Saturday, April 5, 2025

Newly launched scorecard tool ranks food packaging for sustainability and safety

The goal of the project is to help businesses and consumers make informed decisions that reduce their environmental impact while also protecting human health.

Why more environmental justice organizations must join the call for a militarism-free future

An open letter initiated by CODEPINK urges the world to take the arduous baby step of recognizing the deadly intersection of war and environmental destruction.

More than 1,900 scientists warn that US science is ‘being annihilated’ under Trump

The administration’s attack on scientific institutions in the United States has included cancellations of federal grants to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions; the firing of NASA, NOAA and other government employees; investigations and threats to private universities; resignations; and censorship.

Honey bee colony decline to impact agriculture production in 2025

Commercial honey bee colony losses are projected to reach between 60 and 70 percent up from 40 and 50 percent in the past decade.

Coca-Cola’s plastic waste polluting oceans projected to reach 1.3 billion pounds per year by...

Coca-Cola’s World With Waste projects that the company’s plastic use will be more than 9.1 billion pounds annually by 2030 if its practices do not change.

OECD: Fighting climate change will boost global GDP—failing to act will devastate economies

Tackling the climate crisis will boost economic growth, while inaction could lead to ‘permanent recession’.

Kenya Court of Appeal blocks government’s import of GMOs

A case was brought against the government challenging its decision to lift the GMO ban it had in place in October 2022.

Melting glaciers threaten food and water supply for 2 billion people

Rapid glacier melt threatens global water security, agriculture, and climate stability, putting billions at risk, warns the United Nations.

Juliana v. US: Supreme Court decision brings 10-year climate case to an end

"Our Children's Trust remains committed to working with young people to hold their government accountable and we will see the federal government back in federal court very soon."

Judge blocks Trump EPA from clawing back $14 billion in climate grants

Judge Chutkan said the government’s “vague and unsubstantiated assertions of fraud are insufficient.”