Major UK supermarket chain gets rid of plastic bags in produce and bakery sections
“We are absolutely committed to reducing unnecessary plastic packaging in Sainsbury’s stores."
Colorado River water shortage declared for first time in history
Another bleak indicator of the magnitude of the drought across the West made worse by climate change.
Biotech corporation withdraws permit for mass release of GE mosquitoes
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced the withdrawal of the permit that would have released billions of genetically engineered mosquitos throughout agriculture communities across the state.
New study finds $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year globally
The study is a global estimate on food waste at retail and consumer levels and helps to provide "guidance for countries on improving data collection and suggests best practices in moving from measuring to reducing food waste."
Prosecutor sought funding from oil giant Enbridge to jail line 3 water protectors: report
With Canadian oil giant Enbridge pouring more than $4 million into a fund that was used by the law enforcement agencies which...
Video: The climate movement’s State of the Union
"The issue in front of us is not a scientific debate. It has everything to do political will."
Thailand places a ban on coral damaging sunscreens in marine national parks
“As 80% to 90% of tourists visiting marine national parks on package tours usually go diving, marine national park staff will ask tour operators to explain to visitors the ban ahead of their visits.”
The future of industrial hemp and biofuels
Hemp is a low-cost alternative to a variety of products, and when you add that introducing would go a long way to reducing climate change, there is no question that we should be using it.
#ProtectTheInlet: Massive protest in BC as thousands march to stop Kinder Morgan Pipeline
"In our opposition to Kinder Morgan, we are many people paddling in the same direction."
Pipeline leaks thousands of gallons of crude oil onto Oklahoma farmland
Plains All American Pipeline has been behind at least 25 pipeline incidents in the state of Oklahoma since 2004, with more than half of them due to corrosion.