Friday, April 19, 2024

Use of disinfectants has soared, sparking new examination of ingredients

One family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns.

As extreme weather events increase, what are the risks to wildlife?

Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.

US approves of expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in Gulf of...

The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary will now include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing approximately a 104 square mile increase in area.

US officially rejoins Paris agreement

This is considered a symbolic and important step toward the aggressive action required to stem the tide of climate change.

Texas power crisis: Three causes, what we can learn

A power crisis in Texas caused by severe winter weather exposed the need for a climate-resilient system.

Youth climate activists will not stop fighting their climate case – even after 9th...

“The 9th Circuit has deprived people in that Circuit the ability to seek a resolution of a real controversy with their government.”

Environmental groups fight back against Alberta’s ‘anti-energy’ inquiry

“A majority sees the writing on the wall with climate change and know they have to transition.”

New bill seeks to ban fracking in California

“Communities that are already struggling with health outcomes — we’re allowing them to be poisoned, and that's just not OK.”

Bayer and US officials pressure Mexico to overturn glyphosate ban

“Will they continue the pattern of doing the bidding of global biotech/seed firms like Monsanto? Or, will the USTR respect other countries’ rights to protect the environment and indigenous crops?”

Winter storm leaves Texans in the cold and dark, sparking political debate on renewable...

“Misinformation and whataboutism to score lazy political points as a humanitarian emergency unfolds are not.”