Automakers show ‘concerning’ lack of engagement on human rights and climate, analyses reveal
The analysis of 30 car companies found the auto sector to be the worst performing corporate sector ever assessed by World Benchmarking Alliance's human rights benchmark.
Germany bans meat at all official functions to combat climate change
Because animal agriculture is responsible for a large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, Germany’s Federal Minister for the Environment recently banned meat from being served at official functions.
The U.S. has one inspector for every 5,000 miles of pipeline – or twice...
If U.S. president Donald Trump’s plans to complete both the long-disputed Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines come to fruition, they would add 327 miles and 1,172 miles, respectively, to that burden.
Nonprofit groups sue Monsanto over deceptive Roundup labeling
The groups are asking for equitable relief on behalf of the general public.
Did BP Get Off Cheaply? Antonia Juhasz on $18.7B Gulf Oil Spill Settlement
Compared to the destruction and harm BP caused in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, their settlement is very minimal, but at least they will have to pay for this spill. Let’s hope the government sticks to their guns and makes sure this settlement is passed.
Here’s one more good reason not to launch a nuclear war
“Even a conflict that doesn’t involve the United States can impact us and people around the world.”
Why is a dump for Hurricane Harvey debris next to an African American community?
“It is appalling what is going on in that community."
US needs to make reducing marine plastic pollution a priority
“With plastic production growing at a rapid rate, increasing amounts of plastic can be expected to flood our blue planet with devastating consequences.”
Plastic overload: China bans overseas plastic scraps from US and around world
Now there is an overload of America's waste inside storage facilities nationwide.
Major companies announce their commitment to eliminate single-use plastic
Major brands such as SeaWorld Parks, American Express, Royal Caribbean, IKEA, A&W Canada and Burger King U.K. have all announced their effort to eliminate items like plastic drinking straws, stirrers, lids and bags.