Microbes are evolving to digest plastic, study finds
The study notes that the type and amount of enzymes correlates with location-specific pollution trends, showing just how ever-growing plastic pollution is causing these organisms to evolve.
Military vs climate spending: A moral catastrophe in three pictures
We’re condemning millions with our choices.
Most Americans support phasing out fossil fuels. Isn’t that worth a headline?
Polls aren’t always trustworthy. But to the extent that they reveal public opinions, this one shows large majorities of Americans want serious governmental action on climate change.
Norway bans deforestation, continues it commitment to protect other country’s forests
“Other countries should follow Norway's leadership, and adopt similar zero deforestation commitments."
Light pollution linked to nearly 50% decline in insect populations
“If insects are in trouble — as we believe they are, and have evidence to support that — perhaps we should be doing all we can to reduce these negative influences.”
Trader Joe’s announces plans to phaseout plastic waste after Greenpeace petition circulates
"The only way we are going to tackle this crisis is by pressuring corporations and governments to move away from throwaway plastics for good, and toward systems of reuse."
Renewable energy storage system to provide energy to Californians during peak demand periods
The Nova Battery Bank will help California manage peak electricity demand more efficiently by storing excess energy generated during periods of low demand and then releasing it during peak demand times.
Ohio sues pipeline companies over pollution, residential construction
Rover Pipeline has racked up more "noncompliance incidents" than any other interstate gas pipeline.
Weakened Chinese law against endangered rhinos and tigers has animal rights activists worried
While China's reversal of a 25-year-old law came as a shock to many, other animal rights activists saw it coming due to the growing number of tiger farms in the country.
The Standing Rock victory you didn’t hear about
The day 40 to 50 Native water protectors kept 250 militarized police from attacking camp.