The EPA just threw a major curveball at the plastics industry. The Plastic Shell Game Plastics companies have allegedly been pulling the wool over our eyes for years, with a sneaky accounting trick called “mass balance” to make their products seem way more eco-friendly than they actually are. The Magic Math Making Plastic ‘Green’ The mass balance method is basically …
A new court ruling in Louisiana has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates. Federal Court Drops a Bombshell on EPA’s Powers A federal court in Louisiana has thrown a wrench into the fight for environmental justice this week. Pollution Knows No Color? In a controversial move, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana – led by Judge …
We need to talk about the ticking time bomb that’s lying beneath our soil: zombie oil wells. The Rusting Relics of America’s Oil Boom Millions of old oil and gas wells are scattered across the U.S., not producing energy anymore but instead leaking dangerous chemicals into the environment. An Environmental Nightmare in the Making These rusty relics could become an …
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is under fire after a huge drilling project was approved in the state’s backyard. Colorado’s Oil Bombshell In a move that’s sparking huge backlash, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) has just approved a hugely controversial large-scale drilling project near the Aurora Reservoir. 166 Wells, 32,000 Acres The plan by Denver-based company Crestone Resources, …
California’s energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of it lies Diablo Canyon, the state’s last remaining nuclear power station. But what’s all the fuss about, and why should it matter to you? Let’s break it down. California’s Nuclear Legacy Nuclear power isn’t just about glowing green rods and mushroom clouds. It’s been a massive part …
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you might have noticed a changing trend in the world of chocolate. Higher prices and smaller candy bars are becoming the norm – and unfortunately it’s not going to stop there, as a recent report reveals there’s a lot of change coming in the future. Let’s see what’s going to happen. Climate Change Impact …
A new report has revealed the scary state of America’s water supply problems. America’s Thirst Trap America’s water reservoirs are in deep trouble – pardon the pun. New research has sounded the alarm about our water storage systems, which are shrinking and becoming unreliable faster than we thought. Reservoirs on the Rocks Climate change is hitting hard, and our reservoirs …
Have you gotten used to ordering stuff online and it coming the next day? Well, as Bob Dylan once put it, the times, they are a changin’. Is Fast Shipping on Its Last Legs? We’ve all grown to love the convenience of ordering online. Order something from anywhere in the nation, and you’re more than likely to be offered next-day …
As new energy sources crop up across the country, a startup company has secured a huge deal that will change the way energy is generated in California. Here are the details. California’s New Energy Game-Changer Everyone has heard of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric cars. These are all great ways of tackling climate change while keeping the same standard …
Walmart has just announced the launch of a new private brand that could save those eco-friendly shoppers among us hundreds of dollars per year. Eco-Friendly Savings Walmart has just set the grocery industry abuzz by announcing its largest food brand launch in twenty years. Affordable and Accessible “Bettergoods” is a new line of plant-based products, all about making plant-based eating …
