Bearing the burden of climate change and extinction
Knowing what we’re going through weighs heavily on us, but there are ways to express and alleviate that pain.
Toxic chemicals found in rainwater and drinking water throughout the US
"When your water is polluted with toxic PFAS, it's not much comfort to know who is polluting it."
COP25 was a failure, but activists’ collective organizing at the talks was unprecedented
Indigenous leaders and environmentalists blasted the United Nations for marginalizing civil society groups over two weeks of negotiations at the climate summit, while welcoming polluters.
U.S. Forest Service allows mining company to write its own environmental report, docs show
Documents show the U.S. Forest Service allowing a mining company to write it's own environmental report which has the purpose of examining the potential effect the open-pit mines would have on salmon
Eight states and DC commit to electrifying trucks and buses to reduce carbon footprint,...
"Zero-emission trucks and buses are better for the environment and health, while reducing fueling and maintenance costs."
Water waste must stop
The whole wastewater system is contributing to climate change.
Greta Thunberg slams COP25, says response to climate crisis is ‘clever accounting and creative...
“I still believe that the biggest danger is not inaction. The real danger is when politicians and CEOs are making it look like real action is happening when in fact almost nothing is being done apart from clever accounting and creative PR."
Demand for water is rising; study shows drinking water at risk from climate change
"Immediate action is required to safeguard the future of the world’s most important and vulnerable water towers."
Renewables are gaining traction, but we need to be able to store the energy
Investing in grid infrastructure would enable utilities to incorporate modern technology, making the grid more resilient and flexible.
Small steps against climate change
Let’s start thinking about ways such as this to stop necessary waste.