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."
French oil company Total ‘knew about global warming impact in 1971’, study finds
“Total is fully aware of the fact that each of its activities can generate pollution that may affect the equilibrium of nature.”
Energy Transfer continued work after telling investors Mariner East Pipeline was completed
Documents show the company continued “tie ins” for the pipeline project after a February 16 earnings call announcement, and photographs and videos showed pipeline work underway into March.
On track for extinction: Can humanity survive?
Unless we include addressing this dysfunctional individual and collective psychological state in our strategy to avert human extinction, we will ultimately fail and extinction will indeed be our fate.
Climate explained: why some people still think climate change isn’t real
Even people who accept the science of climate change sometimes resist it because it clashes with their personal projects.
Environmental groups sue to block ‘unconstitutional’ new law allowing fracking in Ohio state parks
“This is a clear example of the Ohio legislature ignoring constitutional requirements that are in place to ensure Ohio citizens can participate in the legislative process."
How did the pandemic affect ocean conservation?
Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.
Half of Earth’s glaciers could melt with 1.5°C of warming, NASA study finds
“We are not trying to frame this as a negative look at the loss of these glaciers, but instead how we have the ability to make a difference.”
How USDA climate change denial threatens the South
Simply put, the South cannot afford for the USDA to ignore climate change.
Seattle just divested billions from Wells Fargo over Dakota Access pipeline
Minneapolis and others are ready to follow.