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News & UpdatesMay 20, 2019 Why the Guardian is changing the language it uses about the environment
Source: The Guardian
The Guardian has updated its style guide to introduce terms that more accurately describe the environmental crises facing the world. Instead of “climate change” the preferred terms are “climate emergency, crisis or breakdown” and... May 16, 2019 Energy-saving solutions let homeowners cut costs while helping the environment
Source: CNBC
Making smart upgrades in a home — electricity, water usage, heating and air-conditioning — could save a homeowner from 5% to 30% on annual utility bills, according to energy.gov. May 13, 2019 Another Montana and Wyoming coal operator declares bankruptcy
Source: KBZK TV
GILLETTE, Wyo.- One of the last big coal companies operating in Montana and Wyoming declared bankruptcy Friday. Cloud Peak Energy, which operates three coal mines in the Powder River Basin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday... May 13, 2019 CO2 in the atmosphere just exceeded 415 parts per million for the first time in human history
Source: Tech Crunch
For the first time in human history — not recorded history, but since humans have existed on Earth — carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has topped 415 parts per million, reaching 415.26 parts per million, according to sensors at... May 9, 2019 Britain Just Went a Week Without Coal For the First Time in 137 Years
Source: Gizmodo
Coal may have helped birth the Industrial Revolution in Britain, but the nation is working hard to leave it behind. And it just hit a big milestone: This marks the first time since 1882 that Britain has run a week without coal. May 9, 2019 $2.5 trillion 'Holy Grail' found? Breakthrough discovery could lead to 100 percent recyclable plastics, scientists say
Source: Fox News
Plastic pollution in the world's oceans may have a $2.5 trillion impact, negatively affecting "almost all marine ecosystem services," including areas such as fisheries, recreation and heritage. But a breakthrough from scientists... April 29, 2019 Cruise Ship Pollution Is Causing Serious Health And Environmental Problems
Source: Forbes
However, as nations strive to reduce their CO2 emissions and companies come under pressure to decrease their carbon footprint, the maritime industry is finding itself under growing scrutiny. April 29, 2019 Ford electric vehicles and hybrids: Here are some of the many models arriving soon
Source: Green Car Reports
With last week’s announcement of a strategic partnership with electric truckmaker hopeful Rivian, cemented by a pending $500 million equity investment, Ford Motor Company is covering the bases for how the market might evolve and... April 29, 2019 Millennials and Gen Z are finally gaining ground in the climate battle — here are the signs they're winning
Source: Markets Insider
McKibben pointed to the October 2018 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as the catalyst for this current "climate moment." Hollis Johnson/Business Insider According ... April 26, 2019 Report ranks oil companies by water, chemical management practices
Source: Houston Chronicle
A new report from the shareholder advocacy group As You Sow and investment advisory firm Boston Common Asset Management ranks oil companies based on their water and chemicals management practices. Released on Wednesday morning,... |
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