The wrong lesson from Trudeau’s fall is that climate action is unpopular
What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action.
The GOP climate push that mostly leaves out climate
House Republicans introduced a new climate agenda that promotes fossil fuels and speculative technologies, while leaving out real emissions reduction targets.
US Interior Secretary provokes Trump administration’s climate related orders
“I believe we have a unique opportunity to make our communities more resilient to climate change and to help lead the transition to a clean energy economy.”
Microplastics accumulate in bodies of shellfish within hours, new study reveals
“Understanding whether plastic particles are absorbed across biological membranes and accumulate within internal organs is critical for assessing the risk these particles pose to both organism and human health."
Plastic is poisoning the soil that grows our food
New research finds agricultural land holds 23 times more microplastics than oceans, with toxic particles infiltrating crops, ecosystems, and human bodies while global regulation lags behind.
US could save tens of thousands of lives and tens of billions of dollars...
Now seems to be exactly the wrong time to ease and eliminate restrictions as some states are doing, especially with several new variants remaining a threat.
Plastic bag bans prove effective in US, reducing usage by billions
Recent reports by environmental nonprofits indicate a substantial decrease in plastic bag usage due to bans implemented in various states and cities.
Legal action against Shell board previews wave of lawsuits against company directors
Individuals are expected to be a growing target of legal action on climate change, with activists, investors, and regulators looking carefully at how companies and their boards disclose and respond to climate risks.
Fossil fuel companies are enlisting police to crack down on protesters
State lawmakers across the country are advancing bills to increase penalties for demonstrators who interfere with 'critical infrastructure,' such as pipelines and gas terminals.
US needs to make reducing marine plastic pollution a priority
“With plastic production growing at a rapid rate, increasing amounts of plastic can be expected to flood our blue planet with devastating consequences.”