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News & Articles By Cassie B.
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 […]
11/04/2020
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By Cassie B.
Encouraging more people to follow healthier diets can help minimize the environmental impact of food production
When the topic of helping the environment comes up, we often hear the same advice over and over: Don’t litter. Don’t drive to places that are within walking distance. Use natural products. Eat organic food. But one thing we don’t often hear mentioned is the impact that following a healthier diet can have. A study […]
11/02/2020
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By Cassie B.
EWG analysis reveals 800,000 residents in Kentucky are exposed to TOXIC “forever chemicals” in their drinking water
Drinking tap water is questionable no matter where you live, but if you’re in Kentucky, you need to be especially vigilant. That’s because an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found toxic perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) in the drinking water sources of 800,000 of the state’s residents. According to tests that were carried out from 2012 […]
10/05/2020
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By Cassie B.
Doubly dangerous: Seabird populations are threatened by both plastic pollution and the harmful chemicals they contain
The plastic pollution problem plaguing our oceans has been getting a lot of attention in recent years, but much of it is focused on how all this is affecting fish. It’s an important issue to highlight, but the fate of seabirds is often overlooked. Unfortunately, they are also suffering from this environmental disaster, and scientists […]
10/01/2020
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By Cassie B.
Pesticides have made agriculture 48 times MORE toxic to insects in the past 25 years… what’s it doing to your food?
In case you had any doubt how dramatically pesticides are harming our environment, one recent study found that pesticides have made agriculture a remarkable 48 times more toxic to insects over the past quarter century. This incredible decline in such a relatively low amount of time is due in no small part to the contribution […]
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