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04/03/2025
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By Willow Tohi
UN’s stealth carbon tax on shipping: A direct hit to American wallets
The IMO (a UN body) plans to impose a carbon tax of 19 to 150 per ton of CO2 emissions from shipping fuel, which could double fuel costs for cargo ships — raising prices for consumers on essentials like food, fuel and clothing. As the world’s largest importer, the U.S. would bear the heaviest burden, […]
04/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
EPA reconsiders Obama’s CO2 “Endangerment Finding” — could unleash American energy freedom
The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, is reconsidering the controversial ruling that classified CO? as a “dangerous pollutant,” which has been the basis for sweeping climate regulations. Repealing it could roll back costly mandates and restore U.S. energy independence. Critics argue the EPA relied on outdated models, ignored dissenting scientific opinions and bypassed proper peer […]
04/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
AI-powered forecasting model proves more accurate than traditional systems at predicting the weather
The European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has fully operationalized its AI Forecasting System (AIFS), achieving up to 20% greater accuracy than traditional methods, particularly in tropical cyclone tracking. AIFS uses machine learning trained on decades of weather data to generate faster, high-resolution (28 km) forecasts, predicting cyclone paths 12 hours earlier than conventional […]
03/31/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Tackling the rubber waste crisis: Groundbreaking study reveals eco-friendly method to recycle tires
Millions of discarded tires end up in landfills annually, leaching harmful chemicals and posing fire risks, with traditional recycling methods like pyrolysis producing toxic byproducts. Researchers at UNC developed a novel technique using C-H amination and polymer rearrangement to break down rubber waste into soluble, amine-functionalized materials for epoxy resin production. The process operates under […]
03/31/2025
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By Willow Tohi
EPA banned chemical linked to cancer, Parkinson’s and fatal heart defects in babies — now industry is lobbying to get it reinstated
The EPA banned trichloroethylene (TCE) in December 2024 due to its carcinogenic and neurodegenerative effects, but industry groups and some lawmakers are pushing to repeal the ban, risking public health. TCE exposure is linked to cancers (liver, kidney, non-Hodgkin lymphoma), Parkinson’s disease, and life-threatening heart defects in infants, with documented cases in contaminated areas like […]
03/31/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The high cost of green: Massachusetts struggles with soaring utility bills
Massachusetts climate groups sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey and state officials urging immediate action to address rising utility costs, citing financial strain on residents but omitting the role of costly green energy projects in driving up prices. The state’s ambitious renewable energy initiatives (e.g., offshore wind farms) and its 2050 net-zero emissions goal […]
03/27/2025
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By Willow Tohi
BPA: The hidden hormone disruptor sabotaging your health — and how to fight back
BPA, a harmful endocrine disruptor, is found in everyday items like plastic containers, canned foods and thermal receipts — often encountered multiple times daily without awareness. BPA mimics estrogen, disrupting hormonal balance, reproductive health (infertility, reduced sperm quality), metabolism (obesity, insulin resistance), and even causing epigenetic changes linked to diabetes and cancer. Beyond plastics, BPA […]
03/27/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Chewing gum’s dirty secret: How your daily habit could be flooding your body with microplastics
A UCLA study reveals chewing gum—synthetic or “natural”—releases hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles per chew, with up to 3,000 particles per piece. Both synthetic and natural gums shed similar amounts of microplastics, often containing polyethylene and polypropylene (common plastics). Microplastics are linked to inflammation, hormone disruption, fertility issues and cellular damage, raising concerns about […]
03/26/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Paper or plastic? The environmental deception behind bag bans
Studies show paper bags require more energy, water and materials to produce than plastic, and they emit greenhouse gases when decomposing in landfills. Cotton totes must be reused over 100 times to offset their carbon footprint, and many end up unused, negating their environmental benefits. Policies often lead to increased use of thicker plastic trash […]
03/16/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Unleashing energy, empowering growth: EPA’s historic deregulatory push aims to revive economy while balancing environmental stewardship
The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced a major rollback of environmental regulations affecting power sectors, vehicle emissions, and energy production. This move aims to stimulate economic growth, lower costs for families, and restore state autonomy while maintaining environmental protections. Key regulations targeted for reconsideration or elimination include the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), […]
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