Chevron refinery dumps oil into San Francisco Bay
“It is unacceptable to have this happen in our community. It causes harm to people’s health. It causes harm to bird life, wildlife and marine life.”
New York to require public power provider to source 100% clean electricity by 2030
The move boosts renewable energy and could give the public more control over their energy.
Migrating freshwater fish populations have declined 81% since 1970, report finds
On average, the index of 1,864 monitored populations of 284 migratory freshwater fish species from around the world revealed an 81% decline since 1970, leading to an average 3.3% decline per year.
30 Million Gallons Under the Sea: Five Years After BP Disaster, New Drilling Okayed...
While there is an ongoing impact of the 2010 oil spill, drilling has resumed near the site of the explosion that caused the worst industrial environmental disaster in U.S. history. Doesn't anyone remember the devastation?
US voters increasingly concerned about climate crisis
"Climate has taken over as an issue on its own. People are finally understanding that we have a truly existential crisis on our hands."
Black Louisianans grapple with a climate change-denying governor-elect
Black activists fear that Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry may stifle the state’s much-needed climate adaptation efforts as they seek to protect their quickly disappearing homes.
Biden administration invests in ports to strengthen American supply chains
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced an investment of more than $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects under the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
7 environmental takeaways from the 2020 election season
There were several big-picture environmental takeaways from the election season.
Air conditioning
Shaping the twentieth century, baking the twenty-first century.
How the built environment is damaging children’s connection to nature
Profit-driven urban development has disconnected us—particularly children—from the wilderness. The effects are unhealthy.