By Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica Potential funding cuts for NOAA and its research partners threaten irreparable harm not only to climate research but to American safety, competitiveness, and national security. Over the past two months, the Trump administration has taken steps to eliminate regulations addressing climate change, pull back funding for …
The gas station of the future is not what you think
By Adam Clark Estes, Vox America’s EV charging network is stronger than ever. Charge here, there, everywhere. Getty Images There’s a bodega on the corner where I live in Brooklyn, New York, with a massive TikTok following and a thick cable almost always stretched out the front door and plugged into a Tesla. …
Lawmakers propose revolutionary use for old oil wells — here’s what it could mean for the energy sector
By Kritiksha Sharma, The Cool Down The proposal would tackle two big problems. Photo Credit: iStock A new bill in New Mexico is flipping the script on a long-standing major environmental challenge — and transforming it into an opportunity for clean energy development. House Bill 361, introduced by Rep. Andrea …
Tillage reductions lead to dramatic rise in crop yields and soil organic carbon levels
By Addison DeHaven, Phys.Org A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil organic carbon levels and an increase in corn and soybean yields. Corn and soybean yields have increased dramatically since 2000, according to a new study from South Dakota …
How the Trump Administration’s Interpretation of One Word—‘Harm’—Could Gut Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
By Kiley Price and Wyatt Myskow, Inside Climate News A proposed rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would change the definition of “harm” to an endangered species, effectively allowing such activities as logging and oil drilling to be approved even if they harm protected plant and animal habitats. …
Paris air pollution is down 50% after its radical bike-friendly transformation
By Adele Peters, Fast Company Cars have been banned from more than 100 streets. Tens of thousands of parking spots have been eliminated. Hundreds of miles of bike lanes have been added. And air pollution is plummeting. [Photo: François-Xavier Chamoulaud/Unsplash] A decade ago, streets in Paris were clogged with cars …
Why Recycled Plastic Won’t Solve the Packaging Pollution Problem
By Scarlett Buckley, Sustainable Brands As brands roll back packaging pledges, recycled plastic is taking center stage — but at what cost? Here’s why integrating alternative materials into supply chains makes the most business sense. A few years ago, companies were excited about the potential of sustainable materials. With oceans filling up …
Texas Oil Drillers Can Bury Toxic Waste on Private Property Without Telling the Landowner. A New Bill Seeks to Change That
By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste. Supporters of the bill gave testimony this week at the state capitol. Tanks hold oilfield waste for disposal in the Permian Basin. Credit: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via …
Researchers make stunning discovery after fish disappear from bustling waterway: ‘A big deal’
By Simon Sage, The Cool Down “There’s a lot of potential to have more.” Photo Credit: iStock Habitat restoration efforts have led to the reappearance of wild salmon in one California creek, according to Phys.org. A University of California, Davis, study identified the genealogy of Chinook salmon returning to Putah Creek …
Logging doesn’t prevent wildfires, but Trump is trying it anyway
By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist The Agriculture Department is opening more than 112 million acres of federal forests to logging in a misguided bid to prevent fires and boost timber production. UCG via Getty Images In an emergency directive issued late last week, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced …