Category Archives: Environment

US Judge Calls Proposed Bayer Roundup Settlement a “Filthy” Deal

Bayer got a blistering dressing-down from a Federal judge over a proposed sneaky settlement but it is not clear what happens next.

Supreme Court Justices Weigh Monsanto Bid to Block Warning Lawsuits in Glyphosate Litigation

A good recap of the Monsanto glyphosate case now before the Supreme Court, including its broader implications.

A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Comes Into View

Two major studies suggest tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are now at risk from sea level increases.

Wildfires Used to ‘Go to Sleep’ at Night. Climate Change Has Them Burning Overtime

Wildfires now have longer burn-times; California has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s.

It’s Ok to Love All the Bees (The Honey Bees, Too)

Are honey bees to blame for disappearing native bees?

Maine Gov. Mills Urged to Sign ‘Nation-Leading’ AI Data Center Moratorium

The Maine legislature wants to hit pause on data center buildouts. The governor’s silence says she needs a big push to do the right thing.

Why Europe Can Still Face a Gas Crisis Without a Gas Shortage

The EU’s plans to buy US oil, LNG, and nuclear energy products to lower reliance on Russian gas by 2028 is costly!

The Fight Over ‘Critical Minerals,’ Explained

How the US is playing dog-in-the-manger with critical minerals by disregarding WTO rules so as to stymie China.

As Rocket Launches Increase, They May Be Polluting the Skies

Research suggests that rocket exhaust and debris could be threatening the ozone layer, though uncertainties persist.

The 2026 Southwest U.S. Heat Wave Was One of the Six Most Astonishing Weather Events of the Century

From the Pacific Northwest to Antarctica, it’s extraordinary warmth that’s punching through climate norms with the most force.

What’s Cheaper: Fueling Your Car With Gas or Electricity?

A comparison on EV charging expenses state by state in the US. Any similar data in other countries based on recent electricity costs?

Beavers Can Turn Streams Into Carbon Stores – We Measured How Much

Natural engineers can quietly help river landscapes store more carbon for decades to come.

The Controversy Over Deep-Sea Mining, Explained

Deep-sea mining backers want metals for clean tech. Indigenous Pacific Islanders call it a threat to life, culture, and the ocean itself.

Manure-to-Energy Project Touted as Climate Fix Emits Thousands of Tons of Methane

Manure digesters for cattle are yet another rentier-enriching climate con.