Friday, May 3, 2024

Interactive Maps Show Where Monsanto’s Roundup Is Sprayed in San Francisco and Portland

Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir have published two new interactive maps showing where glyphosate is being sprayed in California’s Bay Area and Portland.

Looking backwards: 2020-1944

Perhaps you’ll recognize the reference in the title to this article to a novel published in 1888.  It was the third most...

The Doubt Machine: documentary explores Koch Brothers’ war on climate science

The Doubt Machine definitely adds some useful personal context and also draws the clear connections from the denial-sphere to the Koch brothers.

Pipeline shutdown prevented 34 million tons of carbon pollution in California

“We need to end offshore drilling, not bring it back to life with another dirty oil pipeline.”

Border Carbon Tax Could Cut Emissions

Major trading countries are urged to make a big contribution to the battle against climate change by introducing a carbon tax on imports.

Department of Agriculture approves first cultivated meat for sale in US

Cultured meat will Initially be used in two restaurants.

Transportation Fairness Alliance revealed: Behind the oil industry’s latest attack on electric cars

This new coalition appears poised to counter policies designed to accelerate the transition away from petroleum-powered transportation.

Pandora announces shift to recycled silver and gold for all jewelry

Switching to recycled metals will help the company avoid 58,000 tons CO2 every year.

Trump administration disbanded marine life and health advisory boards

The White House is currently making moves to eliminate three federal advisory boards that deal with the protection of marine life. 

Study shows how wind and solar power help save American lives, and money

Moving away from fossil fuels, like coal, can save thousands of lives in the U.S., and save us billions of dollars.