Virginia’s Utility Regulator Approves Enough New Solar Projects to Power Nearly 200,000 Homes
Apr 2, 2024, 4:42 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesUtility regulator the Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved more than a dozen new solar projects in the state with 764 megawatts (MW) of total electricity capacity — enough power for nearly 200,000 homes during peak output, a press release from…Climate Change Threatens the Health of Aging Adults, Researchers Say
Apr 2, 2024, 2:22 pm By Paige BennettA series of research articles published in the scientific journal The Gerontologist collectively outline several risks that climate change poses for aging well. The journal’s special issue, titled “Climate Change and Aging,” presents multiple links…NOAA Launches Emergency Rescue of Critically Endangered Sawfish in Florida Keys
Apr 1, 2024, 5:18 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is launching an emergency response in Lower Florida Keys waters after reports emerged of smalltooth sawfish displaying abnormal behaviors such as spinning and whirling. In addition to the abnormal…Phoenix Passes Historic Ordinance Giving Outdoor Workers Protection From Extreme Heat
Apr 1, 2024, 4:34 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA historic new law in Phoenix, Arizona, will provide thousands of outdoor workers in the hottest city in the country with protections from extreme heat. In a unanimous vote, the Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance requiring that workers have easy access…Federal Appeals Court Overturns EPA’s Ban of PFAS in Manufacturing of Plastic Containers
Apr 1, 2024, 3:03 pm By Paige BennettThe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the U.S. on March 21 overturned previous orders by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that banned the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in product packaging by a plastics treatment company,…Rewilding 101: Everything You Need to Know
Mar 29, 2024, 7:59 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Quick Key Facts The United Nations has encouraged governments worldwide to rewild 2.47 billion acres of degraded land in the next several years. Rewilding isn’t just about adding back one or two species of plants and animals to an area; it’s about…Most of Colorado River’s Annual Flow Is Being Used for Agriculture, Study Finds
Mar 29, 2024, 7:02 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe architect of the Grand Canyon — the Colorado River — is the lifeblood of the West. The river and its tributaries supply water to more than 40 million people in several major cities, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix. New research…More Than Half of U.S. Landfills Are Methane ‘Super-Emitters,’ Study Finds
Mar 29, 2024, 3:12 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMethane is a heat-trapping greenhouse gas (GHG) that is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Most methane comes from human activities — roughly 60 percent — such as agriculture, fossil fuels and the decomposition of waste in landfills. According to a…Biden Administration Restores Protections for Threatened Species
Mar 29, 2024, 2:15 pm By Paige BennettThe Biden administration restored protections to threatened species in the U.S. on March 29 — protections that had previously been rolled back in 2019 by the Trump administration. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and…Secondhand Clothing Market in U.S. Grew 7x Faster Than General Clothing Retail in 2023
Mar 28, 2024, 8:37 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSales of secondhand clothing are on their way to making up 10 percent of the fashion market worldwide, as environmental concerns and high prices inspire consumers to shop for pre-loved items, according to a 2024 Resale Report by online thrift and consignment…Biden Admin Takes ‘Long Overdue’ Steps to Limit Methane Emissions From Drilling on Public and Tribal Lands
Mar 28, 2024, 3:48 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe United States Department of the Interior has announced a final rule to curb methane emissions from natural gas waste during oil and gas production on the country’s federal and Tribal lands. The updated regulation modernizes rules that are more than four…60% of Bamboo Toilet Paper Brands in the UK Were Made With Other Woods, Testing Finds
Mar 28, 2024, 3:33 pm By Paige BennettBamboo toilet paper has been touted as a more sustainable alternative to conventional toilet paper, which is linked to deforestation. But according to a new report, some brands of bamboo toilet paper available in the UK are actually made with woods like…‘Climate Change Is Changing the Geography of Wine,’ Study Finds
Mar 27, 2024, 10:23 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMore heat waves and unpredictable rainfall could destroy vineyards from California to Greece by 2100, according to a new study, while at the same time creating ideal conditions for wine growing in the United Kingdom and other unexpected regions. “Climate…Brazil and France ‘Join Forces’ With $1.1 Billion Green Investment Plan for Amazon Rainforest
Mar 27, 2024, 6:35 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met this week in Belém — host of the 2025 United Nations COP30 climate talks. The leaders agreed to launch a $1.1 billion green investment plan for the Amazon rainforest.…$1 Trillion Worth of Food Is Wasted Globally per Year, UN Report Finds
Mar 27, 2024, 1:30 pm By Paige BennettThe UN’s latest Food Waste Index Report, compiled in collaboration with the charity WRAP, reveals that food waste has skyrocketed, with over 1 billion meals wasted per day and over $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year around the world. The…Specialized Paint Coatings Help Cities Feel as Much as 1.5°C Cooler, Study Finds
Mar 26, 2024, 7:47 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA new study by researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) has demonstrated that the use of particular paint coatings in urban settings can help city dwellers feel as much as 1.5 degrees Celsius cooler, creating a more livable environment.…‘Nature Has Rights’: Aruba Could Become 2nd Country to Recognize Rights of Nature in Constitution
Mar 26, 2024, 5:32 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAruba has drafted a constitutional amendment that would make it the second country in the world to recognize that nature has inherent rights. The amendment also affirms that people are entitled to a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment,” reported…People With Views of Greenery or Water at Home Get Better Sleep, New Global Study Finds
Mar 26, 2024, 4:34 pm By Paige BennettThe maple tree outside your bedroom window may be a pretty sight to see first thing in the morning, but it could also be helping you get a good night’s sleep, according to new research. A global study conducted in 18 countries found a link between people…Despite Weather Extremes, Australia’s Grey-Headed Flying Fox ‘Is Doing OK’
Mar 25, 2024, 6:13 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe grey-headed and spectacled species of mainland flying fox — common in Australia, also known as “fruit bats” — have historically experienced such low numbers that they faced the possibility of extinction, reported The Conversation. But after a…Biden’s DOE Announces $6 Billion to Reduce Industrial Carbon Footprint of Steel, Concrete and Foods Like Cheese
Mar 25, 2024, 4:47 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $6 billion in funding to decarbonize the country’s heavy industry facilities, including those that produce concrete, steel, iron and foods like cheese. As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s…
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