Tag: environment

Trump’s attack on paper straws is mostly symbolic — but the plastics industry is celebrating

President Donald Trump signed an executive order stopping the federal government from buying paper straws. His attack on paper straws…

Oh, Great: Rat Populations Are Surging as Cities Heat Up

Hotter weather makes it easier for rodents to feed and breed. Washington, D.C. saw a 390 percent increase in rats…

Moving from climate doomerism to optimism through humor

How organizations like NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) are using comedy to keep environmental issues top of mind.

Joe Biden Was Our First Climate President

The outgoing Democrat’s climate agenda was a surprising success — and a cautionary tale.

Effects of Climate change on Teens’ Mental Health

Climate change is affecting the mental health of teens for obvious reasons. We’re destroying the planet they need to survive.

Reintroducing Bison to Kansas Tallgrass Prairies

Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double biodiversity of native plants and increase drought resistance

Is Climate Change Real? (That’s an Actual Google Search)

Climate change is not just a theoretical threat. The phrase "climate change" refers to changes in the environment that have…

Trump picked Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. What does that mean for the environment?

Trump nominated Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. What does that mean? Deregulation justified as boosts for the economy and…

He’ll Try, But Trump Can’t Stop the Clean Energy Revolution

The cost of renewables is plummeting, heat pumps are selling like crazy, and red states are raking in cash from…

What is the Evangelical Environmental Network?

Some Christian activists are trying to mobilize anti-abortion conservatives for environmental action under the banner of protecting life. But not…

What Happens to the World if Forests Stop Absorbing Carbon? Ask Finland.

Natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But now,…

Is Green the New Black? New Sustainable Fashion Show to Kick Off

The organisers of this week's Good Clothes Sustainable Fashion Show in the UK hope to bridge the gap between pop…