‘Tame the nightmare̵...

Jun 15, 2019 by

Bill McKibben, a U.S. author and leading figure in global climate activism, has challenged adults to join a youth-led general strike in September, saying bold action may yet prevent civilization being cut off “at the knees.”

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White House Eliminates a Third...

Jun 14, 2019 by

WASHINGTON (June 14, 2019)—The White House just issued an executive order directing that federal agencies eliminate one-third of their federal advisory committees, many of which provide vital scientific advice across the government on everything from air and water pollution to drug safety and foodborne illnesses.

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In Exxon Climate Fraud Case, J...

Jun 14, 2019 by

The oil giant is accused of trying to deceive investors about how it was managing economic risks posed by climate change.

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Michael E. Mann took climate c...

Jun 14, 2019 by

In 2011, renowned scientist Michael E. Mann sued a Canadian think tank that published an interview suggesting his work on climate change was fraud.

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‘Recycling Is Like a Band-Aid ...

Jun 14, 2019 by

What was most compelling to Hutton, however, was that Liboiron wasn’t just pondering changes to the scientific method on a theoretical level—she was living them.

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Mental Health Problems—The Sad...

Jun 13, 2019 by

College campuses are witnessing record levels of student mental health problems, ranging from depression and anxiety disorders to self-injurious behaviors and worse.

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In a ‘Recycled’ House, Details...

Jun 13, 2019 by

Few homeowners would want the shapes of fungus, germs or mold to freckle their walls or ceilings.

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A New Report Says the Pentagon...

Jun 13, 2019 by

The GAO accused the military of not sufficiently assessing the risks of rising seas, droughts, and wildfires.

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How Baltimore is saving urban ...

Jun 12, 2019 by

The words “city” and “forest” don’t usually go together. But urban forests can bring striking benefits, from lower crime rates to higher home values.

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As Rooftop Solar Grows, What S...

Jun 12, 2019 by

Almost every state has been weighing changes to how homes with solar are compensated for electricity they send to the grid. The results will impact solar growth.

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Is Climate Change Inconvenient...

Jun 12, 2019 by

Accurate predictions of Earth’s warming require computers that are too expensive for one country or institution.

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There Is Something Called “For...

Jun 12, 2019 by

The FDA found that chocolate cake had levels over 250 times that of federal guidelines.

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New York is building a wall to...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Climate change is leading to increasingly violent storms. Can sea walls hold back the floodwaters?

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US Climate Action Movement Cou...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Remember back when the powerful American Legislative Exchange Council dominated the national discourse on climate change, and not in a good way

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Big Oil and environmentalists ...

Jun 11, 2019 by

One of the Trump administration’s latest environmental regulatory rollbacks has managed to piss off both Big Oil and environmentalists.

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Letting the Sunshine In

Jun 11, 2019 by

Daylighting strategies to enhance occupant performance and comfort as well as manage operational expenses.

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Tomorrow’s Healthy Connected C...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Pocket Neighborhood author and community expert Ross Chapin shares his ideas on tomorrow’s community design.

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Is Health the New Design Imper...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Expert Carl Seville speaks to healthy building program certifications and processes that are gaining popularity.

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Study: Home Wildfire Resistanc...

Jun 11, 2019 by

A recent side-by-side comparison at the IBHS Research Center shows how builders can construct more fire-resistant homes.

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Flow Hive takes the hassle out...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Stuart and Cedar Anderson come from a long line of beekeeping, but the father and son duo are revolutionizing the beekeeping world with their own invention, the Flow Hive.

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Everything You Need to Know ab...

Jun 10, 2019 by

What is coral bleaching? Coral bleaching happens when corals lose their vibrant colors and turn white. But there’s a lot more to it than that.

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WaPo: WH Barred Science-Based ...

Jun 10, 2019 by

The Washington Post is reporting that the White House barred a senior State Department intelligence analyst from issuing a testimony describing climate change as “possibly catastrophic” to the House Intelligence Committee.

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Hard Work, Partnership and Nea...

Jun 10, 2019 by

Marine Debris Cleanup on Alaska’s St. Paul Island

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Arctic death spiral speeds up ...

Jun 10, 2019 by

The Arctic just saw its hottest May on record.

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Fumes from the Petroleum Tanks...

Jun 10, 2019 by

As South Portland, Maine, embarks on an air monitoring program, day care providers, the mayor and our reporter begin the search for answers.

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Breathe easier: States are pas...

Jun 10, 2019 by

Climate victories are thundering down from statehouses like hail in a spring storm.

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Remember the BP Oil Spill? The...

Jun 10, 2019 by

With respiratory ailments, heart-palpitations, headaches, memory loss, skin rashes, and bloody sores.

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Global Aquaculture Poses Serio...

Jun 7, 2019 by

That red and rich piece of salmon that you’re eating for dinner may not have been the ocean-roaming creature you imagine.

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What’s Worrying the Plastics I...

Jun 7, 2019 by

This year’s Global Plastics Summit revealed an industry that sees big growth ahead but also serious challenges, from plastics in the ocean to climate impact.

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Michael Bloomberg Promises $50...

Jun 7, 2019 by

Michael R. Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, said on Friday he would donate $500 million to a new campaign to close every coal-fired power plant in the United States

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