Environment

Air Pollution Causes People to Lose A Year of Education

September 10, 2018 by Kristina Martin

Air pollution leads to people losing the equivalent of one year of education, says a new study conducted in China. Developing countries are more likely to have poor air quality, and 95% of the world’s population is breathing unsafe air.… [read]

EPA Reversal of Harmful Pesticide Ban Violated Federal Law, Says Appeals Court

August 23, 2018 by Kristina Martin

The Environmental Protection Agency under the direction of Scott Pruitt removed a 2012 ban of a harmful pesticide, chlorpyrifos, in 2017, a move that a federal appeals court ruled violated federal law. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in… [read]

Trump EPA Announces the Reversal of Obama Fuel Economy Mandate

August 17, 2018 by Kristina Martin

The Trump administration continues its efforts to roll back Obama programs, announcing plans to eliminate the fuel economy mandate that requires automakers to reach a fleet average of 54.5 mpg by 2025. In light of the announcement, the fuel efficiency… [read]

Study Shows Cell Phone Towers Harmful To Animals, Plants – 5G Will Be Much Worse

August 15, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Electromagnetic Radiation From Power Lines and Cell Towers Disorientates Birds, Insects, Affects Plant Health EKLIPSE is a UK based organization that aims to, “…improve the integration of emerging issues into policy development related to or impacting on biodiversity and ecosystem… [read]

Trump’s FDA Is Bringing Back Asbestos and Making Russian Company Very Happy

August 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: August 22, 2018

In his continued effort to make America great again, Donald Trump is bringing back asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber with a lot of qualities desirable for manufacturing. It’s an excellent heat insulator, it dampens sound, and it is fire-resistant,… [read]

Meat and Dairy Industry On Course To Contribute More Global pollution Than OIL Companies

August 10, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: August 10, 2018

Within the next few decades, Big Meat and Big Dairy will surpass Big Oil for climate pollution, according to a new study by the non-profits GRAIN and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. The jointly published study quantified emissions… [read]

FDA Loophole That Allows Farmers To Administer Antibiotics Indefinitely

August 9, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: August 9, 2018

Antibiotics benefit farmers by speeding up the time it takes livestock to be ready for slaughter. Cows and chickens and other livestock grow faster with antibiotic use than they would otherwise. For cattle, the time from birth to slaughter can… [read]