Big Oil on trial in Rhode Island for contributing to the global climate crisis
Some of the largest oil companies in the world could be on the verge of having to pay untold sums of money to compensate for their part in contributing to the climate crisis gripping the globe, according to Common Dreams, which reported on a lawsuit in Rhode Island that has been allowed to move forward […]
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EPA will limit public’s ability to oppose pollution created by power plants and factories
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to weaken rules that give communities a say-so in determining how much pollution can be released by power plants and factories located close to their residents. According to the New Y0rk Times: “The changes would eliminate the ability of individuals or community advocates to appeal against E.P.A.-issued pollution […]
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Toxic algae blooms lead to closure of every beach in the state of Mississippi
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a popular vacation spot at this time of the year, but those hoping to visit the beaches in the Magnolia State are either making other plans or staying home due to the proliferation of a blue-green toxic algae bloom, CNN reports: “Along the state’s Gulf Coast, all 21 of the […]
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Department of Agriculture suspends tracking of dwindling honey bee population
The U.S. Department of Agriculture abruptly suspended all data collection for the Honey Bee Colonies report on Monday, saying that federal budget cuts are responsible for the decision, which comes as the population of honey bees continues to fall across the country, according to HuffPost: “The number of honey bee hives, vital to pollinating crops […]
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California dumped 96 million balls into a reservoir and saved 300 million gallons of water a year
The state of California takes the issues of conservation and protecting the environment very seriously, and they’re almost always at the forefront of ideas that help better the planet and mitigate the worst damage that humans do to Mother Nature. But when the idea was floated a back in 2015 that millions of so-called “shade […]
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4 in 10 Americans say climate change will influence their 2020 vote
Two-fifths of Americans say the issue of climate change will definitely influence their vote in the 2020 election, according to a recent poll from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. The Independent reports: “In the survey of more than 1,000 people, 38 per cent of respondents said a candidate’s position on global warming would […]
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Garbage overload: The U.S. creates 3 times more waste than the global average
The amount of waste produced by human beings is a global crisis, as we look for ways to deal with the tons of garbage that result from our consumption of consumer goods. But it turns out that the United States holds a dubious honor when it comes to the subject of rubbish, outdoing other countries […]
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White rhinos at San Diego Zoo may be able to save another nearly extinct rhino species
Their names are Victoria and Amani. They’re two female southern white rhinos who live at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and they’re both pregnant. Victoria is due to give birth in July or August. Amani’s baby is expected in November or December. Anytime an animal as majestic as these rhinos is about to give […]
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Major U.S. insurance company cuts all ties to the coal industry as a result of climate change
U.S. insurance giant Chubb said Tuesday that they will cease all investments in the coal industry and also stop selling policies that help construct coal plants. It will also stop underwriting companies that generate more than 30 percent of their revenue from coal mining or electricity produced coal. The Guardian reports: “Chubb will become the […]
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Agriculture Department caught hiding studies proving the dangers of climate change
The Trump administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture are actively burying dozens of government-funded scientific studies detailing the effects of climate change, according to Politico: “The studies range from a groundbreaking discovery that rice loses vitamins in a carbon-rich environment — a potentially serious health concern for the 600 million people world-wide whose diet consists […]
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