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A Missouri judge just ruled against a state law forcing financial institutions to get approval when considering environmental, social, and governance factors in their investment decisions. This push from Republican lawmakers is part of the movement against “woke” policies in business. Controversial Regulations An investment regulation was recently introduced as a way of stopping financial institutions from considering environmental, social, …
Florida is making waves with a major environmental project underway. It’s massive and will benefit the environment and the people. Here’s what it’s all about. Feed the Everglades One of Florida’s most important objectives is storing and distributing clean water to the Everglades. But without wastage. The already available Lake Okeechobee freshwater lake is a major asset for all of …
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 …
Climate change is here, and some states are shockingly unprepared. Are you living in one of these states of denial? 1. Florida: Paradise Under Siege Florida faces catastrophic risks from rising sea levels, with 3 million people projected to be affected by 2050. Miami is already experiencing regular flooding, and adaptation costs are estimated to reach $4 billion by 2030. …
A widely-used weedkiller has been banned in the US after the EPA judged it too dangerous for farmworkers, particularly pregnant females and their unborn children. Emergency Ban Issued In a historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency ban on the pesticide DCPA, also known as Dacthal, due to the health risks it poses. DCPA Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) …
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 …
The UN Secretary-General has recently highlighted the dangers of rising seas as he advocates more cuts to toxic emissions. Coming For Us All Millions of people around the globe are at risk of displacement, starvation, and disease as the sea levels continue to rise. The General Secretary warns that the “surging seas are coming for us all” in his speech. …
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, …
Ignoring climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s an economic crisis unfolding right before our eyes. How will it affect your financial future? 1. Rising Insurance Premiums Climate-related damages are becoming more frequent and severe, leading insurers to raise premiums. In Florida alone, homeowners’ insurance rates have jumped by as much as 30% in 2023 due to increased hurricanes and …
The climate battle in America isn’t just about rising temperatures—it’s a fierce political war. Red states and blue states have starkly different approaches to climate policy, and the results are shocking. Here’s how each side is handling the climate crisis—and why their strategies might be making things worse. 1. Texas’s Fossil Fuel Favoritism Texas has doubled down on fossil fuels, …
