“Hurricane Laura tore through a region that is home to dozens of major oil refineries, petrochemical plants and plastics facilities. Now, residents could be breathing… Read More »Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Laura Hit
“Hurricanes that go from dangerous to deadly very quickly are occurring more often, research suggests.” “Surveying the Gulf of Mexico late Tuesday afternoon, National Hurricane… Read More »Hurricane Laura’s Rapid Intensification Is A Sign Of A Warming Climate
“Many of the chemical profiles that we see in cetaceans are similar to the types of chemical profiles that we see in humans who live… Read More »“Stranded Whales And Dolphins Offer A Snapshot Of Ocean Contamination”
“Resource revenue is expected to fall to levels not seen since the 1970s as Jason Kenney’s UCP government announces deficit projections $16.8 billion higher than… Read More »Collapse in Oil Revenue Leads to Historic Alberta Deficit
““Routine flaring” from oil wells produces emissions that harm the climate and human health. Two states have proposed new rules to reduce it, just as… Read More »“States Take Action to Curb Oil Industry’s Most Glaring Problem”
“In fresh evidence of a link between air pollution and vulnerability to COVID-19, Emory University researchers have tied a modest increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure… Read More »“Common Pollutant Linked To 11% Higher Virus Death Rate”
“Fine particulate matter and ozone from wildfire smoke are associated with heart and lung diseases, compromised immune systems and even vulnerability to Covid-19.” “Record setting… Read More »Smoke, Health Effects From California Fires Travel Across the Country
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing another suit over its rule that limits states’ ability to block pipelines and other controversial projects that cross… Read More »“Green Groups Fight EPA Rollback Limiting States From Blocking Projects”
“The number of fires in the Brazilian Amazon has risen dramatically in recent weeks and now achieved a bleak milestone: more than 500 major, largely… Read More »Bleak Milestone: 500 Major Fires Detected In Brazilian Amazon This Year
“Bayer AG’s comprehensive settlement of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup weed killer is in jeopardy after lawyers for some consumers accused the company of reneging… Read More »“Bayer’s $11 Billion Roundup Deal Faces New Concerns From Judge”