New study says conservation works, providing hope for biodiversity efforts
Conservation efforts are making a significant difference in protecting the planet’s biodiversity, according to a new study published in the journal Science. In an analysis of 186 studies covering 665 trials, researchers evaluated the impact of conservation...Podcast: Skipping Meals Restores Your Youth? The Science Behind Fasting.
A recent study found that controlled periods of fasting could hold the key to unlocking a longer, healthier life. Do we finally have evidence that skipping meals reverses aging, or is the situation more complicated than that?Beer, Wine, Whiskey, Cigars, and Cigarettes Are Not on the DEA’s List of Controlled Substances. Cannabis Shouldn’t Be Either.
The DEA announced its plans to re-schedule cannabis from a Schedule 1 drug to Schedule 3 on its list of controlled substances. But this makes it federally illegal to consume cannabis without a doctor’s prescription. We don’t need a doctor’s prescription to purchase...New EPA regulations target air, water, land and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal
by Patrick Parenteau, Vermont Law & Graduate School Electric power generation in the U.S. is shifting rapidly away from fossil fuels toward cleaner and lower-carbon sources. State clean energy targets and dramatic declines in the cost of renewable electricity are...Nestlé launches pair of initiatives to decarbonize cocoa supply chain
Read the full story at Agriculture Dive. Nestlé said it is launching two projects aimed at reducing and removing carbon emissions from its cocoa supply chains. The initiative, announced Thursday, builds on the company’s commitment to reach net-zero status by 2050. The...Agtech promises to reduce farm emissions. But is the market ready?
Read the full story at Agriculture Dive. New innovations hold promise for businesses looking to meet sustainability goals. But farmers will need to get on board first.Tana rebuilds machines to give them a second life
Read the full story at Waste Today. Tana, a Finland-based manufacturer of machines and equipment for the mechanical processing of solid waste, is testing a new initiative to double the life cycle of its machines by rebuilding them. Tana’s Second Life initiative was...New book tackles waste crisis at the personal and policy levels
Read the full story at Waste Dive. Author Edward Humes’ new book, Total Garbage, aims to serve as a how-to guide for reducing waste in everyday life while advocating for changes in U.S. waste policy through EPR and other means.Flexing for the planet: How Walmart crushed its supplier emissions target
Read the full story at Retail Dive. The retailer leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, according to a Walmart executive.The IKIDS study is uncovering how prenatal exposure to chemicals can affect a child’s development
Read the full story from Illinois Public Media. Chemicals and other environmental exposures are affecting the neurodevelopment of babies and children, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research study IKIDS. IKIDS, which stands for Illinois...How Patagonia and other brands are getting rid of ‘forever chemicals’ in your clothes
Read the full story from Fast Company. Hundreds of products are made with PFAS, including apparel. Here’s how clothing companies are phasing out those toxic chemicals now.Most consumers unaware of health risks posed by “forever chemicals” in food packaging, researchers warn
Read the full story at Packaging Insights. The majority (80%) of consumers are not familiar with “forever chemicals” and the term PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to a survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging....Walmart pilots 3D weaving machines for apparel manufacturing
Read the full story at Manufacturing Dive. Walmart announced a pilot project on Thursday with Unspun, a fashion tech company, to test its 3D weaving machines to make workwear style pants for the retailer’s house brand. With 3D weaving machines, yarn is spun directly...Peer learning helps San Diego center community voices in clean energy plans
Read the full story from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has ambitious plans to make local progress toward California’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. While they have experience in the clean energy...Are Great Lakes cities ready for climate migrants?
Read the full story at Great Lakes Echo. Minnesota is one of the states least vulnerable to the ravages of climate change, ranking in the 14th percentile for social and environmental vulnerability, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. Wisconsin falls within...Crime and Punishment Progressive vs. Law-and-Order Prosecutors
In a justice system where safety is paramount, the debate between progressive prosecutors and their law-and-order counterparts rages on. With divergent approaches to crime, each camp champions its ideology, leaving the public caught in the crossfire. But what policies...Oil companies leverage academic partnerships to influence climate change action
Oil companies are strategically partnering with universities to influence climate change research and policy, recently revealed documents show. Emma Dumain and Corbin Hiar report for E&E News.In short:Major oil companies have donated millions to prestigious...“Plastic Pollution Talks Make Modest Progress But Sidestep Production Curbs”
“Negotiations on a future global treaty to tackle soaring plastic pollution ran overtime into Tuesday morning amid tense debates over whether the world should seek to limit the amount of plastic being made. As the week-long talks in the Canadian capital of...EPA restricts toxic chemical to protect health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has banned consumer use of methylene chloride, a paint stripper linked to cancer, while allowing certain commercial uses with strict worker protections.Matthew Daly reports for The Associated Press.In short:The EPA is banning...Games weave climate education into fun
Games are increasingly being used as educational tools to engage and teach players about climate change and sustainability. Kiley Price reports for Inside Climate News. In short: Minecraft’s “Heat Wave Survival” game personifies extreme heat as a...Promising environmental advancements signal hope amid climate concerns in 2024
Amid widespread climate anxiety, 2024 has ushered in numerous environmental successes, from renewable energy breakthroughs to significant legislative reforms.As reported by Angela Symons in Euronews.Green.In short:Renewable energy use is surging with initiatives like...Fool’s Gold: Looks Like Gold & Used By Fools. But it May Be Important.
“Fool’s gold” (pyrite) is nice to look at, but not especially useful. That could change if the findings of a small study hold up. Unexpectedly higher levels of lithium – an element that is in enormous demand – were found in pyrite. This...Op-ed: After decades of disinformation, the US finally begins regulating PFAS chemicals
Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would regulate two forms of PFAS contamination under Superfund laws reserved for “the nation’s worst hazardous waste sites.”EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the action will ensure that “polluters...Indigenous Philippine village rejects gold mine, cites flawed consultation
SITIO DALICNO, Philippines — Domeng Laita, 64, stands on a mountain ledge outside his home, looking down with worry on his face. Below him stands the embankment of the San Roque dam, stretching more than a kilometer (0.6 miles) along the Agno River. In 2012, a spill...Mangrove forestry only sustainable when conservation zones respected: Study
Mangroves are recognized globally for their impressive carbon storage potential and plethora of social and ecological benefits. Beyond their outsize role in buffering the world against greenhouse gas emissions, their extensive root systems protect and stabilize...EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer – The Associated Press
EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer The Associated PressEPA bans most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic solvent – The Washington Post
EPA bans most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic solvent The Washington PostEducation & research bring Rio’s dolphins back from the brink of extinction
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Just 60 kilometers (37 miles) outside the city of Rio de Janeiro, dozens of Guiana dolphins swim cautiously past the motorboat, cutting through the water’s surface to breathe. Leonardo Flach stands at the bow taking photos to later identify...Indigenous communities along Argentina’s Río Chubut mobilize to conserve waterway
CHUBUT RIVER, Argentina — “The waters of this territory converge in the Río Chubut,” began the refrain of a caravan traveling across Argentina’s Patagonia region in the budding first weeks of February. “And like the waters, so too will our voices flow together to be...EPA bans most uses of toxic solvent linked to cancer – Axios
EPA bans most uses of toxic solvent linked to cancer AxiosApologies aren’t enough, Indigenous people say of Brazil dictatorship’s crimes
In Mato Grosso do Sul state, around 100 Indigenous individuals from the Guyraroká community of the Guarani-Kaiowá people are confined to an area of 50 hectares (123 acres) on the edge of a road, surrounded by soybean and corn plantations. Meanwhile, in Minas Gerais...U.S. Chemical Safety Board Applauds New National Fire Protection Association Guidance to Prevent Fires and Explosions Involving Hazardous Materials
CSB Applauds New NFPA GuidanceLas negociaciones sobre el plástico concluyen sin acuerdo para reducir su producción
El esperado tratado del plástico, podría ser el acuerdo más importante relacionado con las emisiones que provocan el cambio climático y la protección del medio ambiente desde el Acuerdo de París de 2015.Deadline, May 1: Call Number with American Libraries podcast producers are looking for your stories about sustainability in libraries
The Call Number with American Libraries podcast producers are looking for your stories about sustainability in libraries. Their May episode centers on sustainability in libraries. For one segment, they are hoping to feature a compilation of 30-second audio clips...EPA bans most uses of cancer-causing chemical used as paint stripper – The Hill
EPA bans most uses of cancer-causing chemical used as paint stripper The HillAgency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Mechanical Power Presses Standard
[Federal Register Volume 89, (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)] [Notice] [Pages 34271] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Mechanical Power Presses StandardCSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition
[Federal Register Volume 89, (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)] [Notice] [Pages 34271-34273] CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.: Applications for Expansion of RecognitionHazardous Energy Control Standard (Lockout/Tagout); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 89, (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)] [Notice] [Pages 34274-34276] Hazardous Energy Control Standard (Lockout/Tagout); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) RequirementsNotice of Alleged Safety and Health Hazards (OSHA-7 Form); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 89, (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)] [Notice] [Pages 34273-34274] Notice of Alleged Safety and Health Hazards (OSHA-7 Form); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork)...Angry farmers in a once-lush Mexican state target avocado orchards that suck up too much water
Read the full story from the Associated Press. As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action on thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico City....Learning by listening to the people who live it
Read the full story from the University of Illinois. Experts from Illinois visited a cooperative prawn and rice farm in Southeast Vietnam to hear the farmers’ stories about their challenges and adaptations to a changing climate.EPA awards nearly $1.2M to student teams for innovative solutions to environmental and public health challenges
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced nearly $1.2 million, in funding to 16 college student teams to research and develop innovative solutions that address environmental and public health challenges as part of the Agency’s People,...Climate-friendly beef? Argentina’s new ‘carbon-neutral’ certification could help reduce livestock emissions – if it’s done right
by Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame In Argentina, where beef is a symbol of national pride, a government-led partnership has started certifying certain livestock as carbon neutral. It’s a big step that shouldn’t be underestimated, but getting the certification...Coming soon to Manhattan, a brand-new tiny forest
Read the full story in the New York Times. Pocket-size forests filled with native plants have been embraced worldwide for their environmental benefits. Now one is planned for New York City.A weekend underground with the bats
Read the full post from the Illinois Bat Conservation Program. This past weekend, Brittany and I were invited to join a winter hibernacula (winter bat roost) survey with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources alongside partners from multiple institutions across...In Bangladesh, olive ridley turtle breaks 4-year record with 53% increase in eggs
This year, Bangladesh has seen its highest number of olive ridley turtle eggs, thanks to extensive conservation actions, including building awareness among local people and the vigilance of local conservation groups to ensure favorable conditions for the species....To build a circular economy, look to the auto industry’s success
Read the full story from GreenBiz. There is a tendency in sustainability circles to think we need to chase after the newest, shiniest solution for every problem. What if a model for building the circular economy was right there all along? The automotive industry...The hottest new job in sustainability: ESG controller
Read the full story at GreenBiz, The title “ESG controller” was virtually non-existent just two years ago. Now there are ESG controllers on the payroll at more than 50 Fortune 100 companies, where they oversee data systems and processes that underpin...EPA to ban most uses of chemical linked to dozens of deaths – The Guardian
EPA to ban most uses of chemical linked to dozens of deaths The GuardianNanodevices can produce energy from evaporating tap or seawater
Read the full story from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified water,...Could ‘microfactories’ pave a new path forward for plastic recycling?
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. As new research reveals how little plastic is recycled and how that waste is affecting human health, Arizona State University and Phoenix are offering what they hope will be a new solution.Arctic rivers face big changes with a warming climate, permafrost thaw and an accelerating water cycle − the effects will have global consequences
Michael A. Rawlins, UMass Amherst and Ambarish Karmalkar, University of Rhode Island As the Arctic warms, its mighty rivers are changing in ways that could have vast consequences – not only for the Arctic region but for the world. Rivers represent the land branch of...Chemicals, forever: how do you fix a problem like PFAS?
by Sarah Wilson, University of Technology Sydney and Rachael Wakefield-Rann, University of Technology Sydney A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”. This class of chemicals, technically known as per-and...EPA bans most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic solvent – The Washington Post – The Washington Post
EPA bans most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic solvent – The Washington Post The Washington PostEPA implements toughest restrictions yet on use of highly toxic chemical in paint stripper – CNN
EPA implements toughest restrictions yet on use of highly toxic chemical in paint stripper CNNEPA rule bans toxic chemical that’s commonly used as paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer – The Hill
EPA rule bans toxic chemical that’s commonly used as paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer The HillACSH Explains: Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine may become a new medical specialty. It claims to focus on prevention and lifestyle factors as treatment for chronic conditions. A review of the tenets of Lifestyle Medicine reveals old ideas repackaged for a new age.White House introduces new permitting rules focusing on climate and community impacts
The Biden administration has issued new guidelines aimed at accelerating clean energy projects while considering their environmental and community impacts.Coral Davenport reports for The The New York Times.In short:The new rules modify the National Environmental...Biden Effectively Bans Coal Power . . . Again – National Review
Biden Effectively Bans Coal Power . . . Again National ReviewGlobal plastic treaty talks stall without consensus
Talks were scheduled to end on Monday but continued overnight as negotiations continued over how to address overproduction. Valerie Volcovici reports for Reuters. In short: Delegates could not reach an agreement on setting sustainable plastic production limits,...“US Experts Predict One Of Most Active Hurricane Seasons On Record”
“Last week, the US National Hurricane Center issued its first advisory of the year, more than a month before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from 1 June to 30 November.” Climate ChangeDisastersWater & OceansNational...Avian Flu Virus is Spreading and Has Been Found in Raw Milk from Infected Cows. Should We Be Concerned?
The progressive spread of a highly infectious strain of avian flu virus infections to more mammal species is a concern to scientists, public health officials, and farmers. However, the publicly released genomic data do not include critical information on the...Avian flu virus is spreading and has been found in raw milk from infected dairy cows. Should we be concerned?
The progressive spread of a highly infectious strain of avian flu virus infections to more mammal species is a concern to scientists, public health officials, and farmers. However, the publicly released genomic data do not include critical information on the...OPINION — Peggy Stevens: What new EPA rules mean for Lake Memphremagog and the Coventry landfill – VTDigger
OPINION — Peggy Stevens: What new EPA rules mean for Lake Memphremagog and the Coventry landfill VTDiggerAI model maps global tree canopy heights in hi-res, with carbon counting in mind
More than one-third of land on Earth — that’s about three times the size of Russia, the largest country — has vegetation whose canopy reaches a height greater than 1 meter, or 3 feet. Vegetation with a canopy higher than 5 m (16 ft) occupies another area about twice...EPA to Yukon landfill operator: fix violations or face $73000-a-day fine – TribLIVE
EPA to Yukon landfill operator: fix violations or face $73000-a-day fine TribLIVEEPA Finalizes Rule Expanding Federal CCR Program – The National Law Review
EPA Finalizes Rule Expanding Federal CCR Program The National Law ReviewWhat’s at stake for the environment in Panama’s upcoming election?
Panama is holding elections this week for president, vice president and all 71 seats in its national assembly. With questions looming about climate change, water shortages, waste disposal and mining closures, there’s a lot at stake for the future of the country’s...Flocking together may create birds of a feather, study finds
KATHMANDU — On an early spring morning in the western forests of Chitwan National Park in Nepal, a cacophony of birdsongs resonates through the air, mingling with the rustling of dried leaves and cries of other animals in the distance. As the sun’s rays penetrate the...Whoops! Rare crane rescued in Wilmette, returned to Wisconsin
Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. One of the rarest birds in North America made an unexpected stop in Wilmette this week. A nearly 1-year-old whooping crane making her first migration north to Wisconsin lost track of her four companions and suddenly found...State of the science on plastic chemicals: Identifying and addressing chemicals and polymers of concern
Download the report and database. Chemicals are a central aspect of the plastics issue. Although there is a wealth of scientific information on plastic chemicals and polymers to inform policymakers, implementing this evidence is challenging because information is...Indigenous Bolivians flee homes as backlash to mining protest turns explosive
Environmental activists in Bolivia say they’ve become the targets of discrimination, death threats and even bombings after speaking out against harmful mining operations in the department of Oruro. The activists, most of them women, have faced escalating violence this...Adopt-A-Beach: 20 Years of Great Lakes Litter Data: A Story of Plastic Pollution Told Through Citizen Science
Download the report. For over 30 years, dedicated Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-a-Beach volunteers have been on the front lines of keeping litter off our beaches and out of the Great Lakes, removing over half a million pounds from the Great Lakes shoreline since...EHN reporter discusses chemical recycling on “Living on Earth”
PITTSBURGH — EHN Reporter Kristina Marusic joined NPR’s “Living on Earth” to discuss proposed chemical recycling plants in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Marusic recently reported on a proposed chemical recycling plant in Point Township,...EPA Proposes Relaxed Limits on Acephate, a Toxic Pesticide — ProPublica – ProPublica
EPA Proposes Relaxed Limits on Acephate, a Toxic Pesticide — ProPublica ProPublicaSafe and Sound Campaign; Revision of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 89, (Monday, April 29, 2024)] [Notice] [Pages 33399-33400] Safe and Sound Campaign; Revision of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) RequirementsWho Do You Trust? (Science Edition)
In a sea of skepticism, while politicians scrape the bottom of global trust rankings, scientists more frequently bask in the warm glow of public confidence. A recent study suggests that not all lab coats are created equal and that a moral compass rather than knowledge...Study reveals more than half of branded global plastic waste linked to just 56 companies
Read the full story from Dalhousie University. For more than five years, citizen scientists in dozens of countries combed beaches, waterways, parks, busy city streets and other public areas in an ambitious bid to quantify the amount of plastic waste in the environment...Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions
Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. The Science Based Targets initiative set new standards for auto scope 3 category 11 emissions to help automakers meet 1.5 degrees Celsius emission reduction targets, according to a March 20 press release. The SBTi’s updated...Black adults more concerned than others about local pollution
Read the full story from Gallup. Substantial proportions of Americans are concerned about exposure to four types of environmental pollution or contamination in their communities. Black Americans, however, are more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to express...Q&A: For LGBTQ+ wildlifers, is the field inclusive enough?
Read the full story from The Wildlife Society. In recent years, the wildlife profession has paid increasing attention to supporting gay and transgender wildlifers. Organizations like TWS’ Out in the Field and a growing number of diversity, equity and inclusion...Q&A: The latest in the battle over plastic bag bans
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. A decade ago, California became the first U.S. state to ban single-use plastic bags, and eleven states as well as some territories followed suit. But some 18 other states have gone in the opposite direction and even blocked...UEFA launches carbon footprint calculator for football
Read the full story in Forbes. This week at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, European football’s governing body UEFA launched its carbon footprint calculator. At its core the calculator is a tool that simplifies the classification of greenhouse gas protocol categories, and...Why Carhartt is expanding its clothing trade-in program
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Carhartt will accept trade-in returns of its used apparel by mail in the U.S., broadening the recommerce program it launched in July.Recycling in the forests of war-torn Ukraine
Read the full story at Non-Profit Quarterly. In Dnipro, Ukraine, just 50 miles from the frontlines, something is happening in the forests. Volunteers are collecting waste and discarded material as part of Underground Dnipro, an environmental activism organization...How 8 corporate buyers are keeping an aging wind farm on the Texas grid
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Eight companies committed to buying renewable energy are combining their purchasing dollars to help refurbish a 55-megawatt wind farm in Big Spring, Texas, which would otherwise have been decommissioned. Under the contract, brokered by...Gap Inc. will begin using regenerated polyester in Athleta apparel
Read the full story at Fashion Dive. Gap Inc. will begin using regenerated polyester from material science manufacturer Ambercycle in Athleta apparel beginning in 2026, according to a Tuesday press release. Ambercycle’s proprietary Cycora fabric is a “high-performance...Short-term exposure to high levels of air pollution kills 1 million globally every year
Read the full story from Monash University. Every year, more than one million deaths globally occur because of exposure to short-term (hours to days) fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution, according to a new report, with Eastern Asia reporting more than 50%...Nepal govt bypasses parliament to allow commercial projects in protected areas
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s government has bypassed the country’s parliament to issue a controversial ordinance facilitating foreign investment in different sectors of the country, including protected areas, in a move that could have long-term consequences for the country’s...Warming climate threatens to worsen air quality in already polluted Kathmandu
KATHMANDU — Whenever 60-year old Saraswati Adhikari goes for a morning walk in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, she says she feels a certain unease in her chest. “I get a burning sensation in my eyes and nostrils and I have mucus streaming out for a long time,” says...Rising sea levels pose new challenges for southern US coasts
A rapid increase in sea levels across the southern U.S. is compelling coastal communities to adapt to unprecedented environmental changes. Chris Mooney, Brady Dennis, Kevin Crowe, and John Muyskens report for The Washington Post.In short:Tide gauges from Texas to...Killing Dogs: What Kristi Noem and PETA Have in Common
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals criticized the South Dakota governor for shooting a farm dog. But PETA has killed far more.Meet the champions of the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize
The Goldman Environmental Prize celebrates its 35th year by recognizing seven environmental leaders who have made significant impacts in their regions.Liz Kimbrough reports for Mongabay.In short:Seven environmental activists, including two Indigenous leaders from...“How Abrupt U-Turns Are Defining U.S. Environmental Regulations”
“The polarization of politics means that rules are imposed, gutted and restored with each election. Experts say that’s bad for the economy.” Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsPollutionNational...Bioacoustics and AI help scientists listen in on elusive Australian cockatoos
Barely a year after the Australian government classified the eastern pink cockatoo as an endangered subspecies, scientists have deployed technology to help study and protect the birds. With the help of passive acoustic monitoring and artificial intelligence,...2024 Goldman Prize Winner Murrawah Johnson: First Nations must be at the forefront of creating change
In late 2022, the Land Court of Queensland recommended the rejection of a mining lease for one of Australia’s biggest proposed coal mining and export projects, owned by billionaire Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal Ltd. The project would have emitted 1.58 billion metric...Meet the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners
Seven grassroots environmental activists were awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize on April 29. Known as the “Green Nobel Prize,” the Goldman Prize honors activists from the six continental regions. This year’s winners include two Indigenous activists who stopped...Subscribe to EHS Newletter
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