8 billion people: Four ways climate change and population growth combine to threaten public...
Of the multitude of climate-related adverse health effects, there are four great public health concerns for a growing population.
German Environment Agency Finds Increase of Glyphosate in Urine Since 2001
In 2001 glyphosate was detected in the urine of only 10% of the participants, in 2013 it was present in just under 60% of the test group, and most recently in 2015, it was 40%.
Trump’s EPA finalizes rollback of methane emissions rules
“This damaging new rule won't save fossil fuel corporations, it won't bring the U.S. closer to energy independence, and it won't protect people from dangerous air pollution.”
Fur seal populations in California increase after near extinction
The population has grown rapidly, and in 2024, biologists recorded 2,133 fur seals, including 1,276 pups.
‘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.
Orca Theatrical Shows and Breeding Banned in California
California has just become the first state to ban orca breeding and orca entertainment shows.
Water protectors take action to keep pipeline out of black and indigenous communities
An encampment of protesters in Louisiana is resisting the crude oil industry, whose environmental disasters disproportionately affect the poor and people of color.
Banks pour $2 billion more into Amazon oil and gas as COP30 nears
Stand.earth finds financing surges since 2024 while Brazil’s Petrobras pushes new drilling at the mouth of the Amazon River ahead of COP30 in Belém.
Plastic bags banned in over 100 coastal areas of Chile
This move is a huge milestone and victory for Chile.
BREAKING: Thousands Of Gallons Of Crude Oil Have Spilled From A Southern California Pipeline
A pipeline in southern California has spilled 700 barrels of crude oil as of Thursday morning.