Tag: environment
Climate change isn’t just making cyclones worse, it’s making the floods...
Amphan Mark II need not be as destructive as we’ve projected if the world’s governments act now to meet Paris agreement climate goals.
Global warning: Earth has 50 percent chance of exceeding 1.5 degrees...
There is also a 93 percent chance that by 2026 the record set in 2016 for the hottest year ever recorded will be surpassed.
Florida approves extension of field trial of GE mosquitoes despite concerns
But scientists, environmental groups and public health experts warned that the Florida Department of Agriculture's (FDAC) approval for Oxitec's continued field trial came despite major health and ecosystem concerns.
Up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded by humans,...
“In a world of profligate consumerism, global supply chains, and a growing population, land resources—our soil, water, and biodiversity – are rapidly being depleted."
Why we need slow solutions to solve our water problems
A new book explains why “Slow Water” projects can help us tackle our climate, water and biodiversity crises.
Unclear federal law allows logging, farming and mining to threaten America’s...
No version of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), part of the Clean Water Act, adequately protects the nation’s natural areas.
Six ways to talk about extinction
It's become more important than ever to talk about the crisis.
California puts forth plan to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles...
The plan would mandate that 35 percent of new cars sold in California be either battery- or hydrogen-powered by 2026, which would push the state towards its goal.
6 things to know about the IPCC climate solutions science report
We need to make sure this report is not shelved. It needs to be talked about in every corner of the world, and most importantly—acted on.
NY leaders commit to nation’s first fully zero-emission school bus fleet
"These pollution-free buses will give kids the safe ride to school that they deserve."
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Trump’s IgNobel Peace Prize
As if these six victories are not enough, stay tuned for new peace treaties that will end the Wars on Science, Education, Rational Thought, a Free Press, and "the big one"!—Habeas Corpus.
America the FUBAR
After all, the few can do little without the consent of the many. It’s up to the many (that’s us!) to reclaim and restore America.
FCC faces backlash over push to lift media ownership limits amid threats to local...
Press freedom and civil liberties groups warn that loosening media consolidation rules would further erode independent news, local coverage, and democratic accountability.
Journalists demand access to Gaza as Israel begins full conquest and press blackout deepens
More than 600 journalists call the press restrictions in Gaza “the worst blackout in modern conflict” as Israel moves forward with plans to fully occupy the strip and restricts independent coverage of its escalating war.
ICE recruitment campaign offers student loan forgiveness and bonuses as Trump ramps up deportation...
Critics warn Trump is weaponizing student debt to undermine dissent and push ideological loyalty through immigration enforcement