Saturday, May 17, 2025

Will EPA standards be eliminated wholesale under Lee Zeldin?

More of the same is happening—and worse is anticipated, especially regarding climate change. 

Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in climate grants, dismantling key emissions reduction program

Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in clean energy grants, halting programs aimed at reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy access in under served communities.

Supreme Court rejects lawsuit aimed to block climate change suits against fossil fuel

The Republican effort fell short in stopping Democratic-led states from using their own state courts to sue the fossil fuel industry.

Eurasian beavers set to return to England’s waterways

Once hunted to extinction, the return of the beaver is being called a major boost for conservation since the habitats they create benefit a myriad of other species.

US National Parks saw record attendance in 2024, but staff were told not to...

NPS staff have been told not to share external communications about the record number of visits.

Just 36 companies drove half the world’s climate-altering emissions in 2023: New report

Released today by the Carbon Majors project, the list is dominated by coal, cement, and oil producers.

Supreme Court weakens clean water protections, allowing more raw sewage discharge into US waterways

The ruling blocks the EPA from enforcing broad water quality limits through “end result” permits, which require cities and businesses to ensure discharged water meets pollution standards.

Microplastics found in birds’ lungs in new study

The researchers focused on analyzing potential microplastics in birds, as bird health can provide insights and warnings about potential impacts on the surrounding environment.

Chicago runs on renewable energy to fight against climate change

The city's 411 government-owned buildings run 100 percent on renewable energy transforming the city's energy landscape with large-scale clean energy solutions.

Bees are sentient and may be self-aware

Bees are remarkable creatures, even for the mundane tasks we see them engaged in daily.