Facing backlash from both the left and right, companies are backing away from climate initiatives—at least publicly. By Kiley Price For years, eagle-eyed environmentalists have called out banks and consumer businesses—from Barclays to fashion brand ASOS—for making misleading claims that their practices or products are sustainable, otherwise known as greenwashing. Continue Reading
Westminster Police Dept., at 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Ca. (Google Maps) Good Samaritan stabbed to death while trying to quell altercation between his neighbors Homepage News Louis Sahagn March 16, 2024 A man trying to rescue a neighbor from a violent assault in a Westminster apartment complex was stabbed toContinue Reading
There’s a new metric that provides a more holistic look at how much water is stored in snowpack, and for how long., Read MoreContinue Reading
State lawmakers added an amendment to the budget bill demanding the state rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative but draft changes could prompt a veto from Gov. Youngkin. By Hannah Chanatry Closed-door negotiations during Virginia’s budget process may have undercut lawmakers’ plans to rejoin a regional emissions reduction program.Continue Reading
Would a chicken run be sponsored by foxes, or a mouse party by cats? Not only would that be extremely provocative, it would join actors whose survival interests are in fundamental conflict. So, why is sponsorship from major climate polluters pouring into winter sports like an oil slick, just asContinue Reading
Officials say they’ve worked to contain the gas spill and document a resulting fish kill. A local riverkeeper says more could be done. By Lee Hedgepeth BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—As Kacey Brantley entered her neighborhood earlier this month, she thought the car in front of her was having some kind of mechanicalContinue Reading
Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work?Continue Reading
Two fracking companies had challenged requirements that some businesses disclose more information about the risks they face from climate change.Continue Reading
Researchers believe a group of killer whales observed hunting marine mammals including sperm whales, as well as a sea turtle, in the open ocean off California and Oregon could be a new population. Based on available evidence, the researchers posit that the 49 orcas could belong to a subpopulation ofContinue Reading
This article by Sierra is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. LAST JULY, a small group of rabble-rousers boarded a trio of powerboats, banners and bullhorns in hand. They were headed for the massive floating construction site of an offshore wind farm 35 miles fromContinue Reading
California is unlikely to meet its landmark greenhouse gas reduction goals unless it can increase emission reductions threefold, according to a new study.Continue Reading
Governor Moore’s administration is supporting legislation to exempt data centers from environmental scrutiny. Advocates say that amounts to reneging on previous climate promises. By Aman Azhar “We endorsed Wes Moore primarily because of his forward-facing climate agenda. We liked what he said and his level of commitment. And that’s whyContinue Reading
Investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to educate gut immune cells. This prevents allergic reactions to food and the bacteria themselves during early development., Read MoreContinue Reading