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OMG science
fromFortune
18 hours ago

Toxic chemicals are raising infertility in humans, fish, birds, and insects: 'A whisper that is powerful enough to redirect a hurricane' | Fortune

Fertility rates in the U.S. have reached a record low due to various factors, including environmental changes and hormonal disruptions caused by pollutants.
Environment
fromNature
14 hours ago

Why both trees and technology are important in the race to mitigate carbon emissions

Two new standards will guide corporate climate action, focusing on carbon removal methods for offsetting emissions.
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

Protecting Wild Animals Has Never Been More Urgent. But There's a Reason It Can Be Harder Than It Seems.

The authorities behind the A11 extension decided to build a series of bridges to help bats cross the road. Bats navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and detecting their echo, and the theory was that bats speeding toward the new road would detect and follow the line of the wire bridge upward and over the road, just as they follow the line of a hedge.
UK news
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
7 hours ago

Transparent Lightness: When Pneumatic Architecture Connects with the Environment

Lightness in architecture is achieved through transparency and the use of lightweight materials, moving away from mass and embracing impermanence.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Climate and Collective Use: Architectural Permeability in Latin America

Architecture in Latin America often features open structures that enhance connectivity with the environment, prioritizing lightness and permeability over traditional enclosure.
#wildfires
Portland
fromHigh Country News
6 hours ago

Wildfires are torching state budgets - High Country News

Oregon implemented a new tax on nicotine pouches to fund wildfire reduction efforts after significant wildfire expenditures in 2024.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia's ban that defied commonsense definitions'

Nova Scotia's ban on hiking in woods during wildfires was deemed unconstitutional, highlighting tensions between public safety and individual rights.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Wildfire red flag' warnings are in effect for large chunks of the U.S. Here's what to know

Red flag warnings for wildfires are in effect across a large area of the central U.S. due to low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation.
Portland
fromHigh Country News
6 hours ago

Wildfires are torching state budgets - High Country News

Oregon implemented a new tax on nicotine pouches to fund wildfire reduction efforts after significant wildfire expenditures in 2024.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia's ban that defied commonsense definitions'

Nova Scotia's ban on hiking in woods during wildfires was deemed unconstitutional, highlighting tensions between public safety and individual rights.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Wildfire red flag' warnings are in effect for large chunks of the U.S. Here's what to know

Red flag warnings for wildfires are in effect across a large area of the central U.S. due to low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation.
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

The MAHA movement is mad about glyphosate and Trump's EPA

"You cannot claim to care about health while protecting poison. You cannot tell Americans to eat real food while protecting the cancer-causing chemicals sprayed on it," said Vani Hari at the rally, highlighting the coalition's frustration with the Trump administration's stance on glyphosate.
US news
#climate-change
Mental health
fromFortune
4 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists reveal controversial plan to sprinkle SALT into the sky

British scientists are testing cloud brightening by spraying salt water into clouds to reflect sunlight and combat climate change.
Media industry
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

States gather in a new push to ditch coal, oil and gas

Cristian Retamal hopes the Colombia conference will initiate a global movement to transition away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Why was SF Climate Week celebrating a Bay Area highway expansion?

Highway expansion projects contradict climate resilience efforts, risking endangered species and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Mental health
fromFortune
4 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists reveal controversial plan to sprinkle SALT into the sky

British scientists are testing cloud brightening by spraying salt water into clouds to reflect sunlight and combat climate change.
Media industry
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

States gather in a new push to ditch coal, oil and gas

Cristian Retamal hopes the Colombia conference will initiate a global movement to transition away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Why was SF Climate Week celebrating a Bay Area highway expansion?

Highway expansion projects contradict climate resilience efforts, risking endangered species and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make obscene' profit, analysis finds

The Middle East oil crisis could cost the global economy up to a trillion dollars while oil companies profit significantly from high prices.
Fundraising
fromExchangewire
4 hours ago

Opti Digital Launches Sixth Edition of Green Challenge to Support Forest Preservation

Opti Digital launches the sixth Green Challenge to support environmental projects through physical activity, partnering with Envol Vert for forest preservation.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 hours ago

Water still not safe to use for more than 60 Mountain View residents following water main issue

Mountain View residents face a prolonged water contamination issue, unable to use tap water for basic needs after a maintenance breach.
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Urban Truth Collective: The One-Hour City Conspiracy - Streetsblog USA

"The '15-minute city' model is based on the original concept of a city: having the things we want and need closer to where we live. The idea is that we should be able to get to our everyday essentials within, ideally, 15 minutes on foot, bike, or public transit."
France news
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Trump Is Thirsty for Canada's Water, but Our Own Gluttony Is the Bigger Threat | The Walrus

The U.S. may threaten Canada's water resources, leading to potential conflict over water rights amid internal vulnerabilities in Canada.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
16 hours ago

UPS Plane at Oakland Airport Spills 250+ Gallons of Jet Fuel, Some of Which Ended Up In a Storm Drain

A jet fuel spill at Oakland Airport involved 200-250 gallons, but officials claim it was contained and will not reach San Francisco Bay.
Silicon Valley
fromKqed
22 hours ago

The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles | KQED

California courts will track immigration arrests to enhance transparency and assess impacts on access to justice.
Careers
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Got a case of the Mondays? Use this simple equation to solve your work stress

Stress is built into the structure of modern work, undermining success and well-being.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Lib Dems pledge 5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs

Liberal Democrats propose cash rewards up to £5,000 for tips leading to successful prosecutions of fly-tippers to combat illegal waste dumping.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Humanity's Report Card: How Bad Is It, Really?

Humanity's overall grades for thriving are low, with survival odds at 67% and a critical failure in planetary harmony.
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

From Crisis to Continuity: The Human Impact of Workplace Disruption

Organizations must shift from 'if' to 'when' regarding crisis preparedness, focusing on human impact and corporate culture for resilient recovery.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Fuel protesters set to descend on London in major national demonstration

Farmers and tradesmen are protesting in Parliament to demand action on rising fuel prices and tax reductions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Lithium Batteries Ignite Garbage Truck In Downtown Brooklyn

A garbage truck caught fire in Downtown Brooklyn due to lithium-ion batteries in its load, prompting a significant emergency response.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds

Criminalizing climate protests in the UK increases activist determination and may lead to more disruptive actions.
fromState of the Planet
4 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by extremely frustrating' delays

EU pollution controls for hazardous substances face significant delays, resulting in increased chemical pollution and health risks.
Social justice
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.
Miami food
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Trump administration attempt to gut Endangered Species Act hits roadblock

The proposed rewrite of the Endangered Species Act could worsen species decline and harm Florida's economy and environment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Use of toxic Pfas in consumer goods must be urgently restricted, MPs say

Pfas, colloquially known as forever chemicals, do not naturally degrade or decompose. This persistence gives them special properties with useful applications in both industrial and consumer products.
Public health
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

Over 135,000 families in England live in temporary housing, facing overcrowding and poor living conditions.
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

16 climate activists arrested outside of Trump Tower during protest over Trump admin's domestic terror probe against them | amNewYork

Sixteen climate activists were arrested outside Trump Tower for protesting against a DOJ investigation they deemed unjust.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Rat poison harms wildlife across the state. Major restrictions could be on the way.

Anticoagulant rodenticides threaten wildlife, including bald eagles, prompting calls for a statewide ban in Massachusetts.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Climate crisis increasingly disrupts elections, threatening democracy, particularly in fragile systems across Africa and Asia.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Petro-masculinity' is destroying the planet. Can eco-masculinity help save it? | Andrew Boyd

Current definitions of masculinity pose a significant threat to humanity, impacting both personal relationships and environmental sustainability.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways

War significantly damages the environment through emissions, oil spills, and toxic fallout, impacting ecosystems long after conflicts end.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Human Composting Draws Concerns in Central Valley | KQED

The compost that we were using here looks exactly the same, feels exactly the same; it just happens to be made in a different way.
Mission District
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?

Water infrastructure is increasingly targeted in conflicts, reflecting vulnerability amid global scarcity and climate change.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Growing brush fire triggers evacuation warnings in Orange County

The fire, which burned at least 60 acres, was reported shortly after 3 p.m. along Carbon Canyon Road, just east of Valencia Avenue.
East Bay (California)
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
Mental health
fromInc
3 days ago

Workplace Stress and Bullying Are Linked to 840,000 Deaths a Year, New Study Finds

Psychosocial workplace factors are responsible for over 840,000 premature employee deaths annually due to stress-related disorders.
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

At his home in Pasadena, high schooler Atticus Jackson frantically shoved his belongings into his car as the sky turned a deep orange. A few hundred feet away, the fire climbed up the mountain and a cloud of red and gray smoke obscured the view.
Fundraising
Science
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
#air-pollution
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns

Nearly half of US children breathe dangerous air pollution, with communities of color disproportionately affected by chronic health conditions linked to pollution.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Admin Weakens Air Standards While Almost Half of US Kids Breathe Toxic Air

Nearly half of U.S. children live in areas with dangerous air pollution levels, impacting their health and development.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns

Nearly half of US children breathe dangerous air pollution, with communities of color disproportionately affected by chronic health conditions linked to pollution.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Admin Weakens Air Standards While Almost Half of US Kids Breathe Toxic Air

Nearly half of U.S. children live in areas with dangerous air pollution levels, impacting their health and development.
#earth-day
Social justice
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Earth Day Was Born in Protest

Earth Day celebrations have shifted from protests to various activities, highlighting the need for journalists to understand the role of protest in environmental advocacy.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders

The energy transition should not exploit Indigenous territories, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in renewable technology development.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Dozens of trees were red-tagged for removal in West Oakland. Now the plan is on hold

Residents near West Oakland BART station oppose the removal of trees for a housing development, leading to a review halt of the developer's permit application.
#methylsiloxane
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ecocide' in country since 2023

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have caused significant ecological damage, leading to accusations of ecocide by the environment minister.
World politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too

The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran exacerbates fossil fuel dependency and environmental crises, necessitating urgent global action to transition away from fossil fuels.
#sustainability
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Zena Harris Brings a Green Spark to Hollywood

Big-budget movies significantly contribute to CO₂ emissions, prompting the need for sustainable practices in film and TV production.
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Zena Harris Brings a Green Spark to Hollywood

Big-budget movies significantly contribute to CO₂ emissions, prompting the need for sustainable practices in film and TV production.
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.
fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

As Roadless Rule rollback looms, grassroots hearings take root - High Country News

Joel Jackson described the Tongass as 'the most beautiful cathedral you will ever walk into,' emphasizing its importance to the Kake community and their ancestral ties to the land.
Environment
#air-quality
Public health
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Environment
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Stay indoors warning issued in two US states as toxins fill the air

Dangerous toxins from wildfire smoke and ozone pollution have prompted air quality alerts in Georgia and South Carolina.
Public health
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Environment
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Stay indoors warning issued in two US states as toxins fill the air

Dangerous toxins from wildfire smoke and ozone pollution have prompted air quality alerts in Georgia and South Carolina.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site

A detention facility for families is planned on a highly contaminated site in Louisiana, raising significant health concerns due to toxic chemicals.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Convenience Comes at the Environment's Expense

Fast delivery convenience carries significant environmental costs through packaging waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, but individual yard management choices can meaningfully reduce environmental impact at a local scale.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you've heard so little about it | George Monbiot

Billionaires' wealth accumulation leads to political control, tax avoidance, and environmental degradation, risking catastrophic climate events like the collapse of oceanic circulation systems.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
Environment
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

Wildfires make soil poisonous - High Country News

Researchers have known since at least 2008 that wildfires can create chromium-6, but a new study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology in November, is the first to report details such as how long it might persist in groundwater.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

They pushed so many lies about recycling': the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics

Then she read an article in this newspaper, just over eight years ago, and discovered that fossil fuel companies had ploughed more than $180bn (130bn) into plastic plants in the US since 2010. It was a kick in the teeth, says Gardiner. You're telling me that while I am beating myself up because I forgot to bring my water bottle, all these huge oil companies are pouring billions She looks appalled. It was just such a shock.
Environment
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