Chemical Company Fights Ban on Its Pesticide Connected to Crop Damage

After being linked to the damage of soybean and other crops throughout the US farm belt, the herbicide dicamba is prohibited to be sprayed...

Coal Power Plants in Romania Working Without Environmental Permits

A Greenpeace report released yesterday morning stated that over 14 Romanian coal-fired plants are currently either operating without environmental permits or are missing important...

How Does Living On A Plastic Planet Impact Our Health?

Our entire modern society has been built on a plastic foundation. While using the material has been extremely efficient and profitable, it may be...

How Much Would You Travel for a Bottle of Water?

Children in Somalia and other countries in Africa and Asia are travelling tens of kilometers to get a bottle of water - more or...

Air Pollution in India Cuts Solar Power Output Over 25%

A study conducted by Indian and American researchers measured for the first time the effect of smog and dust deposition on the efficiency of...

China Toughens Winter Smog Campaign

The Ministry of Environmental Protection (EMP) of China announced its preparation of launching a strengthened campaign to cut smog and meet the air quality...

Texas Plant’s Chemicals Exploded Due to Failed Backup Generators

The Arkema Inc. chemical plant in Texas was set on fire after its organic peroxides exploded, following a power loss during the floods brought...

Real-Life Usage of Euro6 Cars NOT as Clean as Previously Thought, Study Claims

A new study commissioned by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that during real-world usage, the Euro 6 cars powered with diesel...

Carbon Emissions Associated with Electric Cars Lower Than Ever, Study Says

Electric vehicles have often been compared to their gas counterparts, just because the energy they consume is produced by burning non-renewable resources. But that...

Why Reusable Shopping Bags Help the Environment

There is a lot of plastic that is thrown away on a daily basis. It is easy for businesses to offer great bags, and...