Published by the Environmental News Service CHICO, California, November 17, 2018 (ENS) – “We will do everything in our power to support and protect our fellow citizens in harm’s way,” said President Donald Trump today on his way to California to view the devastating effects of wildfires that have so far claimed 71 lives and […]
Published by the Environmental News Service LYON, France, November 14, 2018 (ENS) – A month-long international law enforcement operation against maritime pollution has revealed hundreds of violations and exposed serious cases of contamination worldwide. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2018/11/15/interpol-operation-exposes-marine-pollution-crime/
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund There are immediate steps policymakers can take to prevent the worst destruction from wildfires. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/580474450/0/edf/blogs/feed~ways-to-stop-the-deadly-cycle-of-wildfires
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Seeing the worst wildfires in California history first-hand, I know we can’t afford to lose this fight. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/580254830/0/edf/blogs/feed~My-evacuation-from-the-California-wildfires-gave-my-climate-work-new-urgency
Published by the Environmental News Service SACRAMENTO, California, November 13, 2018 (ENS) – The Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California state history, rages on tonight, having claimed the lives of 42 people since it broke out less than a week ago. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2018/11/13/whipped-by-high-winds-california-wildfires-kill-44/
Published by the Environmental News Service LOS ANGELES, California, November 12, 2018 (ENS) – Conservation and Native American groups have won their fracking lawsuit against the Trump administration. A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to stop issuing permits for offshore fracking in federal waters off the California coast. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2018/11/12/federal-judge-bans-fracking-off-california-coast/
Published by the Environmental News Service GREAT FALLS, Montana, November 9, 2018 (ENS) – A federal judge in Montana Thursday overturned the Trump Administration’s approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline and issued an injunction stopping all construction of the pipeline that would carry heavy crude oil from Canada’s tar sands to refineries in the United […]
Published by the Environmental News Service SACRAMENTO, California, November 9, 2018 (ENS) – California fire officials ordered the evacuation of large parts of the seaside city of Malibu this morning as a racing wildfire jumped the U.S. 101 Freeway west of Los Angeles and headed toward the community famous for its celebrity homes, some of […]
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, November 8, 2018 (ENS) – Alaska voters have left the world’s largest salmon run unprotected from mining runoff into Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble gold, copper and molybdenum mine. The measure failed by a large margin Tuesday night, after a deluge of opposition spending by oil […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Businesses are rushing to invest in software that syncs power use with clean energy, in real time. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/579177916/0/edf/blogs/feed~What-if-gadgets-talked-to-the-grid-to-cut-carbon-With-this-new-technology-they-can
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Voter are clearly demanding changes in Washington, a return to common sense policies, and greater accountability from their elected leaders. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/578926472/0/edf/blogs/feed~Voters-put-a-check-on-the-Trump-administrations-reckless-environmental-policies
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, November 5, 2018 (ENS) – Environmental issues, from protection of the world’s largest salmon run in Alaska, to a fee on carbon emissions in Washington are on the ballot in 14 states as voters go to the polls for tomorrow’s 2018 midterm elections. Read the full article […]
Published by the Environmental News Service QUITO, Ecuador, November 5, 2018 (ENS) – Actions taken by countries under the Montreal Protocol have led to the start of recovery for the stratospheric ozone layer and the healing of the ozone hole at Earth’s south pole, finds a new UN-backed report released today. Read the full article […]
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2018 (ENS) – Healthcare, the economy and immigration top the list of issues that voters consider important to their vote for Congress this year, according to Frank Newport, editor-in-chief of the Gallup Poll. Climate change is low on the list, but ranks higher than in […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund States from coast to coast are stepping up to show that climate action is both doable and good for the economy. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/577898910/0/edf/blogs/feed~These-red-and-blue-states-are-tackling-climate-change-since-Trump-wont
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund A new study uncovers a huge and untapped opportunity to engage more people on environmental issues. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/577736684/0/edf/blogs/feed~This-stereotype-is-holding-back-the-environmental-movement
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, October 28, 2018 (ENS) – There is a need for a third, major political party, say a majority of Americans, 57 percent, while 38 percent believe the current two party system does an adequate job of representing the people, according to the latest Gallup Poll figures, released Friday. […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Two leading brands will use their supply chains to push local jurisdictions toward sustainable sourcing. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/576825746/0/edf/blogs/feed~Walmart-and-Unilever%E2%80%99s-push-to-halt-deforestation-may-signal-change-for-business
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Armed with data from new sensor technology, communities can begin to demand environmental justice, one neighborhood at a time. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/576829880/0/edf/blogs/feed~Houston-neighborhood-maps-decadesold-pollution-problem-paving-way-for-communities-nationwide
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, October 25, 2018 (ENS) – A second round of tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, EWG, has found glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer, in every sample of popular oat-based cereal and other oat-based foods marketed to children. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2018/10/25/roundup-for-breakfast-weed-killer-in-popular-cereals/