Ships are dumping oil up to 3,000x per year in Europe’s waters, investigation finds
“Whether it is a lack of resources by relevant national authorities, or flaws in EMSA’s accountability system, bilge dumping remains an uncomfortable and toxic reality in our oceans.”
In world-historic first, microplastics detected in human blood
"We've choked this planet with plastic, from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans—and we've no idea at all about costs for public health," said a British lawmaker.
The oil and gas industry is using the war in Ukraine to profit and...
Activists warn that calls for energy independence are just “peace washing” the fossil fuels that enabled this conflict.
Shell reconsiders exploring Cambo oilfield in the UK
With a surge in oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine, Shell is said to still be invested in the controversial oilfield project.
Ukrainian conservation organizations shift missions to humanitarian support
Environmental groups fight Russia’s invasion by hosting refugees, delivering medical supplies and using drones to document war crimes.
Climate change increasing pandemics
Now is the time to address climate change for the health of society.
‘Addiction to fossil fuels is mutually assured destruction,’ warns UN chief
"Instead of hitting the brakes on the decarbonization of the global economy" amid Russia's war on Ukraine, "now is the time to put the pedal to the metal towards a renewable energy future," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Warmer, drier spring to bring worsening drought to US, NOAA report predicts
Likely worsening conditions in many of the areas already experiencing drought could lead to additional heatwaves.
Decades of lobbying weakened Americans’ gas mileage and turbocharged pain at the pump
The oil and automotive industries, as well as the Koch network, undercut efforts to make today’s fleet of vehicles more efficient and less reliant on fossil fuels.
Phthalate exposure linked to increased risk of childhood cancer, study finds
The data also shows a nearly three-fold higher rate of osteosarcoma (a bone cancer) and a two-fold higher rate of lymphoma (a blood cancer).