Should Harming the Planet Be a Crime? The Case for Ecocide Laws
Ecocide laws could deter destructive practices such as oil spills, deforestation, and factory farming, protecting ecosystems and human well-being.
Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point…
...once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study shows
The Anthropocene is not an epoch − but the age of humans is most definitely underway
The proposal to declare the Anthropocene epoch starting in 1952 was rejected,
Why We Need [Eco] Socialism
"A planned, rational, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and deeply democratic mode of production is
The most important event you’ve never heard of, explained
The US remains a non-member of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Climate Change Is Drying Up All the World’s Rivers at an Alarming Rate
Over 50% of river watersheds faced abnormal conditions. Rising temperatures are altering the natural water cycle.
Deforestation ‘roaring back’ despite 140-country vow to end destruction
Voluntary deforestation cuts are ineffective. Strong regulations and funding for forests are essential.
LOS ANGELES IS DISGUSTING – Signal Hill – WORST RETIREMENT EVER with Sierra Club
A toxic tour of Los Angeles reveals the impact of pollution and oil drilling on communities.
Bottled Water Is Taking an Increasing Toll on Planetary and Human Health, Experts Warn
One million bottles sold every minute worldwide. Bottled water contributes to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
California sues ExxonMobil for ‘deceiving the public’ about plastic recycling
Only 9% of plastic is recycled globally; U.S. rate is 5%.
What Happened to the Hole in the Ozone Layer?
The global response to the ozone crisis demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in environmental protection.
The Ocean Cleanup’s $4 Billion Plan to Clean Up the Pacific Ocean
The project’s potential to restore carbon conversion processes in the ocean underlines the interconnectedness of ocean health and global climate.
August Shatters Another World Temperature Record
97% chance 2024 could be the warmest year ever.
Saving the Planet from Plastics
Fossil-fuel-based plastic production accounts for 3-8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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