Environment Feed - Page 9
6d ago
Environment
Local Restrictions on Clean Energy Projects Hamper Transition to Renewable Energy
Local zoning restrictions in Michigan and other states are impeding the development of large-scale renewable energy projects, hindering the timeline for transitioning to cleaner energy production.
9d ago
Environment
‘Astounding’ ocean temperatures in 2023 intensified extreme weather, data shows
Record levels of heat were absorbed last year by Earth’s seas, which have been warming year-on-year for the past decade
9d ago
Environment
Cummins to Pay Record-Breaking $2 Billion Fine for Illegal Truck Emissions
Cummins, one of the world's largest engine manufacturers, has agreed to pay a $2 billion fine and other costs after illegally installing devices on about one million pickup trucks to bypass emission standards. The settlement includes the largest-ever civil penalty in a Clean Air Act case.
10d ago
Environment
Consumer Advocacy Group Sues Starbucks Over False Advertising Claims
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit from a consumer advocacy group alleging that the company falsely advertises its commitment to ethical sourcing on its coffee and tea products.
11d ago
Environment
2023 Smashes Record for World's Hottest Year by Huge Margin
The year 2023 broke the record for the hottest year ever recorded by a large margin, highlighting the urgent need for a rapid reduction in fossil fuel burning to combat the climate crisis.
11d ago
Environment
Spain Pollution: Millions of Plastic Pellets Wash Up on Coast
Communities along the coast of northern Spain are facing an environmental crisis as millions of plastic pellets known as nurdles wash ashore after falling from a ship. The spill, believed to have originated from the Danish-operated vessel Toconao, has led to a massive cleanup effort by volunteers in the Galicia region. The pellets, which are less than 5mm wide, are extremely difficult to clean up. There are concerns that the spill could spread further east along the coast, posing risks to wildlife and the fishing industry.
12d ago
Environment
Extreme Weather Events Set to Slam U.S.
Multiple storms and a polar vortex event are expected to impact the U.S. in the next two weeks, causing travel disruptions and posing threats to lives and infrastructure.
13d ago
Environment
Some reintroduced wolves in Colorado have history of attacking livestock
A recent effort to re-populate wolves in Colorado has resulted in some wolves with a history of attacking livestock being released into the state.