Supreme Court rulings weaken environmental protections in 2024
Dec 23, 2024 · Recent Supreme Court decisions have curtailed federal agencies' power to regulate pollution and address climate change, signaling a shift toward judicial control of environmental policy.Natalia Mesa reports for High Country News.In short:The court overturned the Chevron doctrine, limiting agencies’ ...
Why most Americans still choose sprawl over walkable …
Dec 19, 2024 · While walkable neighborhoods promise cleaner air, vibrant communities, and less driving, a new study finds that most Americans still prefer the space and affordability of suburban sprawl.Harry Stevens reports for The Washington Post.In short:A study of U.S. metro areas highlights the benefits of "15...
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Quiet environmental progress in 2024 offers hope for climate action
Dec 17, 2024 · Several overlooked advancements in 2024 brought encouraging developments for climate change and nature conservation.Isabelle Gerretsen, Martha Henriques, Katherine Latham, Lucy Sherriff Jocelyn Timperley report for BBC.In short:The UK shut down its last coal-fired power plant, symbolizing a major sh...
Coral reefs shield billions in property from storm damage - EHN
Jan 7, 2025 · After hurricanes devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, research revealed that communities near coral reefs faced less destruction, leading to new federal investments in reef restoration.Saqib Rahim reports for Grist.In short:Puerto Rico received $38.6 million from FEMA to repair coral reefs, marking the f...
Glyphosate, explained - EHN
Mar 2, 2022 · Since it first went on the market in 1974, glyphosate has been used for weed control, as an exfoliant to eradicate unwanted vegetation and illegal crops, and as a crop desiccant—a chemical applied to crops to dry them out more quickly before harvest.
Phthalate chemicals found in popular ghees - EHN
Oct 18, 2024 · Seven popular ghees recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation.. Partnering with EHN.org, Mamavation — an environmental wellness blog and community — had seven ghees, which is a kind of clarified butter, tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab and found levels of phthalates ranging from 105 parts per billion to ...
Biden aims for steep emissions cuts amid looming Trump presidency
Dec 20, 2024 · President Biden announced a new goal to slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035, even as Donald Trump’s return to the White House threatens to derail climate policies.Maxine Joselow reports for The Washington Post.In short:Biden’s updated climate target aims to reduce emissions by ...
El Hierro's pioneering efforts in sustainability - EHN
Dec 12, 2024 · A small Canary Island is setting the gold standard for renewable energy, using wind and water to power its way toward total self-sufficiency while becoming a global model for sustainable living.Ofelia de Pablo and Javier Zurita report for The Guardian.In short:El Hierro, one of the smallest Canary I...
EPA accelerates semiconductor PFAS approvals amid pollution …
Dec 23, 2024 · The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is fast-tracking approvals for PFAS chemicals used in semiconductor production, raising alarm over their environmental and health impacts despite industry reassurances.. Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.. In short: The EPA is expediting reviews of PFAS chemicals for semiconductor use, claiming a "closed-loop" system limits environmental exposure.