Tag: Environmental impact
Impact of Cutting Clean Energy Incentives on Electric Bills
The Impact of Cutting Clean Energy Incentives on Electric BillsRenewable energy has been a hot topic in the political sphere, with the Trump administration arguing that renewables are driving up energy costs and advocating...
Global Report: ‘Wiplash’ Climate Effects in Cities – EcoWatch
In a recent global report, researchers have unveiled alarming climate trends affecting major cities worldwide, with many urban centers experiencing drastic shifts between dry and wet conditions. These extreme climate fluctuations, known as "wiplash,"...
Past Pollution Ignored in Rich Nations’ 1.5C Climate Plans
Wealthy nations' claims that their emissions reduction targets for 2035 are in line with limiting global warming to 1.5C have sparked skepticism among experts concerned about fairness. In recent months, countries such as the...
DOJ Drops Environmental Justice Lawsuit Against Chemical Plant in ‘Cancer Alley’
In a small town in Louisiana, the ongoing battle against environmental injustice took a surprising turn when the Department of Justice decided to drop a critical lawsuit against a chemical plant in the area...
Indigenous Advocates in Canada: Mining Companies Violate Nature’s Rights
In a world where nature's value is often overlooked, Indigenous advocates in Canada are leading a global campaign for the rights of nature. This movement aims to recognize the inherent worth of nonhuman elements...
Rollbacks Threaten Environmental Justice Gains: Former EPA Official
Matthew Tejada, a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, led the charge in the agency's environmental justice initiatives for over a decade. Initially hired by the Obama administration to spearhead environmental justice efforts as...
Florida Sugar Industry Pollution Disproportionately Impacts Underprivileged Communities
Florida's Sugar Industry Impact on Underprivileged CommunitiesIn the heart of Florida lies a remote area, Belle Glade, where the sugar industry thrives, making the state the top producer of sugarcane in the country. From...
Malawi faces increased vulnerability to climate change due to aid cuts.
Malawi Struggles with Climate Change Amid Foreign Aid CutsMalawi, a country ravaged by the impacts of climate change, is facing increased vulnerability due to cuts in overseas aid, particularly from the United States. President...
Renewable Goals Dropped: Oil Companies Expand Fossil Fuels
British Petroleum's recent announcement of cutting over $5 billion in green energy investments has stirred the energy industry. This new direction marks a significant shift from its previous emphasis on renewables, epitomized by its...
Inwood Hill Park Recovery: NYC’s Fire Season Impact
New York City's Inwood Hill Park, nestled in Northern Manhattan, recently faced the aftermath of an unprecedented fire season in November 2024. The New York Fire Department reported a staggering 229 brush fires across...
