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EPA’s climate change website reappears, missing the word ‘climate’

October 21, 2017 Underground

Hey EPA, you forgot something. A couple months back all climate change pages on the EPA website were suddenly removed. They have returned but all references to climate change have been removed. … Continue reading EPA’s climate change website reappears, missing the word ‘climate’

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Women of childbearing age around world suffering toxic levels of mercury

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Underground

Study finds excessive levels of the metal, which can seriously harm unborn children, in women from Alaska to Indonesia, due to gold mining, industrial pollution and fish-rich diets Mostly from coal burning. … Continue reading Women of childbearing age around world suffering toxic levels of mercury

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Foxconn Deal Lets Company Ignore Wisconsin Environmental Protection Laws

August 1, 2017 Underground

Gov. Scott Walker’s deal gives Foxconn — which admitted dumping chemicals in a Chinese river — an exemption from statutes that protect Wisconsin wetlands. They are giving the manufacturer of iPhones $3B … Continue reading Foxconn Deal Lets Company Ignore Wisconsin Environmental Protection Laws

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World’s plastic waste could bury Manhattan 2 miles deep

July 20, 2017 Underground

WASHINGTON (AP) — Industry has made more than 9.1 billion tons of plastic since 1950 and there’s enough left over to bury Manhattan under more than two miles of trash It appears … Continue reading World’s plastic waste could bury Manhattan 2 miles deep

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How the United States Looked Before The EPA

June 1, 2017June 30, 2017 Underground

The Nixon administration commissioned 100 photographers for the project. Perhaps the EPA does do good? Source: How the United States Looked Before The EPA | Fortune.com Continue reading How the United States Looked Before The EPA

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Trump releases Earth Day statement

April 22, 2017 Charles

Trump’s statement called for environmental protection, but not at the cost of American workers. In other words.. screw the environment if it means less profits for corporations. Here are some of the … Continue reading Trump releases Earth Day statement

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None of the world’s top industries would be profitable if they paid for the natural capital they use

March 26, 2017 Charles

A sobering new study finds that the world’s biggest industries burn through $7.3 trillion worth of free natural capital a year. And it’s the only reason they turn a profit. Source: None … Continue reading None of the world’s top industries would be profitable if they paid for the natural capital they use

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World wildlife ‘falls by 58% in 40 years’ – BBC News

October 28, 2016 kkaybu

Global wildlife populations have fallen by 58% since 1970, according to a biodiversity report. “The figures suggest that animals living in lakes, rivers and wetlands are suffering the biggest losses.” Is this … Continue reading World wildlife ‘falls by 58% in 40 years’ – BBC News

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Earthquakes in Oklahoma: Is Fracking to Blame?

September 13, 2016September 17, 2016 Talia

Magnitude 5.6 earthquakes struck Oklahoma Saturday, September 3rd, resulting in the Oklahoma Corporation Commission shutting down 35 disposal wells used for fracking. Fracking involves extracting oil from the ground by drilling into … Continue reading Earthquakes in Oklahoma: Is Fracking to Blame?

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Norway Moves Towards Banning Gas-Burning Cars By 2025 – Fortune

June 6, 2016 Charles

Norway’s Dagens Næringsliv newspaper reports that four of the country’s major parties have reached agreement on a proposal to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered cars starting in 2025. The … Continue reading Norway Moves Towards Banning Gas-Burning Cars By 2025 – Fortune

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Wildfire Researchers Tell Us Why Our Future Is Flames

May 18, 2016May 22, 2016 kkaybu

Politicians and corporations — governments and citizens alike. Are we so selfish that we risk this future? Source: Wildfire Researchers Tell Us Why Our Future Is Flames Continue reading Wildfire Researchers Tell Us Why Our Future Is Flames

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Twitter Just Reacted to Hillary Clinton Flipping Out on Climate Activist

April 1, 2016May 22, 2016 kkaybu

“Bernie Sanders supporters on Twitter have taken over the medium once again, this time to use Hillary Clinton’s own words to protest her policies.” Hillary’s had it. I think she’s unravelling. She … Continue reading Twitter Just Reacted to Hillary Clinton Flipping Out on Climate Activist

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