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04/18/2021
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By Cassie B.
Marine life heading away from the equator could signal global mass extinction, scientists warn
When it comes to biodiversity, the waters around the equator have long been miles ahead of most of the rest of the planet. The tropical waters are known for their rich and varied marine life, with creatures ranging from vibrant coral reefs, whale sharks and sea turtles to tropical tuna and manta rays. Unfortunately, its […]
04/15/2021
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By Cassie B.
GMO mosquitos being released in Florida Keys despite concerns by scientists and residents
Coronavirus isn’t the only danger Floridians will have to contend with this spring as biotech firm Oxitec has announced that it will be releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. These mosquitoes have been genetically altered in a way that causes them to pass “self-limiting” genes to offspring. When the modified male mosquitoes breed […]
04/12/2021
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By Cassie B.
Chemical poisoning is more common than you think: BPA levels in humans “dramatically underestimated,” warn scientists
The amount of toxic chemicals that scientists say we are exposed to is incredibly alarming, but it turns out those scary figures that have long been reported are actually wrong – and the real numbers are even higher. This is according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The researchers […]
03/28/2021
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By Cassie B.
Global campaign for fossil fuel divestment will INCREASE carbon emissions, warns expert
A campaign aimed at encouraging individuals and organizations around the world to sell off their investments in fossil fuel companies in hopes of lowering carbon emissions could end up having the opposite effect, experts have warned. On the surface, the idea of divestment might seem to make sense to those concerned about carbon emissions, with […]
03/09/2021
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By Cassie B.
Oil companies that spilled 10.8 million gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico reimbursed by the government instead of being held accountable
Much of the news coverage surrounding Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans in August 2005, focused on the flooding and damage to homes caused by the storm. One aspect that didn’t get as much attention were the resulting oil spills. More than a week after the storm, crude oil was still leaking from damaged drilling […]
03/09/2021
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By Cassie B.
Japan and TEPCO claim radioactive Fukushima water can be “safely” dumped in the Pacific Ocean
The government of Japan plans to release more than a million tons of water contaminated by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster into the Pacific Ocean despite intense opposition from local fishermen and environmental groups around the world. Fukushima was the site of a triple nuclear meltdown following a tsunami and earthquake in 2011. […]
02/08/2021
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By Cassie B.
COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 caused temporary global warming, study shows
When much of the world was plunged into lockdown last year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a lot of speculation that the lack of activity would benefit the environment. However, a new study shows that these changes to our lifestyles actually slightly warmed the planet for several months in 2020 in […]
01/17/2021
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By Cassie B.
Monsanto slapped with $10M fine after using banned pesticide on Maui AFTER it was banned
Monsanto must pay $10.2 million in fines as part of a guilty plea for spraying a banned pesticide on research crops growing in Hawaii as the lawsuits continue to pile up against the company over its dangerous practices. The pesticide in question, Penncap-M, was stored by Monsanto at sites in Maui and Molokai, according to […]
11/12/2020
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By Cassie B.
“Green” policies aimed at reducing CO2 emissions are having the opposite effect
Like many liberal policies, so-called “green” policies aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions are full of contradictions and poor reasoning – not to mention the fact that their stated goal does not have the best interests of the planet at heart. Scientist Charles Rotter takes issue with the fact that burning biomass is considered CO2 […]
11/10/2020
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By Cassie B.
Toxic chemicals in Kentucky tap water part of broader problem; 200 million Americans at risk
Many people assume their tap water is tested regularly by authorities to ensure it’s safe, but recent studies show that drinking this water is taking a gamble with your health. An analysis of utility tests carried out by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found toxic PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of 800,000 Kentucky residents […]
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