Category Archives: Environment

Waste Watch: Colorado and New York Pass Right to Repair Measures

Two states, New York and Colorado, recently passed right to repair measures, covering digital electronics equipment and power wheelchairs.

As U.S. LNG Expands in Europe, a Hidden Threat Grows

Researchers and experts are warning about the danger of naturally occurring radiation in LNG to workers and communities in the US and Europe

The US War in Europe Isn’t Hot Enough – Dropping the Climate Bomb on Russia

Thane Gustafson in Klimat, Russia in the Age of Climate Change, says a lot about Russian energy and metals despite not consulting any experts

“One Reason Republican Lies About the Climate Crisis Work”

Republicans use the fact that tackling climate change will impose costs as a reason not to go there, while Dems largely finesse the issue.

NY Spurns Recycling Fairy, and Instead Considers New Extended Producer Responsibility Requirements

NY is poised to say no to plastics? Alas, no, but the state is mulling extended producer responsibility measures, to place the onus for waste management on plastics pushers rather than on consumers.

At Least 11 Dead in Wake of Michigan Tornado, Canada Derecho

As if tornadoes weren’t bad enough, you now need to add the derecho to your summer weather risks.

Book Review: An Urgent Plea to Save the World’s Megaforests

In “Ever Green,” two conservationists present a surprisingly hopeful look at the five five remaining megaforests.

Hydropower’s Future Is Clouded by Droughts, Floods and Climate Change – It’s Also Essential to the US Electric Grid

Why the hydropower magic bullet may come up short.

Seventeen States Sue EPA for Allowing California to Set Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards

Seventeen Republican AGs sued to overturn EPA waiver allowing California to set tougher vehicale emissions standards.

Plastic Watch: Nanoplastics and Coffee Cups

Yet another reason to dispense with disposable coffee cups: nanoplastics, which are ingested when the coffee is drunk. The health implications of their ubiquity is unknown and has not yet been well-studied.

What the Next Australian Government Must Do to Save the Great Barrier Reef

After four bleaching events in the last seven years, is it too late to save the Great Barrier Reef? Time is running out to get serious about climate change.

Book Review: The Toxic Legacy of DDT

In “How to Sell a Poison,” Elena Conis chronicles the history of DDT and its lasting impact.

Fresh Signs of Mosquito Insecticide Resistance in South Africa

South Africa could soon join the list of countries that have relegated malaria to history – although this post highlights the worrying possibility that a spike in malaria cases might occur, as a consequence of insecticide resistance

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Launches Investigation into Role Played by Fossil Fuel and Petrochemicals Companies in Causing Global Plastics Pollution Crisis

California AG Rob Bonta launches investigation into the plastics industry’s half-century campaign to promote recycling myths.

Apple Announces Unimpressive Self Service Repair Program for Some iPhone Models

After a long wait, Apple finally announced a self service repair program. New right to repair laws are still necessary.