Pipeline spews raw crude oil in Oklahoma City
The release occurred in a well-populated area, with many houses surrounding the facility.
Scientists launch groundbreaking study on health risks of microplastics in seafood
Studies have already found that sea salt can be rich in plastic and that we likely consume the tiny bits that get embedded in many types of seafood.
Wet wipes ban: UK takes another major step to fight plastic pollution
“As part of our 25-year environment plan we have pledged to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste and that includes single-use products that include plastic such as wet wipes.”
Fossil fuel interests ‘coached’ conservatives to reject climate science in US and Australia, study...
“I think it’s all about vested interests.”
In blow to Monsanto, India’s top court upholds decision that seeds cannot be patented
"The Earth will win. Seed will win, Monsanto will lose."
California set to require solar on most new homes
If approved, the mandate would apply to all houses, condos and apartment buildings up to three stories tall that obtain building permits after Jan. 1, 2020.
Zinke and Sen. Alexander’s plan to save national parks includes pillaging them
Many are against the proposal to extract fossil fuel from public lands and further fuel the climate change crisis.
How Wall Street enabled the fracking ‘revolution’ that’s losing billions
Imagine begging banks to stop loaning you money. And being ignored.
17 states sue EPA over Pruitt’s decision to weaken auto standards
The lawsuit is short and direct – only 122 words, including the names of the 17 states – petitioning the District of Columbia Circuit Court to review EPA’s decision under the Clean Air Act.
Hawaii bans toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos, protects public health
The bill, SB3095, completely bans the use of chlorpyrifos, a highly toxic neurotoxin that causes significant damage to brain development in children.