It’s been more than a century since a major storm packing the punch that Hurricane Ian threatens hit the popular Tampa Bay area in Florida. Modern living means we’re better at warning Read more
Tag: Environmental Pollution
USDA’s $2.8 billion for ‘climate-smart’ agricultural projects is a ‘huge’ step to fight climate change
In an effort to address climate change, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making a historic investment into new revenue streams and research for farmers and other agriculture producers who Read more
California bans the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that Read more
Polio virus is found in NYC wastewater
NEW YORK (AP) — The polio virus has been found in New York City’s wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn’t been seen in the U.S. in a Read more
U.S. can stay ‘within striking distance’ of halving emissions by 2030
“‘The transformational legislation provides breakthrough investments and tax credits that will save households money, create millions of jobs and boost energy security – all while helping put the U.S. within Read more
China halts U.S. climate-change talks after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit — 5 things to know
China says it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the U.S. on climate change, military relations and other topics in a retaliatory strike after a controversial visit to Taiwan by Read more
Gas stoves targeted as congressman alleges consumer watchdog ignores health data
An Illinois congressman wants to know why the nation’s leading consumer protection agency has not established safety standards or provided warnings to consumers on the health risks that he and Read more
Plastic waste is such a big issue, Estée Lauder is looking to space for help
It may sound like an unusual alliance: an Earth-orbiting space lab and a major comestics brand. But what draws the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, manager of Read more
Opinion: Agricultural plastic is just as harmful as ocean plastic
The first U.N. Ocean Conference in five years ended recently in Lisbon, Portugal, with Secretary-General António Guterres calling for a global commitment by businesses, governments and individuals to do more to preserve and protect Read more
Opinion: Here’s a harsh reality check on using trees and carbon capture to fight climate change
When politicians talk about reaching “net zero” emissions, they’re often counting on trees or technology that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. What they don’t mention is just how much Read more