Tag: climate crisis
Toxic waste ponds dangerously vulnerable to climate change
“They’re just an irresponsible way to store very dangerous waste.”
Painting the world green
How committed is the Biden administration to reshaping U.S. foreign policy to save the planet?
Freaky weather past and present: Is this winter weather the new...
Storm Uri wreaked havoc last month and has left many wondering about how often these storms will happen and why.
Lockdown-size emission cuts are needed every two years to combat climate...
The concern now is whether countries can build on the reductions caused by the pandemic, or if emissions will increase again as economies reopen.
Keep thinking outside the box
Climate change is caused by too much reliance on fossil fuels – and yet the United States continues to rely upon them.
Youth climate activists will not stop fighting their climate case –...
“The 9th Circuit has deprived people in that Circuit the ability to seek a resolution of a real controversy with their government.”
Amazon rainforest will collapse by 2064, new study predicts
“A forest cannot survive if its canopy needs more than 4 years to recover from a yearly [drought] event.”
These are some climate stories that flew under the radar in...
“To put it simply, the state of the planet is broken.”
President-elect Joe Biden appoints his environmental team
“Folks, we're in a crisis. We literally have no time to waste...”
Major US bank promises not to fund Arctic drilling
“Nearly 30 major banks around the world (now including all 6 major U.S. banks!) have concluded that funding new Arctic drilling is far too risky and bad for business.”
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation
Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.