Dutch city becomes first to ban advertisements for meat in public spaces
The new ban will not allow meat advertisements on buses, shelters or screen in any of Haarlem's public spaces.
Climate change leaves flood maps outdated, FEMA says
“[W]e have to start thinking about what the threats are going to be in the future as a result of climate change, so they can put the mitigation measures in place.”
EPA names PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances
"[The] EPA must urgently follow up this rule with strong science-based and equitable actions to regulate PFAS as a class."
Fossil Fuel subsidies nearly doubled in major economies between 2020 and 2021
“Fossil fuel subsidies are a roadblock to a more sustainable future, but the difficulty that governments face in removing them is underscored at times of high and volatile fuel prices,”
Greenland ice melt will raise global sea levels at least 10 inches, scientists conclude
The scientists worry severe melting events, like the melting seen in 2012, could push eventual sea level rise closer to 30 inches.
Amazon announces plan to adopt green hydrogen to decarbonize operations
Amazon signed an agreement with Plug Power to "supply 10,950 tons per year of green hydrogen," which will replace grey hydrogen, diesel and other fossil fuels.
EPA proposes regulating two common ‘forever chemicals’ under superfund law
“We applaud EPA’s action to address the PFAS crisis plaguing communities across the country. It is an important first step that will hold polluters accountable and start cleaning up contaminated sites.”
Climate change: endless words, where’s the action?
There is virtually no time left, many believe we are already too late to do much to arrest climate change and the...
California Air Resources Board passes Advanced Clean Cars II rule to electrify transportation sector
The rule will transition California's transportation sector to 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035.
Will 2022 mark the turning point in the climate crisis?
This year the international community might finally be getting serious about climate change.