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
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.
SEC Fines Keurig $1.5 Million over Coffee Pod Recyclability Claims
Despite stating that its K-Cup pods could be recycled, Keurig did not disclose concerns from major recycling companies regarding the feasibility of recycling these pods.
Carbon Emissions of the World’s Biggest Fashion Brands
The companies accounted for 73 million tons of CO₂e emissions in 2022, which is comparable to Morocco’s 2023 emissions.
Biden administration will keep 28 million acres in Alaska closed to drilling and mining
"Haaland signed the decision following an environmental review and public input. A new public land order will retain the protections."
New images reveal global air quality trends
"The stripes demonstrate that there is still more work to be done to reduce people's exposure to poor air quality, and in some places a great deal more."
This chart of ocean heat is terrifying
Hotter Gulf waters aren't just a day at the beach - they fuel stronger hurricanes and threaten coastal communities.
