Dr. Robert Bullard: Houston’s “unrestrained capitalism” made Harvey “catastrophe waiting to happen”
While the National Hurricane Center is now calling Harvey the biggest rainstorm on record, scientists have been predicting for years that climate change would result in massive storms like Harvey.
New study finds mosquitoes could spread microplastics
A new study concluded that "plastic is contaminating almost every corner of the environment and its ecosystems."
12 farmworkers poisoned by toxic pesticide only one month after EPA denies ban
Chlorpyrifos originates from a nerve gas developed by Nazi Germany.
VICTORY! Appeals court rule EPA cannot delay Obama-era emissions rule
This is a huge victory for environmentalists, who have been working tirelessly against Scott Pruitt and the EPA to ensure Obama-era environmental regulations aren’t undone.
San Diego to become largest U.S. city to run entirely on renewable energy
By 2035, San Diego intends to run on 100% renewable energy. Under the plan, 90% of all waste will be recycled and composted and 50% of all vehicles will be electric.
Australia wildfire coverage is long on koalas, short on causes
Though coverage of the Australian fires was slow to take off, it’s begun to capture more international attention, while highlighting the effects of climate change.
‘Shockingly stupid’: Trump to eliminate NASA climate research
"Chopping off science just to prevent people from talking about climate change won't work."
EPA watered down major fracking study to downplay water contamination risks
EPA scientists are currently revising the study and taking comments from the public and the EPA's Science Advisory Board.
Scientists fear soaring methane levels show climate feedback loop has arrived
Rapidly rising levels of atmospheric methane are "very bad news for humanity and the planet," warned one observer.
Why is a dump for Hurricane Harvey debris next to an African American community?
“It is appalling what is going on in that community."