Tag: environment
Plastic bags banned in over 100 coastal areas of Chile
This move is a huge milestone and victory for Chile.
Five years after Sandy: The long road home
If Sandy taught us we can rebuild, it also taught us that we must find a better way.
I am a 30-year veteran scientist from the US EPA: I...
As scientists, we must stand up for science and ensure that it is not tossed aside in public policy and decision-making.
Rover pipeline spills water containing gasoline into Michigan Wetlands
Construction has been plagued by numerous environmental violations, including a 2 million gallon drilling fluid spill into an Ohio wetland.
This land is your land
The trial in tiny Cavalier, North Dakota, in remote Pembina County, was heartbreaking.
Why people around the world fear climate change more than Americans...
Some surveys show that Europeans have significantly greater scientific knowledge about the causes of climate change than Americans.
US Secretary of Energy announces support for cost-shared research and development...
Unfortunately, the DOE hopes that the solutions will enable competitive operation of fossil-based power generation infrastructure in a low-carbon future, rather than focusing on clean energy.
DOE proposes outrageous, massive coal and nuclear bailout
If adopted, the proposal would essentially ensure that coal and nuclear plants in regions encompassing most of the country continue to run even where they are too expensive to compete in the energy market.
Trump bashes Puerto Rico mayor and victims of Hurricane Maria
President Trump has pledged federal help to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but a date has not been set to send help and funds.
General Motors to run Ohio, Indiana factories with 100% wind power
“Technology is driving solutions for mobility and safety in our vehicles, as well as the new energy solutions that build them.”
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.