The U.S. House of Representatives sent a powerful message to mining interests this week with a vote to permanently ban uranium mining on 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon, the Arizona Daily Sun reports. While the bill passed on a party-line vote, 236-185, it was a significant victory for environmentalists and give the legislation […]
Continue readingThough you’ve probably never heard of perchlorate, a quick look around your kitchen and pantry would reveal that this chemical — which is used in the production of rocket fuel — is everywhere. Perchlorate is utilized by the food industry in plastic packaging and food handling equipment for dry food to reduce the buildup of […]
Continue readingIn September, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released its latest analysis of the pesticide residue found in fruits, vegetables, and other food eaten by Americans, and the data suggests that there’s reason for concern that such residues can lead to illness, disease, and even reproductive problems in those who consume them. EcoWatch notes that […]
Continue readingThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) targeted members of the environmental movement for years and even considered them to be domestic terrorists, according to a revealing report from The Guardian. “According to hundreds of pages of FBI files obtained by the Guardian through a Freedom of Information Act (Foia) lawsuit, and interviews with activists … […]
Continue readingThe days of the circus and of performing Big Top elephants and other exotic animals are coming to an end. For people who care about the rights of animals, it can’t happen soon enough. Meanwhile, in Europe, technology is creating a new magical animal spectacle without the potential to do any harm whatsoever. California just […]
Continue readingThere’s an old saying all of us probably heard when we were growing up: Be careful what you ask for; you just might get it. And that certainly seems to be the case when it comes to fracking. Fracking — which is also known as hydraulic fracturing — has been a booming industry across the […]
Continue readingTony Evers (D), the governor of Wisconsin, made it clear this week that he intends for his state to lead the way when it comes to dealing with the threat of climate pollution by launching a task force and announcing that the state will meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement. As The Guardian […]
Continue readingArt Schapp is a second-generation dairy farmer in New Mexico. And he recently had to dump 15,000 gallons of milk each and every day because it was contaminated with dangerous chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are also known as PFAS. Eco Watch reports that PFAS are used for multiple purposes: Numbering in […]
Continue readingAnyone who says that the government cannot make a difference when it comes to protecting and preserving the environment needs to hear the incredible story of the Kirtland’s warbler. In 1971, the tiny songbird was near extinction, according to EcoWatch: “There were only 201 singing males living in six counties of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Science […]
Continue readingThe red tide which plagued the Florida coast for nearly 15 months before finally abating is back again and causing fatalities to marine life, according to the Associated Press (AP): “Biologists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute said Friday that samples taken from the waters off the shore of Collier County found high […]
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