Nine environmental activists were injured and 34 detained in an operation to evict protesters holed up in forest treehouses in a bid to block the … Nine hurt in German police eviction of anti-coal protestersRead more
Environment
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Tax haven’s role in environmental destruction
Tax havens – and the financial secrecy they provide – may bolster industries tied to Amazon deforestation and the unsustainable management of natural resources, a … Tax haven’s role in environmental destructionRead more
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Earth Overshoot Day now moved up to August 1
We, Earth dwellers, have managed to use up more natural resources than what the planet can renew in a year. We have already consumed all … Earth Overshoot Day now moved up to August 1Read more
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Nitrogen pollution is choking forests’ carbon-protecting fungi
Under the forest floor lies a complex, hidden world of fungi. These tiny creatures form intimate connections with tree roots, sharing resources with each other … Nitrogen pollution is choking forests’ carbon-protecting fungiRead more
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Humans are depleting Earth’s resources, but ‘footprint’ estimates don’t tell the full story
Experts widely agree that human activities are harming the global environment. Since the Industrial Revolution, the world economy has grown dramatically. Overall this is a … Humans are depleting Earth’s resources, but ‘footprint’ estimates don’t tell the full storyRead more
Posted inGovernment / ToMl / USA Empire
Trump’s War on the Environment, from Attacking Fuel Standards to Public Lands
Trump administration is also seeking to revoke California’s authority to set its own tougher automobile emissions standards. On Tuesday, acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said … Trump’s War on the Environment, from Attacking Fuel Standards to Public LandsRead more
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Endangered Mining Industry Act
The Trump administration has announced plans to gut the Endangered Species Act, ordering federal agencies to consider economic impacts before listing animals to be protected … Endangered Mining Industry ActRead more
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Nestlé suspended from RSPO for failing to pay dues, submit progress reports
Food and drinks giant Nestlé was suspended from the world’s largest association for ethical palm oil production late last month and can no longer use … Nestlé suspended from RSPO for failing to pay dues, submit progress reportsRead more