Saturday, May 18, 2024

Public ownership of fossil fuels a potential solution to multiple crises, says new report

“This is a really key and important time to ensure those bailouts are not used to extend the lives of these companies, but instead are able to potentially take them into public ownership and then ensure that they aren't shedding worker commitments or community commitments or environmental commitments.”

EPA chief previews a second Trump term: More deregulation, fewer environmental protections

He also used his platform to say the agency would focus less on preventive measures that stop pollution, but concentrate on the cleanup of toxic areas.

IKEA parent company buys Georgia forest with pledges to manage it sustainably

“We are honored to work with Ingka Group and applaud its dedication to preserve and enhance forest quality in the U.S. and Europe.”

Holland’s Wind-Driven Trains and Four Other Hopeful Green Energy Stories for Today (Video)

With Dutch electric trains soon to be powered by wind turbines and Aspen, Colorado becoming the third U.S. city to be net carbon zero, these are just two of the hopeful green energy stories happening in the world today.

Living near a toxic waste site could lower life expectancy by a year, study...

“The long-term effect of the flooding and repetitive exposure has an effect that can transcend generations.”

Mattel launches pilot program to recover and recycle toys with sustainability at the forefront

Mattel PlayBack is a toy "takeback" program that helps support the company's goal to achieve "100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all products and packaging by 2030."

Electric flying taxis could transform air travel by 2024

“If we focus on finding the solutions, this will drive us towards the electrification of flight.”

Koch-funded group, Fueling US Forward, echoes America Rising Squared in misleading attack on electric...

“This makes electric cars toxic. For both people and the planet.”

History shows that stacking federal science advisory committees doesn’t work

Facing these threats, scientists should not disengage from providing the nation with objective analysis and recommendations.

New tobacco filters sprout seeds when littered

“After all, any business that makes only money, we believe, is a bad business.”