Environment
This commonly used plastic chemical caused 350,000 heart disease-related deaths in 1 year
Plastics have become an integral part of our daily lives, but the chemicals used to produce them may be silently harming us. One such chemical, di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), is used to…
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President Trump’s Elections Executive Order: A Dubious Power Grab
Federal Judge Halts Implementation of President Trump’s Voting Executive Order Recently, a federal judge made a significant ruling by blocking…
Sinkholes and the people who love them
Sinkholes are a geological phenomenon that have captivated the curiosity of many, including Lauren Bacchus, a member of the Asheville…
The misleading accounting behind your ‘recycled’ plastic
Mass balance is a system that allows companies to account for the use of recycled materials in their products without…
‘All the cocoa trees will be destroyed’
Addressing Unsustainable Cocoa Practices in Cote d’IvoireIn the 1960s, cocoa yields were on the rise in Cote d’Ivoire, and diseases…
FEMA is ending door-to-door canvassing in disaster areas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is implementing significant changes in its disaster response protocols for the upcoming hurricane and…
Colorado’s rural electric co-ops are determined to go green
The San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative in southern Colorado is working tirelessly to provide electricity to over 7,500 people…
Earth911 Inspiration: Change At The Speed Of Trust
Architect William McDonough, known for his work on the concept of the circular economy, co-authored the groundbreaking book "Cradle to…
Trump calls program to help low-income Americans pay their energy bills ‘unnecessary’
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been a crucial lifeline for over 6 million families struggling to pay…