How an old law is helping fight new plastic problems
New legislative efforts to ban plastics are important, but a recent court ruling in Texas reminds us that enforcing existing laws is a crucial part of the plastics fight.
EPA Finalizes Methane Rule for New Oil and Gas Operations
A new EPA rule limits methane emissions from new oil and gas infrastructure and requires operators to submit to semi-annual or quarterly monitoring, depending on the type of operation.
How to raise climate-resilient kids
In the face of climate change, children need positive stress as well as compassion to maintain mental health and inform their responses.
Are TV Networks the Last Bastion of Climate Denial?
"If the TV networks don’t start making these links between climate change and extreme weather events, they will be one of the last bastions of climate denial."
A new Earth Day
So, Happy Earth Day. If we actually mean it, we will elect representatives who will force the military to clean it all up.
Climate crisis gets 10 minutes at VP debate
The first question about the climate crisis came about 40 minutes into the debate when moderator Susan Page turned to Pence and brought up the record number of hurricanes and wildfires in 2020.
EPA approves use of herbicides linked to cancer and crop cross contamination
Dicamba, the main ingredient in the three herbicides, is "highly volatile and can easily drift onto unprotected neighboring fields from fields of crops genetically engineered to withstand it."
‘It’s a big one’: Latest pipeline spill in Iowa leaks 140,000 gallons of diesel
The spill will mark the largest U.S. diesel spill since 2010.
Trump’s EPA pick slapped with lawsuit as hundreds demand the Senate reject his nomination
Pruitt has a history of suing the EPA, is a strong supporter of federalism and has made no move to address pollution or environmental justice for his home state.
Trump channels Nero
Our descendants will thank us and curse the greedy grabber polluters.