Tag: Environmental impact
Impact of Cutting Clean Energy Incentives on Electric Bills
The Impact of Cutting Clean Energy Incentives on Electric Bills Renewable energy has been a hot topic in the political sphere, with the Trump administration arguing that renewables are driving up energy costs and advocating...
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...
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 Communities In 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 Cuts Malawi, 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...
Impact of Trump’s Environmental Deregulation on Public Health
The Impact of Trump's Environmental Deregulation on Public Health The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been a cornerstone of environmental law in the United States for over fifty years. Enacted in 1970, NEPA was...
Study Finds 36 Companies Responsible for Half Global Carbon Emissions
The latest update to the Carbon Majors database, produced by InfluenceMap, has revealed a staggering statistic: just 36 companies are responsible for more than half of global carbon emissions. This data, which traces 33.9...
Embrace Climatemaxxing: Forget Carbon Footprint Worries
In the realm of wellness trends, the concept of -maxxing has taken root, offering a new perspective on optimizing various aspects of life. From Gymmaxxing to Moneymaxxing, this social media-driven phenomenon has expanded to...
