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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Thousands of toxic sites across US face risk of coastal flooding

The study, published on Thursday in Nature Communications and led by scientists at the University of California, warns that if heat-trapping pollution continues unabated, rising seas will flood a wide range of hazardous facilities including those handling sewage, toxic waste, oil and gas, as well as other industrial pollutants. The analysis relies on projections of a 1%-annual-chance flood commonly called a 100-year flood under two emissions scenarios: a high-emissions scenario and a lower-emissions scenario.
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves's 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Removing VAT on electricity disproportionately benefits wealthier homeowners, risks higher carbon emissions, and represents an expensive, regressive measure.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Our Existing Buildings for a Healthier Future

Renovation of existing buildings can be reimagined to improve human well-being, support biodiversity, and reduce environmental impact while addressing climate and health crises.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Ahead of UN climate talks, Brazil says deforestation is down DW 10/31/2025

Amazon deforestation in Brazil fell 11% to 5,796 km² (Aug 2024–Jul 2025), marking four consecutive yearly declines and a halving since 2023.
Environment
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Why electric bikes are everywhere in Berkeley

Berkeley residents increasingly replace cars with e-bikes for daily transport, aided by rebates, affordability, and reduced fossil fuel use.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Electeds Call for Full Muni Funding - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco leaders launched Transit Month urging increased public transit use and funding to support economic recovery, reduce emissions, and improve Muni service.
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Public Schools Account for a Third of NYC's Building Pollution. What Would It Take to Go Green?

New York City public school buildings are aging, unhealthy, and major climate polluters requiring $2.2 billion over five years to upgrade systems, ventilation, and resilience.
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