Tag: pollution
EPA, national clean energy progression over nearly 50 years
Each renewable investment and green energy company initiative represents a milestone in the journey to a cleaner environment.
In California’s Imperial Valley, residents aren’t waiting for government to track...
For marginalized communities along the California-Mexico border, projects to gather and share scientific reports are crucial to holding agencies accountable.
Support stronger air pollution standards
Tighter standards for air pollution could save lives.
Stephen Hawking: We must find another planet to live on
“Six years ago I was warning about pollution and overcrowding, they have gotten worse since then,” Hawking said.
The Great Barrier Reef and the Real Danger to the World’s...
The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on Earth, is on its death bed and will be lucky to survive just another 5 years. The culprit? It’s not what you think.
France Bans Plastic Silverware, Plates and Cups
France has become the first country to ban the use of single-use plastic kitchenware by 2020.
Teens Discover Seed That Naturally Cleanses Polluted Water
The seeds of this tree can filter contaminated water, remove impurities and even make water drinkable again.
Cities Turning to a Plastic-Free Future
Plastic Free July is asking you to ditch one-time use plastic goods for an entire month.
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.
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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’
Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.
Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget
Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.
Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...
Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...
Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.