Lawmakers are pushing gadget manufacturers with the Right to Repair movement
The amount of electronics that we are throwing away each year is growing at an exponential rate, and this toxic...
LA City Council unanimously agrees to ban the sale of fur
The Los Angeles City Council made a historic vote last week by unanimously agreeing to ban the sale of fur. The...
California implements plastic straw ban at dine-in restaurants
A monumental week of reforms forged by California lawmakers saw no sign of slowing down as groundbreaking legislation...
United Kingdom moves to ban most of its ivory trade
United Kingdom Secretary of the Environment Michael Gove has introduced a bill to Parliament that would ban the...
California man files lawsuit against Monsanto for allegedly hiding dangers of glyphosate
In a monumental trial, DeWayne Johnson will soon become the first person to face Monsanto in court for an alleged...
Peru passes legislation to let roads slice through remote Amazon area
Part of Peru's Amazon rainforest could be under threat due to a recently passed law. The move would allow roads...
Trump signs bill that recognizes climate change as a threat to the US
This past Tuesday, President Trump signed a bill into law that formally recognizes climate change as a national...
16-year-old inspires U.S. city to pass law requiring solar panels on all new homes
More United States cities are taking strong measures to move the clean energy economy forward. This week, South...
Sweden passes law to become carbon neutral by 2045
Sweden just took a huge step towards becoming even greener than it already is. A new law passed by the country's...
Judge greenlights kids’ climate change lawsuit against US govt
Kids may not be able to vote, but they are finding other ways to hold government leaders accountable for their...
Sweden wants to fight waste with new tax breaks for repairs
The Swedish government is unveiling an intriguing plan to discourage throwaway culture. The new proposals would...
Morocco just officially banned plastic bags
When it comes to plastic bag consumption, Morocco is second only to the United States - but that's set to change...
Seattle to embarrass and fine residents who don’t compost
In Seattle, there is now a big difference between trash and food. A new city law makes it illegal to toss out your...
Polish farmers blockaded Chevron frackers for 400 days and stopped drilling in their region
In July, Chevron abandoned its plans to drill for gas in Zurawlow, Poland, after farmers and families from Zurawlow...
Hawaii Plans to Move Homeless People Away from Tourist Areas
Hawaii may be the quintessential beach bum destination, but a new law lets authorities move the state’s homeless...
Aquascape Sues Over Collapse of World’s Largest Sloped Green Roof Near Chicago
Parts of the world's largest sloped green roof collapsed the day before Valentine's Day in 2011 after record snowfall...
Washington State Official Says Cyclists Emit More CO2 Than Motorists and Must be Taxed
Photo via Shutterstock In a bid to raise funds for a $10 billion transportation bill in Washington State, legislators...
San Francisco Signs Mandatory Recycling & Composting Laws
Just yesterday On June 23rd, the City of San Francisco signed into effect the nation's first law mandating that...