Monday, October 5, 2026

5 ways climate change will affect plants and animals

Warming temperatures, stronger storms and rising seas present a cascade of challenges that researchers are racing to understand.

18 dead, more than 900 rescued as Florence floods the Carolinas

"The storm has never been more dangerous than it is right now."

Scotland generates enough wind energy to power itself twice

“These are amazing figures, Scotland’s wind energy revolution is clearly continuing to power ahead.”

Fees on electric cars, inspired by Koch Network, are unfairly penalizing drivers, says consumer...

Drivers of electric cars are being unfairly punished by punitive fees in several states, according to a newly published analysis by Consumer Reports....

Wildlife trafficking: 10 things everyone needs to know

These crimes threaten tens of thousands of species around the world, causing extinctions, hurting people and spreading disease.

‘Disappointing’ decision from Norway’s Supreme Court in climate lawsuit challenging Arctic offshore oil licenses

“The Court has let the government off the hook at this time, but leaves the door open for an assessment on climate impacts, including emissions after export, at the later production stage."
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Exxon exposed: Greenpeace tricks top lobbyists into naming senators they use to block climate...

“The reality is that almost nothing has changed in the Exxon playbook.”

Wastewater pollution: EPA moves to undo Trump’s weakening of coal plant requirements

Despite the change, the Biden administration said it does not plan to immediately reinstate the stricter requirements that were in effect before the rollback.

From pollution to performance wear: Fair-trade clothes made from 100% ocean plastic

“My motto is: there’s already so much plastic out there, why are we making more? There’s so much we can be pulling from. It’s already a resource; we just have to get it.”

Ecological citizenship and the United Nations sustainability development goals agenda

Reduction of inequalities and environmental protection  and responsibility must also be interconnected for the well-being of individuals and societies.