Air pollution from fossil fuels is the main contributor to climate change. The damage caused by air pollution doesn’t stop there; it also contributes to human diseases, suffering, and premature deaths. Indu Navar, an expert researcher, caregiver, and nonprofit founder, answered some questions for us about air pollution exposure and … [continued]
The alleged US government is hellbent on destroying renewable energy as a way of expanding the use of fossil fuels. The administration, led by true believers like Chris Wright, the current Energy Secretary, and Doug Burgum, the current Interior Secretary, likes to pooh pooh climate change. Recently, Wright acknowledged that … [continued]
I’ve just finished watching a British limited series called Toxic Town. The four-one hour episodes chronicle how in 1984 the town council of Corby, northwest of London, attempted to decontaminate a closed steel manufacturing plant property. In a rush to remove poisonous sludge and resuscitate industry and employment, they spread … [continued]
Hunter 1577-megawatt coal-fired power plant. Castle Dale, Emery County, Utah. February 10, 2025. Fritz Hasler Photo
The latest outrage from the EPA is a plan to eliminate all restrictions on power plant emissions in another gift to billionaires.
The American Lung Association State of the Air report claims almost half of all Americans are breathing unhealthy air.
Researchers have found that most toothpaste contains lead and that toxic metals are found in many agricultural areas worldwide.
From the US Environmental Protection Agency’s website (likely to be removed before long): “Environmental justice” means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other Federal activities that affect human health and the environment … [continued]
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities are now higher than at any point in our history. In fact, recent data reveals that global CO2 emissions were 182 times higher in 2022 than they were in 1850, around the time the industrial revolution was underway.1 How did we arrive at … [continued]
An article at The Cool Down shares the frustrating story of some people who live near Tesla’s Gigafactory near Austin, Texas. The complaint: pollution. But this story isn’t about bad air, bad water, or anything like that. It’s also nothing like the complaints of German environmentalists who’ve been trying every … [continued]
Plan Builds on Groundbreaking Federal-State Partnership Launched through 2021 Environmental Justice-Focused Agreement LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) today released a two-year action plan to collaboratively address environmental justice issues across California by enforcing laws that protect public health and … [continued]
