Wealthiest 10% of Americans Responsible for 40% of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
Aug 19, 2023, 1:13 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAccording to a new University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) study, Americans whose income is in the top 10 percent are responsible for 40 percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the country. It’s the first study to connect income with the…Overfishing 101: Everything You Need to Know
Aug 18, 2023, 9:53 pm By Linnea Harris
Quick Key Facts Overfishing is the removal of fish from their aquatic habitat at a rate faster than they can reproduce. This diminishes their populations and has cascading effects down the food chain, greatly impacting the trophic structures of ecosystems. …Drinking Water for 26 Million Americans Contaminated With Dangerous Levels of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals,’ New EPA Data Says
Aug 18, 2023, 7:29 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released new data that shows the drinking water consumed by 26 million Americans across the country is contaminated with dangerous levels of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever…Children Living Near Fracking Sites More Likely to Develop Lymphoma, Pennsylvania Studies Find
Aug 18, 2023, 6:06 pm By Paige BennettThe University of Pittsburgh and and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have released the results of a project that studied three health concerns and natural gas development. Of the results, the studies found that children living within 1 mile of at least…25% of World’s Population Under Extreme Water Stress: WRI
Aug 17, 2023, 11:27 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesOne fourth of the planet’s population in 25 countries experiences extremely high water stress annually, using nearly all of their available water supply on a regular basis, according to new data from the World Resources Institute (WRI)’s Aqueduct Water…Deadlier Atlantic Hurricanes Killing More People of Color in the U.S., Study Finds
Aug 17, 2023, 6:33 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesIn the past few decades, meteorologists have found that hurricanes in the United States have been deadlier than normal, and that they have killed a disproportionate number of people of color, according to a new study by a team of researchers from the U.S. and…Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Spotted in Georgia Is a Honey Bee Predator Related to ‘Murder Hornets’
Aug 17, 2023, 4:45 pm By Paige BennettAn individual of the Vespa velutina species, also known as the yellow-legged hornet, has been found live in the U.S. for the first time. The hornet was found near Savannah, Georgia and is a predator of honey bees and other native pollinators. The yellow-legged…Discarded Aloe Peels Could Make a Sustainable Agricultural Insecticide, Study Finds
10:48pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe peels of the aloe vera plant — as aloe barbadensis is commonly called — are routinely thrown away as agricultural waste, but scientists have found that these rinds can ward off bugs, acting as a natural insecticide for crops. The aloe plant has been…‘Gamechanger’ Ruling for Young Climate Activists in Historic Montana Trial
7:02pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA ruling in favor of a group of young plaintiffs who had claimed Montana state officials had violated their right to a healthy environment has received a “sweeping win” that gives more ammunition to tackling the climate crisis. One of the lawyers for the…Extreme Heat in Florida Keys Threatens an Entire Ecosystem
12:46am By Tiffany Duong
In July, a historic marine heat wave descended upon the Florida Keys. Unprecedented coral bleaching ensued within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), which boasts the largest coral barrier reef within the continental United States. With high…How Cities Are Adapting to Climate Change
Tue 8:37pm By Linnea Harris
Some environmental professionals warn us that the time for focusing solely on climate mitigation – that is, preventing warming from happening – is behind us. Instead, they argue that cities need to begin shifting their efforts toward adaptation: responding…UK Homes Install Record Numbers of Heat Pumps and Solar Panels in First Half of 2023
Aug 14, 2023, 9:56 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesIn the first half of 2023, households in the UK installed a record number of solar panels and heat pumps, according to MCS, the official standards body of the renewable technologies industry. Installations for the two green energy sources were up 62 percent…Climate Crisis Likely to Cause Food Shortages Before We Reach 1.5°C Threshold, UN Expert Says
Aug 14, 2023, 7:06 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAccording to Alain-Ricahrd Donwahi, the president of last year’s United Nations’ COP15 conference on desertification and a former defense minister from the Ivory Coast, it is likely that the planet will experience a major food supply disruption long before…Jakarta Continues to Breathe Unhealthy Air as Vehicle Emissions Go Largely Unchecked
Aug 11, 2023, 10:27 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesJakarta, Indonesia, frequently ranks as one of the most polluted cities in the world, and was recently named the most polluted city on the planet by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. Authorities in Indonesia are blaming the air pollution issues in…Composting 101: Everything You Need to Know
Aug 11, 2023, 9:06 pm By Bridget Reed Morawski
Quick Key Facts When you compost your food scraps instead of sending them off to a landfill, you reduce methane emissions and create organic material in which to grow plants. Composting also improves soil health; reduces erosion and the need for pesticides or…NOAA: ‘Above Normal’ Hurricane Season Now Twice as Likely Due to Late El Niño, Record Ocean Temperatures
Aug 11, 2023, 6:57 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists at the Climate Prediction Center have updated their forecast for this year’s Atlantic basin hurricane season to an above-normal activity level, up from the near-normal activity level predicted…Is It Really Expired? The Truth About Food ‘Expiration’ Dates
Aug 11, 2023, 4:06 pm By Linnea Harris
Forgot about that container of yogurt in the back of the fridge? A bag of granola lost in the pantry? A glance at the expiration date might tell you that it’s time to toss it, but in fact, “expired” food might still be perfectly safe and enjoyable to…Fracking Linked to Seismic Tremors in New Study
Aug 11, 2023, 1:08 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesHydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking,” is a process where shale and other types of impermeable rock are blasted open with water, “fracking fluid” and sand in order to access and extract oil and natural gas. According to the Natural…Maui Wildfires Kill 36, Leave Sudden Onslaught of Devastation
Aug 10, 2023, 7:02 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesRapidly burning wildfires have spread through the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying the historic town of Lahaina and killing at least 36 people, leaving many homeless and causing thousands to evacuate. People were jumping into the Pacific Ocean to avoid the…What Is Textile Recycling?
Aug 10, 2023, 5:30 pm By Linnea Harris
Have you ever found yourself with a bunch of fabric — maybe old clothes, rags, socks, or tablecloths — that you just can’t find a use for, and don’t quite know what to do with? Well, don’t throw it in the trash, since 95% of all clothing, shoes, and…
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