Gaius Publius: Massive Permafrost Thaw Documented in Canada, Huge Carbon Release May Be Coming
Permafrost melt is yet another worrisome climate sign….
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EPA Failures Predate Trump: Evidence Emerges of Tropical Parasites in Rural America
EPA and other regulatory failures that predate the Trump administration have left some poor rural communities swimming in sewage.
Read more...How Companies Shape Climate Change Agenda: Thousands of Emails from Oklahoma Office of Trump EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Published
Emails document how fossil fuel interests worked with EPA head Scott Pruitt while he was Oklahoma AG to thwart climate change policies.
Read more...An Economy of Meaning – or Bust
Can one really create “an economy of meaning”?
Read more...Are Fossil Fuel Companies Telling Investors Enough About the Risks of Climate Change?
A growing body of academic research suggests that investors already have enough information to accurately assess the impact of climate change
Read more...By 2045, Some East Coast Cities Could Flood 3 Times a Week
Global warming related floods are coming to cities near you sooner than you might think.
Read more...Why the Dakota Access Pipeline Doesn’t Make Economic Sense
The math on the Dakota Access Pipeline doesn’t add up.
Read more...Is Online Shopping Better for the Environment Than Going to the Store?
Since you can’t escape shopping, how can you minimize environmental costs?
Read more...Greenland Ice Sheet Melting 600 Percent Faster Than Predicted by Current Models
The faster-than-expected melt of the Greenland ice sheet is yet another example of climate models proving to be too conservative.
Read more...‘Biggest Oil Find’ of 2016 Puts Crown Jewel Texas Oasis in Crosshairs for Fracking
Texas is about to sacrifice one of its few sources of fresh water, as well as the wildlife in the area, to the oil industry.
Read more...Scott Pruitt Will Make America Great Again — For Polluters
Among Trump’s cabinet nominees, Scott Pruitt stands out in a bad way. Bill Moyers explains how he has represented energy interests over voters
Read more...Fast Fashion: A Few Thoughts Sparked by Recent News
Fast fashion is flourishing in the US, despite problematic labor practices and the considerable environmental costs it generates.
Read more...Waste Not, Want Not: Right to Repair Laws on Agenda in Some States
Right to repair laws are back on the agenda in five states. These measures would reduce costs and waste, and promote local repair services.
Read more...America’s Coming Water Affordability Crisis
A symptom of pressure on water quality and supply: over 40 million American citizens may be unable to afford water in the next five years.
Read more...The California Drought Is on Its Way Out, but Deeper Droughts Lie Ahead
California regularly leads national trends. Water scarcity is a prime example.
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