July 2020 Archive
Zimbabweans cashing in on car exhaust dust
Parked behind 50 other cars in front of a gas station in Bulawayo’s Central Business District, early on a Friday morning, 30-year-old Henry Chinula flicks through a
Source: thewestsidegazette.com
Ranchers protest Burger King ad campaign
Burger King released the Impossible Whopper in August 2019, a controversial to some product which features a meat-free patty made mostly of soy instead of beef
Source: rocketminer.com
'Explore Your Shore' to help save marine life
People are being encouraged to participate in the 'Explore Your Shore' surveys, to play their part in marine conservation by gathering information about local shorelines
Source: irishexaminer.com
How Building Energy Efficiency Helps Improve The Air Quality In Cities
Air pollution has a great impact on the health of the society and environment, and has been linked with many health-related issues including respiratory and cardiac illness, so it
Source: southafricatoday.net
Total writes off $9.3B in oilsands assets, cancels CAPP membership
French energy giant Total says it is writing off $9
Source: globalnews.ca'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead
That’s a pressing question that has had no definitive answer until now
Source: wuft.org
Ranchers protest Burger King ad campaign
Burger King released the Impossible Whopper in August 2019, a controversial-to-some product which features a meat-free patty made mostly of soy instead of beef
Source: trib.com
Precious Scottish bog officially backed to get same global status as the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal
IT is the huge, rolling expanse of wilderness in the north of Scotland that is being credited with making a major contribution in the fight against climate change
Source: heraldscotland.com
Review suggests repealing Resource Management Act and starting again
Rather than trying to amend the Resource Management Act, an independent review panel says it's best to repeal it and start again
Source: newshub.co.nz
UC Davis air quality expert says AB 2959 may increase greenhouse gases
One of the state’s leading experts on the role of animal agriculture in climate change is urged legislators to oppose Assembly Bill 2959, legislation that would result in more
Source: dailydemocrat.com
Ocasio-Cortez Amendment Would Block New Pipeline Construction, Hobble US Energy System, Critics Claim
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y
Source: theepochtimes.comDeutsche Bank won't back any new oilsands or coal projects
Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank is joining a lengthening list of European lenders and insurance companies that say they won't back new oilsands projects
Source: nationalobserver.com
'Plastic Free July' goes local with the launch of the Plastic Free Salish Sea campaign
Plastic Free July, https://www.plasticfreejuly
Source: islandsweekly.comDEP Offering Grants to Small Businesses and Farmers for Energy, Environmental Projects
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Monday the availability of $1 million in grant funding to Pennsylvania small businesses and farmers
Source: gantdaily.com
Democratic committee OKs platform with progressives' input
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reflecting presidential candidate Joe Biden’s careful positioning, a key Democratic Party committee on Monday approved a 2020 platform that presents a liberal outline for the country but
Source: fairfieldcitizenonline.com
Oil and Gas Groups See 'Some Common Ground' in Biden Energy Plan
HOUSTON — Joseph R. Biden Jr
Source: nytimes.com
Huffman advances North Coast, Environmental wins in first round of appropriations
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R
Source: willitsnews.com
Democratic committee OKs platform with progressives' input
WASHINGTON — Reflecting presidential candidate Joe Biden’s careful positioning, a key Democratic Party committee on Monday approved a 2020 platform that presents a liberal outline for the country but rejects
Source: timescolonist.comIn 100 days, the climate emergency may be even more serious. That's why we're launching this series
On 4 November, the day after the presidential election, the US is poised to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement
Source: theguardian.comThe US withdrawal from the Paris climate accord will hurt people of color most
It’s official – in 100 days the United States will formally withdraw from the Paris climate agreement
Source: theguardian.com
Bleak future predicted for polar bears in Canada's Arctic
A study published this week has painted a grim picture of the future of polar bears, particularly in the low Arctic
Source: globalnews.ca
Greenpeace protesters block Taranaki fertiliser plant
Protesters from Greenpeace blocked a fertiliser plant in Taranaki on Monday, saying they were demonstrating against the "chemical's destructive climate impact"
Source: newshub.co.nz
Natural Selections: Film screening - 'The Story of Plastic'
As if the pandemic, the economy, and racial justice were not enough to worry about, as if last week’s hot spell doesn't remind us that climate change needs
Source: montgomerynews.com
Offshore renewables can be the catalyst for the UK's green economic recovery
THE COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on the g lobal economy
Source: heraldscotland.comNew lawsuit aims to block planned World Logistics Center in Moreno Valley
Opponents of the World Logistics Center have filed another lawsuit in an attempt to stop a plan to build one of the world’s largest logistics centers in Moreno Valley
Source: pe.com
Wyoming Democratic US Senate candidates get their shot at the debate stage
Two days after Wyoming’s Republican candidates for U.S
Source: trib.com
Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate discuss climate change, health care during forum
CHEYENNE – Candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in Wyoming’s U.S
Source: wyomingnews.com
Miami-Dade Recycling 2020: Hialeah and Miami Cancel Amid COVID-19
If you live in the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County, your blue recycling bins are still getting picked up and processed as usual
Source: miaminewtimes.com
Gold vs. Salmon: Battle Over an Alaskan Mine
From the air it looks like just another tract of Alaska’s endless, roadless tundra, pockmarked with lakes and ponds, with a scattering of some of the state’s craggy
Source: nytimes.com
Green Party urged to 'stick with' leader Eamon Ryan after narrow re-election win
Green Party members have been asked to stick with the party and its leader Eamon Ryan after he was re-elected by a narrow margin
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Recycle Right program aims to improve local habits shown in data
This data, gathered by a third party, shows our recyclables have over 25% contamination. This means items that should be in the garbage were placed in the recycling bin
Source: sanbenitolive.com
Countries in Africa and Asia lead the way on climate action as Europe falls behind
The UN's 13th Sustainable Development is climate action; countries have to reach five targets, including measures for reducing carbon emissions and investment in climate resilience
Source: euronews.com
NJDEP Report Details the Impacts of Climate Change on the State
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) released its first Scientific Report on Climate Change in June
Source: shorelocalnews.com
'Plastic Free July' goes local with the launch of the Plastic Free Salish Sea campaign
Plastic Free July, https://www.plasticfreejuly
Source: islandssounder.com
Winner of Green Party leadership contest set to be announced
The results of the Green Party leadership contest are expected to be announced on Thursday evening
Source: irishexaminer.com
Activists slam Trump admin proposed aircraft emissions standards
The administration of United States President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it plans to adopt aircraft emissions standards modelled on international ones - a move it says will not further
Source: aljazeera.com
US says it will adopt global climate standards for aviation
The Trump administration said Wednesday that it plans to adopt aircraft emissions standards modeled on international ones, a move it says will not further reduce climate-damaging emissions from planes
Source: pinerivertimes.comUS says it will adopt global climate standards for aviation
The Trump administration said Wednesday that it plans to adopt aircraft emissions standards modeled on international ones, a move it says will not further reduce climate-damaging emissions from planes
Source: mystateline.com
US says it will adopt global climate standards for aviation
The Trump administration said Wednesday that it plans to adopt aircraft emissions standards modeled on international ones, a move it says will not further reduce climate-damaging emissions from planes
Source: fairfieldcitizenonline.com
Biden's New Climate Plan Shows Why Progressives Must Vote
The perils of climate change are upon us. The U.S. has spent far too long being ambivalent toward the dire threat of climate change, exacerbated under Trump’s administration
Source: emorywheel.com
Wyoming responds to overhaul of landmark environmental act
Wyoming produces more minerals from public land than almost any other state in the country and also maintains some of the most coveted wildlife habitats in the world
Source: trib.comU.S. EPA proposing first-ever airplane emissions standards
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced it was proposing the first U.S. emissions standards for commercial aircraft. In 2016, the U.N
Source: reuters.com
First-ever U.S. emissions standards for commercial aircraft to be proposed: sources
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to announce on Wednesday the first proposed U.S. emissions standards for commercial aircraft, officials briefed on the matter said
Source: globalnews.caProgressive policies are destined to fail: John Stossel
I laughed when I saw The Washington Post headline: “Minneapolis had progressive policies, but its economy still left black families behind.” The media are so clueless
Source: dailynews.comU.S. EPA to propose first-ever airplane emissions standards, sources say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to announce on Wednesday the first proposed U.S. emissions standards for commercial aircraft, officials briefed on the matter said
Source: reuters.comDems push universal health care, police overhaul in platform
Democratic officials are moving toward a 2020 platform that promises universal access to health care, an overhaul to the U.S
Source: bcdemocrat.com
Dems push universal health care, police overhaul in platform
Democratic officials are moving toward a 2020 platform that promises universal access to health care, an overhaul to the U.S
Source: thetandd.com
Coal power should be relegated to the ash heap of history
During and after his 2016 campaign, the current U.S. president promised to make coal great again
Source: rabble.ca
Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers
Apple has announced a target of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business and manufacturing supply chain by 2030
Source: bbc.comCentre Co. Receives Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant
HARRISBURG – On Monday, the Wolf Administration awarded more than $2.1 million in 2019 Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIGs)
Source: gantdaily.com
Court blocks Trump administration's attempt to relax methane emission rules
A federal court has once again blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to roll back methane regulations on Friday
Source: trib.com
Gen Less Ways Of Working And Travelling Can Cut Climate Emissions Dramatically And At No Cost
If enough New Zealanders continued to work from home on a regular basis, the country could easily save the same amount of carbon emissions as taking 35,000 cars off
Source: scoop.co.nz
More national parks can address climate emergency, say campaigners
Creating more national parks across Scotland would be a “brilliant way” to help tackle the climate emergency, campaigners say
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
RFP issued for removal of ex-HMCS Cormorant from Bridgewater waterfront
A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada for the removal of the derelict former Navy ship HMCS Cormorant from the Port of
Source: capebretonpost.comAn Taisce lodges objection to Bord Gas Networks multi-million euro project in north Cork
An Taisce has lodged an objection with An Bord Pleanála against a multi-million euro plan to create a plant in north Cork which will inject farm-produced gas into
Source: irishexaminer.comThe global waste of valuable and toxic electronic equip...
An avalanche of toxic waste electrical and electronic equipment worth several hundred billion rands disappeared down the global drain last year
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Greens criticised over moving biodiversity brief to housing department
The Government’s decision to move responsibility for nature and biodiversity to the Department of Housing has been strongly objected to by a broad range of environmental groups – with most
Source: irishtimes.com$10bn of precious metals dumped each year in electronic waste, says UN
At least $10bn (£7
Source: theguardian.com
Scrap metal yards have sent polluted runoff into Tampa Bay for years, suit says
Stormwater carrying toxic metals and petroleum products has been flowing for years into Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay from six scrap metal recycling centers, according to a lawsuit filed by
Source: tampabay.com
These college conservatives say climate change is real. Now to convince their elders.
Karly Matthews, who graduated from Temple University last month with a degree in journalism, has always identified as conservative but like most of her Gen Z peers, she also cares
Source: philly.com
Climate lens to apply to more Government decisions
The Government is in the process of changing the rules so that more Cabinet decisions go through a climate change assessment
Source: stuff.co.nz
Trans Mountain timeline: A look at key dates in the project's history
OTTAWA — The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion cleared another legal hurdle Thursday when the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal to First Nations that argue they were not properly
Source: toronto.citynews.ca
As House Votes, Republicans Say No to Democrats' Infrastructure Legislation
As House members debate Democrats’ $1
Source: theepochtimes.com
Ontario extends logging industry exemption from endangered species law
The Ontario government extended a temporary law that allows the forestry industry to be exempt from adhering to endangered species protections Monday
Source: nationalobserver.comHouse climate action plan has a big focus on California
California and other U.S
Source: latimes.comGeneral Iron relocation: Lightfoot should nix plans to head to Southeast Side
Chicago’s Southeast Side was an industrial capital of the Great Lakes region in the 20th century — a distinction that famously came with a great cost to its residents’ health
Source: chicago.suntimes.comHouse Democrats' climate plan would end greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a plan to address climate change that would set a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while pushing renewable energy such
Source: denverpost.com