Tag: pollution

The Trump administration has been attacking the Clean Water Act and the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule since coming into power.

The long-term effects of breathing this cocktail are unknown.

"We're seeing EPA trying to cut science out of the process."

In the U.S. specifically, a total of 70 cleanups determined that Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola were the worst corporate plastic polluters, in that order.

Ten out of the world's 19 killer whale populations were rapidly dwindling, the study found.

Water itself now poses a risk to the already failing financial model of the American fracking industry, and that is something the industry won’t be able to ignore.

"Indeed, the near- and long-term health benefits of cleaner and more efficient energy use are one of the best co-benefits of tackling climate change, as we will lead healthier and longer lives."

According to recent estimates, over 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans every year.

1.6 billion tons of food worth around $1.2 trillion are lost or wasted every year and the problem is only getting worse.

The decision came after a federal appeals court sided with green groups that sought to block the "irresponsible and dangerous" policy.