EPA to Announce Carbon Dioxide Regulations, Industry Resists
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), carbon dioxide emissions are no different than any other pollutant they've set to regulate, but...
The Incredible 99% Percent of Sweden’s Waste Is Recycled or Reused
Sweden's waste-to-energy program is going strong, as the country announces that now only 1 percent of their waste goes to landfills, while the remaining...
Lithium Ion Battery Production Has Unhealthy Effects, EPA Study Shows
According to a recent report by the US Environmental Protection Agency , in-use carbon dioxide emissions don't tell the whole story of lithium-ion battery packs.
Lithium-ion battery...
Oil Spill Costs BP $18.7bn
The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill happened in 2010, but BP has only now reached a settlement with the Department of Justice.
The agreement states...
Silver Nanoparticles Not Green, But Threat to Ecosystems
Silver nanoparticles, used in various consumer products, were found to reduce the biomass of plants and microbes by one third, only five days after...
The Top 100 People Killing the Planet
From The Decolonial Atlas
A few days ago an interesting map was released by The Decolonial Atlas. The...
Volkswagen CEO Resigns After Emissions Scandal
The chief executive of one of the world's leading automakers, Volkswagen, has resigned after admitting to knowing about 11 million cars falsely passing emissions...
“Portable” Hydrogen Fuel Cell to Reduce Emissions in Honolulu
In an effort to reduce idling ship emissions at port, a hydrogen fuel cell pilot project will provide power to ships, without burning a...
Plants Absorb More CO2 Than Models Predicted, A Study
Scientists from University of Texas, Austin and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory claim that plants absorb much larger quantities of carbon dioxide than models...
DIY Compost Bin Utilizes Food Waste, Serves as Planter
Easy to make, DIY compost bin, can take care of your biodegradable waste and serve as a beautiful green centerpiece, and herb garden, in your...
