Un-American and Anti-Science: How U.S. Climate Policy Is Backward-Stepping — And What the World Is Doing Instead

Since the start of President Trump’s second term, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has embarked on a sweeping rollback of public health and environmental protections that undermine both science and the future of life on Earth. From erasing well-established climate science from federal websites to redefining what is considered “safe” exposure to known carcinogens, these... Continue Reading →

What Happens When Climate Research Is Dismantled?

This learning-oriented blog post designed to help you the readers understand what is being proposed, what has already happened in past administrations, and why it matters, without assuming prior expertise. It focuses on implications first, with careful language that distinguishes confirmed actions, proposals, and risks. What Happens When Climate Research Is Dismantled? Understanding the Real-World... Continue Reading →

The US Election- What Does It Mean For COP29?

The expected policy shift as a result of Donald Trump’s win in yesterday’s election is a great cause for uncertainty for the global climate community. However, it is also a moment to reflect on the importance of actionable climate strategies, especially ahead of the UN’s climate negotiations due to take place next week in Baku.... Continue Reading →

Methane emissions are rising faster than ever

Methane concentrations in Earth's atmosphere increased at record speed over the past five years. At least two-thirds of annual methane emissions now come from human activities, including fossil fuel use, agriculture, and landfills and other waste. The world has not hit the brakes on methane emissions, a powerful driver of climate change. More than 150... Continue Reading →

How Not to Act in an Emergency

As I have not received permission to share this yet I am posting just a really short portion with the hopes you go and read the entire article and even subscribe.  It is important! Forget AI--we need some human intelligence We’re getting right to the nub now. Yesterday the World Meteorological Organization officially certified 2023 as the... Continue Reading →

Steve Skinner thinks it’s vital to engage with people who hold different views, while Claire Whatley notes an unfortunate advert placement alongside a Greta Thunberg article I can’t disagree with any of the ideas put forward by writers and activists (‘Stop setting things on fire’: nine great ideas to save the planet, 8 October) in... Continue Reading →

Climate From climate change and eco-tech to the latest green innovations and solutions: discover our selection of environment news and stories from around the world. The reason I highlighted this site is because similar to 'The Guardian' and the 'Independent_' some of the stories are difficult to find in other places. Continue to site...  ... Continue Reading →

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