Environment News
Interior Secretary Weakens Land Protections to Promote Fossil Fuels
Interior Secretary Undermines Land Protections to Promote Fossil FuelsOn his first full day as Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum issued a directive that could threaten national monuments, migratory birds, and...
Trump & GOP Congress Trying to Reverse Lead Pipe Protections
In a bold move that could have significant repercussions for public health, Congressional Republicans, in conjunction with the Trump administration, are seeking to reverse Biden-era regulations mandating the replacement of all lead pipes in...
Washington State Farmworker Advocacy Gains Legislative Support
In the early hours of a chilly morning in Olympia, Washington, Alfredo Juarez took the lead, ushering a group of 16 farmworkers across the Capitol lawn. Their destination: a series of meetings with lawmakers...
Trump Administration’s Climate Data Purge: Research Groups Save Information
In recent weeks, the Trump administration's swift and sweeping changes to environmental policies have sparked widespread concern and confusion across the nation. From executive orders declaring a "national energy emergency" to the removal of...
Nanoplastics Pollution in High Alps Linked to Vehicle Tires
A Groundbreaking Study Reveals Nanoplastics Pollution in the High Alps Linked to Vehicle TiresIn a recent survey conducted in the remote Alps, shocking results have come to light regarding the significant contribution of vehicle...
USAID Shutdown Under Trump: Threat to Global Climate Goals
The Trump administration's move to shut down operations at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has sent shockwaves throughout the global community. This abrupt action, initiated in an effort to cut government spending,...
Challenges Facing Energy Secretary Under Trump’s Agenda
Colorado fracking executive Chris Wright was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the next secretary of energy. The Senate voted 59 to 38 in favor of Wright taking on this crucial role,...
Restoring Climate Justice Tool: Data Scientists Revive Trump-Taken Version
Restoring Climate Justice Tool: Data Scientists Revive Trump-Taken VersionIn the wake of President Donald Trump's inauguration, a vital digital mapping tool used by federal and state agencies to identify environmentally disadvantaged communities was abruptly...
Bridging India’s Green Skills Gap Through Women’s Empowerment
India is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, with a surge in clean tech initiatives and ambitious climate goals. However, a critical hurdle stands in the way: the green skills gap, particularly...
USDA & Forest Service Ordered to Remove Climate Change References – EcoWatch
Climate change references have been disappearing from USDA and Forest Service websites, raising concerns among experts and activists about data accessibility. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reportedly started removing climate change mentions...
