States sue over Trump administration's fuel efficiency rollback
Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C. have sued the Trump administration over rollbacks in fuel-efficiency standards,...
Ocasio-Cortez and Kerry co-chair climate change task force
By focusing on climate change and other issues important to progressive voters, Joe Biden is attempting to win...
COVID-19 and its effects on the environment
As SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus pathogen that causes the illness COVID-19, sweeps across the globe,...
Trump administration rolls back fuel efficiency standards
While most of the nation shelters in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Trump administration continues to...
EPA suspends environmental law enforcement
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that, in accordance with the wishes of the Trump administration,...
Ramboll helps Lombok locals build earthquake-resistant bamboo housing
In 2018 when Lombok was struck by several earthquakes, some measuring up to magnitude 7, local communities around...
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act is signed into law
In a bipartisan win, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act has been signed into law, making serious...
Foie gras ban to take effect in New York
Fancy feasters in the Big Apple will have to acquire new tastes because New York will soon follow California’s...
Proposed Florida bill could require prescription for sunscreens in effort to save coral reefs
In a bid to protect the Sunshine State’s reefs from coral bleaching, a new legislative bill has been proposed...
EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
Scotland bans plastic-stemmed cotton swabs in bid to combat plastic pollution
Following backlash concerning plastic waste buildup in beaches and oceans, Scotland is now the first country in...
Golden State bans hotel mini-toiletries in effort to minimize waste
To reduce the impact of plastic waste pollution, California banned hotel and lodging use and distribution of travel-size...
One plastic teabag can release billions of microplastics into your cup
The next time you are craving tea, choose the paper teabag or loose-leaf tea in a reusable infuser — just steer...
Honda makes largest renewable energy purchase of any automaker
Multinational auto manufacturer Honda Motor Company, headquartered in Tokyo, recently made the largest renewable...
Climate change is a public health issue amounting to billions in medical costs
The environment shapes our society. Hence, as climate change worsens, so do healthcare costs. Both the Natural...
EPA repeals water protections, choosing industry over wetlands
On Thursday, the Trump administration repealed the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, an Obama-era policy...
EPA promises an end to animal testing
Animal rights activists are rejoicing this week. On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced...
Trump administration moves to weaken Endangered Species Act amid global extinction risks
It’s no secret that endangered species around the globe continue to face extinction, and the dilemma could get...
EPA lifts ban on pesticide proven to be toxic to honeybees
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has re-approved a pesticide for use throughout the country despite...
Where the 2020 candidates stand on climate change
Climate change was predicted to be a hot topic for the first democratic presidential debates. Despite pressure...
Trump’s July 4th celebration cost our National Parks millions
The Independence Day festivities hosted by the White House yesterday cost the National Park Service an estimated...
Philippine students must plant 10 trees to graduate, new law says
The Philippine Senate passed a new law passed this month requiring all students to plant 10 trees in order to graduate....
Polls show climate change is a determining issue for 2020 elections
Recent polls indicate that climate change will be a central issue for voters in the upcoming 2020 presidential...
US stops Arctic Council joint statement over climate change language
On May 7, the Arctic Council released a statement of various priorities, but for the first time it could not publish...
Australia to cull over two million feral cats by 2020
They may look adorable and fuzzy, but feral cats are now at war with Australia. The country's government intends...
Washington becomes the first state to allow human composting
Washington is officially the first state to offer human composting as a substitute for cremation or burial. The...
Climate activists will turn up the heat at presidential debate
Young people have been making a lot of noise around the urgency of climate change, and they aren’t quieting down....
New York is curbing food waste and helping people in need with a new initiative
New York is making important strides toward reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The governor of New...
Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containers
Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill...
New York vows to ban plastic bags statewide in 2020
Lawmakers in New York just agreed to ban plastic bags across the state. The law is a part of a larger budget agreement...