America’s Ten Most Endangered Rivers Announced in New Report
Half of US rivers face unsafe pollution levels & freshwater species are at risk. The #MississippiRiver tops the list as most endangered due to floods & poor management.
Glacial Melting Is Accelerating, Driving Sea Level Rise and Depleting Freshwater: Study
Glacier melting is a clear indicator of ongoing anthropogenic climate change, impacting local geohazards and ecosystems.
Vehicle Tires Are the Largest Source of Nanoplastics Pollution in the High Alps, Study Finds
This pollution can have negative effects on marine life and even be present in human urine samples.
Human Rights Watch Accuses UK of Undermining Democratic Rights With Crackdown on Climate Protesters
34 activists jailed in 2024, including 5-year sentences for non-violent actions.
All Chicago City Buildings Now Run on Renewable Energy
The city's goal is to power all buildings with renewables by 2035.
‘There Is No Climate Crisis’ Says Fracking CEO Chris Wright, Trump’s Pick to Head Department of Energy
Wright: “There is no climate crisis, and we’re not in the midst of an energy transition, either”
COP16 Ends Without Consensus on Financing for Nature Conservation
COP16 biodiversity summit ends in disappointment, with countries failing to agree on $200 billion funding for conservation by 2030.
Biden-Harris Admin Pledges $3 Billion to Electrify and Clean Up U.S. Ports
"The EPA Clean Ports grants are funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and will be awarded to 55 selectees in 27 states and territories."
Climate Scientists Warn Nordic Ministers of Risk of Major Ocean Current Collapse
The letter calls for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and highlights the growing risks associated with AMOC’s potential collapse.
Chickpeas Could Become a Major Protein Source for Their Drought-Resistant Properties, Study Says
"Chickpeas are the fourth largest grown legume crop in the world, but they aren’t one of the nine primary crops on which humans base their diets."
