Environment News
Reviving Japan’s Historical Roots: The Rise of Veganism
The rise of veganism in Japan is not just a dietary trend but a cultural shift with deep historical roots. For 1,200 years, meat-eating was forbidden in the country until Emperor Meiji lifted the...
California Agricultural Workers and Allies Protest Pesticides Hearing
California Agricultural Workers and Allies Demand Pesticides Regulation Reform In a small town in Salinas, California, a group of agricultural workers and their allies gathered in a county meeting room to voice their concerns to...
Recycled Plastic Products Still Landfill-Bound: What You Need to Know
Recycling can be a confusing topic, with different opinions on what truly constitutes recycling. In Seattle, just like in cities across the country, certain items are not accepted in recycling bins due to being...
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 Tires In 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 Version In 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...
