense
Chiara D'Angelo, who spent three days chained to a Shell vessel last year to protest Arctic oil drilling, says her actions were necessary to prevent climate catastrophe
Feds Created More Regulations in 2015 Than in Any Previous Year
We now live in a society that is ruled by so many laws, no single person can keep track of them all.
Meatless Companies Band Together to Counter the Big Food Lobby
The Plant Based Foods Association is the first trade group to represent the growing sector.
Another Dead Whale Found With Plastic in Its Stomach
Sei whales are in so much danger from being hunted, poisoned by plastic pollution, and being entangled in fishing nets it’s no wonder there are only 12,000 left on the planet.
German Environment Agency Finds Increase of Glyphosate in Urine Since 2001
In 2001 glyphosate was detected in the urine of only 10% of the participants, in 2013 it was present in just under 60% of the test group, and most recently in 2015, it was 40%.
What the Koch Brothers Have to Do With the Flint Water Crisis
The water crisis in Flint is the tragic result of the wrong people in power.
It’s Day 100 of the Worst Environmental Disaster Since the BP Oil Spill
Residents are frustrated by the slow response to the Aliso Canyon gas leak.
NAACP Teams With Low-Income Children’s Program to Help Parents Too
The partnership is aimed at providing families with the economic opportunities they otherwise aren't afforded.