Category Archives: Environment

What the Next Australian Government Must Do to Save the Great Barrier Reef

After four bleaching events in the last seven years, is it too late to save the Great Barrier Reef? Time is running out to get serious about climate change.

Book Review: The Toxic Legacy of DDT

In “How to Sell a Poison,” Elena Conis chronicles the history of DDT and its lasting impact.

Fresh Signs of Mosquito Insecticide Resistance in South Africa

South Africa could soon join the list of countries that have relegated malaria to history – although this post highlights the worrying possibility that a spike in malaria cases might occur, as a consequence of insecticide resistance

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Launches Investigation into Role Played by Fossil Fuel and Petrochemicals Companies in Causing Global Plastics Pollution Crisis

California AG Rob Bonta launches investigation into the plastics industry’s half-century campaign to promote recycling myths.

Apple Announces Unimpressive Self Service Repair Program for Some iPhone Models

After a long wait, Apple finally announced a self service repair program. New right to repair laws are still necessary.

‘Unprecedented’ Water Restrictions Ordered in Drought-Ravaged California

Severe drought in California has forced water officials to impose restrictions on outdoor watering in three southern California counties.

Climate Migration: What Do We Really Know?

Overall, the literature on climate-induced migration suggests that people are moving already because of climate change and that increasing numbers will do so in the future, either voluntarily or not.

UN Report: Humanity Must Change The Way it Assesses and Responds to Risk, Else We Face a ‘Spiral of Self Destruction’

The UNDRR presents a drastic rethink of the approach to diaster risk reduction. Alas, current leaders and elites aren’t up to the task.

Protecting Biodiversity – and Making it Accessible – Has Paid Off for Costa Rica

Ample biodiversity fosters ecotourism, provided it is paired with access to good infrastructure. Both factors are necessary to attract tourists.

‘This Needs to Be Fixed’: Nuclear Expert Calls Radioactivity Levels Found Outside Ohio Oilfield Waste Facility ‘Excessive’

An investigation reveals elevated levels of radioactivity not far from a high school football stadium, and accounts from inspectors point to the contamination’s possible source.

Right to Repair: Will Corporate Concessions Suffice?

Some companies have apparently embraced a limited right to repair. Federal and state legislation is still necessary.

The Energy Transition Has A Major Metals Problem

Green energy requires significant amounts of metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese. Current supplies aren’t adequate.

Climate Collapse & Adaptation

Is it possible to adapt to the inevitable like climate collapse? We do it all the time, and everyone living will do it at least once.

Why Birds Migrate Vast Distances – and How you Can Help During Their Breeding Season

It’s spring migration season, with birds resident returning from winter sojourns in warmer climes to their summer breeding sites. The post includes some suggestions on how you can help the birds.

Activists Decry Biden’s ‘Reckless’ Resumption of Fossil Fuel Leases on Public Lands

Biden broke yet another campaign pledge Friday and announced his administration will resume fossil fuel lease sales for public lands.