21st COP, Conference of Parties, United Nations Climate Summit here in Paris, France. The first week of talks is wrapping up. Nearly 150 world leaders … Nicaragua Rejects Global ConsensusRead more
Environment
Posted inPollution / ToMl
Seabirds Are Dumping Pollution-Laden Poop Back on Land
It’s well documented how human activities are causing toxic algae blooms, dead zones and islands of floating plastic in the ocean. The Ocean Conservancy recently … Seabirds Are Dumping Pollution-Laden Poop Back on LandRead more
Posted inMethane / News / Spill / USA Empire
After At Least 2,300 Home Evacuations, Big Methane Leak Causes State Of Emergency
The Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles is officially in a state of emergency, according to a declaration by California Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday. … After At Least 2,300 Home Evacuations, Big Methane Leak Causes State Of EmergencyRead more
Posted inBiodiversity / News
Massive seabird die-off lines Whittier beaches with carcasses
Thousands of dead common murres are washing up on the beaches of Whittier, an unprecedented die-off that has scientists wondering how many more thousands remain … Massive seabird die-off lines Whittier beaches with carcassesRead more
Posted inNews / Pollution / Transportation
London Areas See Pollution Rivaling Beijing’s
It only took a week for London motorists to push air pollution limits over the 2016 legal limit. European Union rules require the limit be … London Areas See Pollution Rivaling Beijing’sRead more
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Environmentalist Who Challenged Drug Gangs Murdered in Ambush Despite Police Escort
In the latest violence out of Mexico, an environmental activist who took a stand against drug gangs has been murdered along with her 10-year-old son … Environmentalist Who Challenged Drug Gangs Murdered in Ambush Despite Police EscortRead more
Posted inLife style / ToMl
Make Your Holiday Greener
The Travel Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with the travel industry to integrate sustainable tourism into their business — to protect the environment … Make Your Holiday GreenerRead more
Posted inEconomics / Industry / Pollution / ToMl / Women
Unequal Risk of electronic workers from toxic chemicals
In the photograph, a frozen moment of optimism, Yvette Flores is smiling. It’s the summer of 1979. Yvette, in a flower-patterned dress, is 22 years … Unequal Risk of electronic workers from toxic chemicalsRead more
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Hydroelectric Dams Not Environmentally Friendly
Hydroelectric dams are rapidly emerging as the new villain in the myriad of anthropogenic threats to tropical forest biotas. Dams displace indigenous communities [1], disrupt … Hydroelectric Dams Not Environmentally FriendlyRead more