A mere 100 facilities, out of 20,000, produced one third of U.S. industry’s toxic air pollution in 2014. Another 100 released one third of industry’s … The Top-22 Air Polluters RevealedRead more
Environment
Posted inCoral / News
Japan’s Biggest Coral Reef Devastated by Bleaching
Almost three-quarters of Japan’s biggest coral reef has died, according to a report that blames its demise on rising sea temperatures caused by global warming. … Japan’s Biggest Coral Reef Devastated by BleachingRead more
Posted inBiodiversity / News
Bumble bee is listed as endangered
The endangered designation is made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Endangered Species Act for species that are in danger of becoming … Bumble bee is listed as endangeredRead more
Posted inChina / News / Police
Environmental police in Beijing
A new police force will crack down on environmental offenders in Beijing, city officials announced Saturday, marking the Chinese government’s latest attempt to reduce smog. … Environmental police in BeijingRead more
Posted inToMl
Tread lightly to lift the weight of the world
How much stuff will you give and receive this holiday season? Add it to the growing pile — the 30-trillion-tonne pile. That’s how much technology … Tread lightly to lift the weight of the worldRead more
Posted inSoil / ToMl
What is soil anyway?
Soil is the very outer layer of the earth’s crust. Its thickness depends on where you are, but generally speaking it’s the top 1.2 metres … What is soil anyway?Read more
Posted inAccident / Disaster / India / ToMl
Bhopal must never be forgotten, indeed must be fixed
It was on the night of December 2, 1984, when Bhopal died a million deaths. The chemical, methyl isocyanate (MIC), that spilled out from Union … Bhopal must never be forgotten, indeed must be fixedRead more
Posted inFossil fuel / Protest / ToMl / USA Empire
A Moment of Clarity for Progressive Activists
Earth-force meets money-force at Standing Rock. I’m so relieved I’m here. It scares me to think that I might have missed this. We get up … A Moment of Clarity for Progressive ActivistsRead more
Posted inNews / Oil / Spill
Pipeline 150 Miles From Standing Rock Spills Over 170,000 Gallons of Crude
A pipeline just two and half hours’ drive from the Indigenous water protectors’ ongoing stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline has leaked over 170,000 gallons … Pipeline 150 Miles From Standing Rock Spills Over 170,000 Gallons of CrudeRead more
Posted inFossil fuel / ToMl / USA Empire
Who is Kelcy Warren
Texas billionaire behind the Dakota Access pipeline: Kelcy Warren, the CEO of Energy Transfer Partners. Described by Bloomberg as “among America’s new shale tycoons,” Warren … Who is Kelcy WarrenRead more