Maine’s Food Waste Equals Emissions from 398,000 Cars, Study Reveals
A recent study has revealed that food waste in Maine generates as much greenhouse gas as 398,235 cars driven for a year, equating to 361,000
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Stephen Wick
Oct 173 min read
New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters
Advocates have developed new guidelines specifically aimed at enhancing emergency planning for petrochemical incidents, such as chemical spi
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Stephen Wick
Oct 163 min read
According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Alabama Power Plant Tops U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Ninth Year
For the ninth consecutive year, the coal-fired power plant released nearly 16.6 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2023, outpacing the seco
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Stephen Wick
Oct 92 min read
Climate Change Linked to Increased Intensity of Storms Like Helene
A recent analysis indicates that Storm Helene released 10% more rainfall due to climate change. However, emerging research methods suggest t
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Stephen Wick
Oct 24 min read
Ovintiv USA Inc. Settles for $16 Million Over Clean Air Violations: $5.5M Covers Penalty And To Upgrade Facilities
As part of the settlement, Ovintiv is required to pay a civil penalty of $5.5 million to both the United States and the state of Utah. More
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Stephen Wick
Sep 93 min read
Boston and New York Tackle Climate Change Challenges with Divergent Sewer System Strategies
Numerous cities across the nation utilize combined sewer systems, yet Boston and New York, being two of the oldest and most densely populate
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Stephen Wick
Sep 42 min read
Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages
Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste
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Stephen Wick
Aug 262 min read
Lawmakers Push for Oil Companies to Pay for Disaster Costs Amid Climate Crisis; Industry Rejects Liability Claims
Industry representatives from the oil sector have challenged the validity of attribution science, arguing that there is no justification for
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Stephen Wick
Aug 232 min read
Oceana Sues Federal Fishery Managers Over Gulf of Alaska Coral and Sponge Damage from Bottom Trawling
The lawsuit alleges that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service has neglected its duties to
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Stephen Wick
Jul 202 min read
Locals concerned that bald eagles residing in Lake Guntersville areas could suffer harm from mining operations
It's not entirely clear what's behind the shortages; the pandemic has caused a shake-up in various industries, and a study from Duke Univers
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Stephen Wick
Jul 192 min read
Nevada Lawmakers slow to take action to protect the public from impacts of climate change
Las Vegas just went through a scorching hot streak, with 11 days in a row hitting 110 degrees or more. This is the longest stretch of extrem
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Stephen Wick
Jul 162 min read
Minnesota water bottle plant receiving millions in subsidies
Certain inhabitants are uncertain as to why a water-selling company is allowed to buy water from the city at a reduced rate, particularly s
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Stephen Wick
Jul 22 min read
With federal regulations and a lack of protection for sacred sites, Indigenous nation find themselves facing an impossible dilemma
Despite previous efforts by government agencies to safeguard tribal confidentiality, the Pushpum proposal, also known as the Goldendale Ener
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Stephen Wick
Jun 263 min read
Federal Authorities Acknowledge the Immense Impact Dams have had on both Tribes & Fish Populations in the Northwest
The White House has made an announcement about the formation of the Columbia River Task Force. This task force is to play a crucial role in
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Stephen Wick
Jun 262 min read
Communities are being urged to take Action in Response to the Escalating Pollution Caused by Farm Waste
Approximately 98% of drainage tile across the country is situated in watersheds experiencing high levels nitrate and phosphorus levels. The
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Stephen Wick
Jun 262 min read
How Powerful Lobbying Forces in America are Obstructing Attempts to reform the Cleanup of Oil Wells across numerous States
The legislation aims to require drillers to allocate additional funds for well plugging, empower regulators to prevent high-risk sales to fi
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Stephen Wick
Jun 182 min read
City officials announce Biogas Project at Wastewater Plants in Columbus & Cincinnati are to reduce up to 50k Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yearly
The Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant, operated by the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, has an exciting plan in the
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Stephen Wick
Jun 44 min read
Environmental advocate convicted for vandalizing a Degas sculpture displayed at the National Gallery of Art.
Smith and her accomplice had previously conducted research on the artwork and specifically targeted it. Prior to entering the National Galle
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Stephen Wick
May 212 min read
An Oil Corporation Tainted a Family's Farm: The Legal System & Regulatory Bodies Permitted the Drillers to Evade Responsibility
The oil and gas sector has been raking in profits without taking responsibility for the financial burden of sealing and decontaminating thei
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Stephen Wick
Apr 302 min read
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases sweeping rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants
Coal-fired power plants consume large amounts of water, and when the water is discharged back into lakes, rivers, and streams, it carries a
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