$20 Billion Pension Fund Divests From Oil Companies For Contributing To Climate Change
A pension fund with $20 billion in holdings says it will sell its stake in major oil companies worldwide because their business models are in direct conflict with the goals set forth in the Paris climate agreement. According to EcoWatch, MP Pension, which is headquartered in Denmark, is immediately divesting from its investments in 10 […]
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Greta Thunberg Says ‘Haters’ Who Attack Her For Her Asperger’s Diagnosis Have ‘Nowhere Left To Go’
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is responding to right-wing criticism of her being on the autism spectrum by reminding those attacking her that they’re the ones who are jealous of what she calls her “superpower.” The Guardian reports: “Greta Thunberg has spoken about her Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis after she was criticized over the condition, saying it […]
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Non-Partisan Group Forming ‘Army Of Environmental Super Voters’ Expands To More States
Nathaniel Stinnett doesn’t think small when it comes to the environment, and he proved that in 2017 when he said he was going to build an “army of environmental super voters” that would rival the National Rifle Association (NRA) and help elect candidates who share his commitment to the planet. HuffPost reports that Stinnett’s Environmental […]
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Recyclable And Reusable Aluminum Cup Challenges Red Solo Cups For Supremacy
Those plastic red Solo cups that litter our world is about to get a serious competitor after Ball Corporation announced the production of a new aluminum cup this week. Plastic is literally choking wildlife to death and burying our environment, so much so that it is even found in the most remote places on the […]
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Meadow Restoration Is Bringing Back Birds, Bees And Wildflowers
As our urban and agricultural lifestyles continue to expand, the loss of valuable meadows full of flowers has increased, resulting in plants that were once common becoming vulnerable to extinction. But that is starting to change as more landowners start restoring these beautiful fields. Seeing an open meadow may cause some to think that such […]
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Trump Administration fires Scientists For Reporting That His Water Plan Threatens Salmon And Whales
President Donald Trump responded to a scientific report warning that his water plan would threaten the existence of endangered salmon and killer whales by burying the report and firing the scientists. Seriously, this happened just last month. But it all started in October when Trump signed a memorandum to weaken environmental regulations that preserve the […]
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Majority Of Voters Support Holding Energy Companies Liable For Lying About Climate Change
A majority of American voters — 62 percent — say they think energy companies should be held liable for funding misinformation about climate change and the global climate crisis, according to a new poll from YouGov Blue. Specifically, those polled said they believe companies should be held financially liable “if it could be proven that […]
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Board Game Maker Hasbro To Phase Out Plastic Packaging By 2022
Another major corporation is joining the movement to phase out plastic waste, and it’s none other than board game and toy giant Hasbro, which plans to end use of plastic packaging by 2022 and is offering to recycle unwanted products. It should be unnecessary to explain, but single-use plastics are so pervasive that they can […]
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Keep Your Eyes Out For Wonderful Wildlife Crossings As You Hit The Highways For Vacation
As Americans make travel plans and get out on the highways, they face many tedious hours in the car. However, watching the native wildlife and spotting wildflowers along the way can be a memorable and enjoyable part of your vacation. If you love our wildlife, you’ll also love spotting structures built with them in mind: […]
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Dasani Water Will Now Be Sold In Aluminum Cans
Coca-Cola has announced that it will soon sell its bottled water, Dasani, in aluminum cans in an effort to help reduce its use of plastic and the waste created by plastic containers, according to Bloomberg: “Coke will start selling canned Dasani in the U.S. Northeast next month, with plans to expand the product to other […]
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