Pollution + Florida’s Coral Reefs: “We Are Changing The Chemistry Of The Planet”
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:54:37 +0000
Poop’s the problem — but septic system infrastructure repairs costs big $$
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Airport Runways Underwater: Rising Seas Threaten 80 Airports (Maps)
Credit to Author: World Resources Institute| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:00:55 +0000
“While global climate-related threats like droughts, wildfires and biodiversity loss get a lot of attention (and rightfully so), one problem is quietly creeping up on us, and it could have disastrous consequences,” Mansie Hough at the World Resources Institute (WRI) recently wrote in an email to CleanTechnica
“A Nationwide Fracking Ban Would Be Invaluable For Human Health” — Physicians For Social Responsibility Applauds First Proposed Nationwide Ban On Fracking
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:40:29 +0000
Washington, D.C.—Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) applauded the first legislative proposal for a nationwide ban on fracking for natural gas and related operations, including extraction, processing, transport and export
Goodbye, Clean Water Act. Hello, Zombie Fish.
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:30:55 +0000
Zombie fish — it’s just a prelude of what’s to come for our waters, once protected, but not more
Acidic Oceans Are Dissolving Crab Shells
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:30:14 +0000
A new study conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just discovered that the Pacific Ocean is so acidic that it is literally dissolving the shells off of crab larvae. This was expected, sure, but it is happening much earlier than researchers feared that it would
Read moreWhich Plant Milk Is Least Terrible For The Planet?
Credit to Author: Andrea Bertoli| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:00:50 +0000
We know that dairy milk is bad for the planet, but what about the plant-based alternatives. Take a look at some of the concerns with plant milks and see where your favorite option falls on the sustainabilty list.
Donald Trump’s EPA, Ruled By The Swamp, Is Letting Companies Dump Sewage Into Our Rivers
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:44:59 +0000
It seems that the EPA under Donald Trump wants to dump raw sewage into our rivers. The organization is now allowing cities to do just that. In an article by the New York Times, the Trump administration has decided to reverse almost 95 environmental rules in a massive retreat on environmental protection, because “it’s too costly for industry or taxpayers.”
Musk Wades Into Tesla Water Wars With Berlin’s “Eco Elite”
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:27:07 +0000
Environmental issues at the upcoming Tesla Gigafactory 4 seems to be resolved after meetings with local environmentalists
Crystal Clear Water For Americans? Not Under Trump’s New Policies
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:56:06 +0000
The EPA proposes to roll back the rules regarding clean water protection, removing many rivers and streams from federal protection. The change could have significant effects on the health of many Americans.
These Fridges Won’t Dispense Filtered Water Unless You Pay Extra for ‘Official’ Filters With RFID Chips
Credit to Author: Karl Bode| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:25:59 +0000
Arbitrary, unnecessary technical obstacles designed entirely to rip you off are the new normal.
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