Tag: environment
Analysis: How Exxon is being forced to accept the reality of...
Exxon has a well-established history of misleading the public and investors about the risks of climate change, and is involved in a number of lawsuits from cities and counties over it.
Colombian company uses coffee husks to build low-income housing
Woodpecker, a startup in Bogota, Colombia, uses coffee husks to manufacture lightweight, prefabricated buildings for home and classroom use.
Delaware River Basin Commission votes to ban fracking in historic victory
"Banning fracking in the Delaware River Basin is an historic event."
Pandemic may have left over 250 million people with acute food...
As Black and Latinx families experience disproportionate food insecurity, experts warn of famine in dozens of countries.
US approves of expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary...
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary will now include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing approximately a 104 square mile increase in area.
Climate activists nationwide take ‘polar bear plunge’ to push Congress to...
Congressman Don McEachin (D-Va), Bill Mckibben, and the Rev. Lennox Yearwood lead the kickoff rally—participants plunged into rivers, ponds and backyard pools from coast-to-coast.
Federal judge rules in favor of continued construction of Line 3—a...
“But we will continue to press our case that the Army Corps violated the law and failed to fulfill its responsibilities in granting the permit.”
Air pollution is linked to permanent vision loss, study finds
University College London researchers hypothesized that air pollution might heighten the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Biden signs executive order to protect 30 percent of country’s lands...
The 30x30 goal is said to be part of Biden's larger plan to preserve wildlife and combat global warming.
Restoring our water systems should be top priority for Biden administration
Healthy rivers can no longer be separated into the “nice-to-have” column of environmental progress.
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Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests
The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban
This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.
New study finds $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year globally
The study is a global estimate on food waste at retail and consumer levels and helps to provide "guidance for countries on improving data collection and suggests best practices in moving from measuring to reducing food waste."
A second Trump presidency: A blueprint for unprecedented executive power
Trump articulates a blueprint for an administration that could profoundly reshape the governance and global stance of the United States.
How the Constitution fails to protect the environment
The absence of clear and broad constitutional authority to protect the environment limits the scope of federal environmental law.