Is the plastic industry greenwashing its recycling efforts? Here are the details. The Plastic Pitch The plastic industry has been stepping up its advertising game in the last few years. You will likely have seen their latest ad campaign everywhere at the moment – on major networks, plastered across social media, and snuck into sports events. Big Spenders The ads, …
Interested in how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ climate change stance has changed over time? Let’s take a look. Florida’s Weather Gone Wild Florida is currently in the grips of some of the most extreme weather ever seen in The Sunshine State. The first few months of the year began with the Florida Climate Center reporting that 2024 had the warmest …
Al Gore has made headlines after choosing a horse in the run to the white house. Here are the details. Harris Gets the Gore Greenlight Former Vice President Al Gore is backing Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. Eco-Warrior’s Endorsement Gore, famous for his environmental activism, didn’t hold back his praise. “As a prosecutor, Kamala Harris took on Big …
Rumors are swirling about a possible increase in gas prices in California following the passing of a controversial emissions program. Fueling the Future Since 2007, California has been following the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – a rule that encourages the use of cleaner fuels by making companies lower the carbon pollution from their products. 2007 saw the creation of …
Despite all the talk about switching to green energy, it seems governments around the world aren’t being totally honest. Here are the details. Western Nations’ Dirty Secret It’s 2024, and rich Western countries – the US and the UK, to name two big players – are ramping up oil and gas exploration. There is potential for nearly 12 billion tonnes …
Worries have been raised after Walmart announced a change to its in-store prices. Here are the full details. Smart Shopping Your next trip to the supermarket might become an entirely new experience due to this cutting-edge tech: electronic shelf labels (ESLs). Stickering the Future Walmart has just announced it’s ditching the old-school price stickers in favor of these digital labels …
Biden is cozying up to an unexpected ally in the fight against climate change. Here are the details. Super Pollutant Showdown The Biden Administration is stepping up its efforts to slash nitrous oxide emissions – a super pollutant – by brokering a climate deal with an unlikely partner: China. White House Climate Summit Reveals Bold Plans This big news came …
American workers are in the midst of a massive hunger crisis. Here are the details. The Ironic Appetite You won’t believe who’s going hungry in the land of plenty – the very people who put food on your table. America’s farmworkers – the unsung heroes of our agricultural industry – are facing a hunger crisis. Fields of Plenty, Tables of …
The VA is under fire after a damning report revealed the department is trying to rid itself of almost 10,000 staff members while trying to keep the lid on a multi-million dollar scandal. VA Under Fire Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ground Picture In a massively controversial move, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has started laying off frontline healthcare …
California’s supposedly toughest oil well cleanup law just hit a snag, and it’s a big one. Here are the details. California’s Oil Well Cleanup Law Last October, California passed AB 1167, a law that deals with the massive number of unplugged and ownerless oil wells that are leaking pollutants into the environment. AB 1167 The idea was simple: if a …
