Biden-Harris administration’s bold plan to phase out single-use plastics across federal agencies
The Biden-Harris administration has announced significant commitments to eliminate single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035, with interim goals set for 2027, marking a crucial step in tackling the plastic pollution crisis.
Noise Pollution May Be Harming the World’s Most Endangered Killer Whales
A new study shows that the din from large ships matches the frequencies used by Pacific Northwest orcas to find food and communicate with one another.
Whistle-blower reveals flawed construction at North Dakota gas plants where massive spill was downplayed
Two North Dakota gas processing plants in the heart of the Bakken oil fields have shown signs of an eroded safety culture...
Saving the vaquita: New promises and new threats
Six months: That’s how much time Mexico now has to report on its progress to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise (Phocoena...
A new generation of Black farmers is returning to the land
They are working to repair harm inflicted over the past 400 years, with an eye toward reparations.
A Former Governor Admitted He Put Economics Ahead of Safety When Approving Fracking Projects
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell admitted his state’s fracking regulations favored economics over environmental safety
France Bans Plastic Silverware, Plates and Cups
France has become the first country to ban the use of single-use plastic kitchenware by 2020.
New Jersey to become first U.S. state to ban declawing of cats
The procedure is considered to be physically and mentally painful for cats, which is why it might soon be banned in New Jersey.
Wisconsin Climate Change Gag Order Part of Broader Industry-Tied Attacks on Science
Wisconsin’s Board of Commissioners of Public Lands has banned employees from working on anything concerning climate change or global warming. Money was the main influence, unfortunately, so trying to fight this is going to be a challenge. But activists should not give up the fight.
Kids climate lawsuit heads to trial, judge denies Trump administration’s appeal
Juliana v. United States was brought by 21 young plaintiffs who argue that their constitutional and public trust rights are being violated by the government's creation of climate danger.