A Former Governor Admitted He Put Economics Ahead of Safety When Approving Fracking Projects
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell admitted his state’s fracking regulations favored economics over environmental safety
Chinese Activists Stop Truck Transporting 300 Dogs to be Slaughtered
A mob of activists prevented 300 dogs from being illegally transported to a slaughterhouse in northeastern China.
New EPA Rules Will Cut Landfills’ Methane Emissions By A Third
The EPA finalized rules that will cut landfills’ methane emissions by a third. The previous regulations were set over 20 years ago.
Oil Spills are Actually Good for Birds, Fish, and the Economy According to the...
“Environmentalists worry that an increase in oil trains could lead to a rise in oil train derailments, but witnesses that testified before the EFSEC on behalf of Vancouver Energy say oil spills might not actually be that bad for the environment.”
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The Unyielding Grip of Fossil Fuels on Global Life
Cities Turning to a Plastic-Free Future
Plastic Free July is asking you to ditch one-time use plastic goods for an entire month.
Arturo the World’s Saddest Polar Bear Dies in Captivity
At least 64 captive animals have died at the Mendoza Zoo in the last 7 months, reportedly due to bacteria outbreaks and overcrowding. Arturo died on Sunday due to a “blood circulation imbalance.”
Coal Dust Responsible for Thousands of Deaths in the E.U.
Not only does burning coal cost companies and governments billions of pounds in disease treatment and lost working days, but it is proven to be the cause of thousands of deaths.
Zero-Waste Markets Hit the U.S.
Several entrepreneurs are dabbling in ways to clean plastics out of the oceans. Introducing zero-waste markets.
Buenos Aires Zoo to Close After 140 Years, Will Be Turned into an Ecopark
The closure of the zoo is one act in a line from the last few years that shows the shift from traditional zoos and animal entertainment into more thoughtful alternatives.