Saturday, August 29, 2026

The railroad industry loved modern brakes and safety, until they didn’t

Science and data shows that ECP brakes help prevent rail accidents like the recent one in Ohio.

Air pollution shortens human life by one year, on average

"Indeed, the near- and long-term health benefits of cleaner and more efficient energy use are one of the best co-benefits of tackling climate change, as we will lead healthier and longer lives."

Judge in second Roundup cancer trial worked for firm that defended Monsanto

This week’s closing arguments followed a recent favorable ruling for the plaintiff – this despite new revelations about Chhabria’s past ties to Monsanto.
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Indigenous communities on the frontline as two climate change-fueled hurricanes slam Central America

“It’s caused a lot of damages to the most vulnerable peoples, which tends to be Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants and Black communities all across Central America.”

Climate deniers boost pro-Trump efforts to cast doubt on US election

“This is definitely not just organic, up-from-the-grassroots disinformation.”

5 things to know about the fate of wild salmon

Historical pressures combined with new threats from climate change have pushed more than a dozen species close to extinction.

Nearly every child on Earth now faces fossil-fueled climate danger

A new UNICEF report finds that nearly every child worldwide is exposed to at least one climate hazard, while nearly half are already living with three or more overlapping threats to health, education, water, housing, and survival.

More than half a million people exposed to flaring, increased health risks, says UCLA...

Roughly 530,000 people live within three miles of an oil and gas flare.

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.

Ireland puts a halt on future fossil fuel exploration

Climate Energy Bill is the newest legislature passed by the Irish government to protect the environment and effects of climate change.