Monday, June 17, 2024

New bill would block EPA from regulating greenhouse gases

Trump notoriously campaigned on slashing Obama-era environmental regulations and rolling back the EPA. It seems he is following through.

Trump administration attempting to cut leading climate science agency budget

Deep budget cuts to the NOAA and other climate science agencies could threaten public safety and academic programs.

To save planet, solve twin crises of climate change and species loss together, say...

Some climate solutions can actually harm biodiversity. But there are synergistic solutions that can tackle both issues.

Republican governor against Trump’s offshore oil plans

With South Carolina’s economy dependent on coastal business, such as fishing and tourism, any damage to the coast could have a major impact on the state.

Sobering 2018 national climate change report is leaked to the NY Times

Government climate scientists take action.

EPA considers spraying bee-killing pesticide despite scientific evidence showing massive harm

Why isn't the EPA considering restricting these products instead of expanding their use?

‘Shame on you’: Indigenous campaigners demand JPMorgan end fossil fuel finance

The major American bank is helping fund the Coastal Gaslink pipeline, which threatens First Nation lands in Canada.

Climate crisis is speeding the water cycle, satellite data reveals

“This higher amount of water circulating in the atmosphere could also explain the increase in rainfall that is being detected in some polar areas, where the fact that it is raining instead of snowing is speeding up the melting."

Miami bans the use of glyphosate in a step to improve water quality

Miami now joins Miami Beach and Stuart, two cities in Florida who have also banned glyphosate.