Saturday, October 10, 2026

Study reveals plastic pollution and global heating entwined in destructive cycle

The comprehensive study sheds light on the mutually reinforcing relationship that contributes to the degradation of materials and the leaching of harmful chemicals into the biosphere.

Burning down the house

Doesn’t idiocy ever take a vacation? As August wound down, the populist troika of Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, and...

Trump’s EPA to roll back Obama-era clean water regulations

Today the Trump administration is expected to repeal an Obama-era clean water regulation that had limited the amount of pollution and chemicals...

US National Parks saw record attendance in 2024, but staff were told not to...

NPS staff have been told not to share external communications about the record number of visits.

The Doubt Machine: documentary explores Koch Brothers’ war on climate science

The Doubt Machine definitely adds some useful personal context and also draws the clear connections from the denial-sphere to the Koch brothers.

Hundreds of water protectors injured after riot police fire water cannons and rubber bullets

National Lawyers Guild legal observers witnessed multiple injuries, including people being knocked unconscious and bleeding after being hit by rubber bullets.

Climate crisis: World experiences hottest November on record in 2020

“All policymakers who prioritize mitigating climate risks should see these records as alarm bells.”

Virginia governor takes action on single-use plastics

“This is a significant environmental justice issue, and the less waste we produce, the fewer landfills we will need.”

Enough! Trump has abdicated on climate – now it’s up to us

I’ll start with myself. And every time I give up something to reduce carbon emissions, I’ll smile and think of President Trump.

‘We have the Power’ finds US has resources and technology to shift away...

The study confirmed the U.S. has enough wind and solar resources to meet the country's energy needs.