Saturday, December 21, 2024

Japan Kills 333 Minke Whales Including 200 Pregnant Females

Japan’s Fisheries Agency resumed its whaling program in the Antarctic Ocean despite a landmark 2014 ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

United Kingdom Proposes Soda Tax in Ongoing Fight Against Obesity

It’s a reversal by Prime Minister David Cameron, who previously rejected such a policy.

Oregon Passes Historic Bill to Phase Out Coal and Double Down on Renewables

Commitments like Oregon’s are essential to the global effort to contain and reduce carbon dioxide emissions to levels that can protect the Earth for future generations.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Latest Effort to Block Air Pollution Rule

Twenty states tried to derail the Obama administration’s mercury regulation.

Court OKs the Destruction of Koala Habitat for a Giant Coal Mine

The Chinese-owned project could kill hundreds of the marsupials in one of Australia’s most fertile agricultural regions.

BREAKING: SeaWorld Announces Ends Captive Breading of Killer Whales; Current Generation Will Be Last...

SeaWorld will no longer breed killer whales in captivity and will end their theatrical shows.

The Climate Movement is Stuck in ‘Groundhog Day,’ Here’s How it Can Break Free

Much like Bill Murray, the climate movement will have to learn from its mistakes and refuse to repeat them.

Starbucks Brews Up Food Donation Plan to Stop Hunger in America

Leftover panini and sandwiches at the chain’s stores will be taken to local food banks and pantries.

VICTORY: Fracking Permits Halted in California

There will be no more fracking in California's offshore waters, at least until the U.S. Department of Interior can analyze the impacts of fracking on the environment.

German Environment Agency Finds Increase of Glyphosate in Urine Since 2001

In 2001 glyphosate was detected in the urine of only 10% of the participants, in 2013 it was present in just under 60% of the test group, and most recently in 2015, it was 40%.