Friday, May 3, 2024

Here are 3 climategate myths that have not aged well

In the face of extreme scrutiny catalyzed by Climategate, climate scientists kept on doing what they do best — researching.

Unlike the US, Europe is setting ambitious targets for producing more organic food

The U.S. isn't currently setting the bar high for growing its organic sector. Across the Atlantic, Europe has a much more focused, aggressive strategy.

7 exciting ways researchers study elusive and endangered wildlife

New and developing technologies are helping to push conservation efforts at a critical time.

Restoring our water systems should be top priority for Biden administration

Healthy rivers can no longer be separated into the “nice-to-have” column of environmental progress.

Stink, sulfur and soot: Billionaire Kraft deals an air pollution crisis to South Carolina

Currently, residents are still awaiting a solution to their health and air pollution crisis. As one resident told the EPA, “We are prisoners in our own smelly home.”

We estimate there are up to 14 million tonnes of microplastics on the seafloor....

Knowing how much plastic sinks to the ocean floor is an important addition to our understanding of the plastic pollution crisis.

Climate change lawsuits more than double in 5 years, UN report finds

The increasing number of climate change cases indicates that climate-related lawsuits are becoming an essential component of ensuring climate justice.

Exxon refinery catches fire day after government settles over pollution from other gulf plants

Exxon’s Baton Rouge refinery is adjacent to one of the company’s eight facilities named in a settlement reached with the EPA and the DOJ.

Progressive Briefing for Friday, October 5

Over 300 arrested at Senate offices during #CancelKavanaugh sit in, who talked to the FBI in the Kavanaugh investigation, Virgin Atlantic flies first commercial plane on recycled waste carbon gas and more.

The Paris Pact might save the climate from Trump

Because of their leadership, the climate might be able to withstand what havoc Trump may wreak.