Environmentalism

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Billions of dollars in climate and environment investments could flow to communities in the United States that have been plagued by pollution and climate threats for decades, if the proposed Inflation Reduction Act becomes law. The bill, announced by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin last month, could also jumpstart a transition to clean energy in regions still dominated by fossil fuels. But there are also provisions in the bill that are supportive of fossil fuel expansion. And some who live and work where climate and environmental injustices are the norm worry that those parts of the bill force their communities to accept further harm from pollution, in order to protect their health from climate change “Environmental justice communities once again appear to be placed in a precarious position of having to accept risky carbon capture and sequestration technologies, more pollution, … [Read more...] about Advocates: Senate bill means environmental health, also harm

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Manchin, a key player on energy and climate issues and a swing vote in the closely divided Senate, joined with Republicans to support the measure, which was approved 50-47. The vote comes as Manchin has proposed a separate list of legislative measures to speed up environmental permitting for major projects in return for his support of a Democratic bill to address climate change. Republicans voted unanimously to overturn the Biden permitting rule, while Manchin was the only Democrat to support it. Three senators were absent: Republican John Cornyn of Texas and Democrats … [Read more...] about Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule

(BPT) - You want to change how you clean to be more green, but there is an overwhelming amount of products that claim to be better for the environment. Separating hype from reality can be confusing, but when you look more closely at what's trending, you'll find the best options not only make a difference for the planet, but also help you save time and money, too. These top trends in green cleaning products are simple ways for you to transform your home and protect Mother Nature: Trend 1: Glass bottles and containers Americans use an incredible amount of single-use plastic. You might think it's OK because you recycle at your house, but unfortunately the Environmental Protection Agency reports less than 10% of plastics in the United States get recycled. Some plastics get incinerated, and the majority wind up in a landfill. Many people are making the switch to sturdy, reusable glass containers that don't contain BPA (an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics). You … [Read more...] about 3 green cleaning product trends with a powerful impact on the planet

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 18 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — On a recent, scorching afternoon in Albuquerque, off-road vehicles cruised up and down a stretch of dry riverbed where normally the Rio Grande flows. The drivers weren't thrill-seekers, but biologists hoping to save as many endangered fish as they could before the sun turned shrinking pools of water into dust. For the first time in four decades, America's fifth-longest river went dry in Albuquerque last week. Habitat for the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow — a shimmery, pinky-sized native fish — went with it. Although summer storms have made the river wet again, experts warn the drying this far north is a sign of an increasingly fragile water supply, and that current conservation measures may not be enough to save the minnow and still provide water to nearby farms, … [Read more...] about A race to save fish as Rio Grande dries, even in Albuquerque

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Near-record amounts of seaweed are smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados, killing fish and other wildlife, choking tourism and releasing stinky, noxious gases. More than 24 million tons of sargassum blanketed the Atlantic in June, shattering the all-time record, set in 2018, by 20%, according to the University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography Lab. And unusually large amounts of the brown algae have drifted into the Caribbean Sea. A raggedy carpet of vegetation recently surrounded an uninhabited island near the French Caribbean territory of St. Martin that is popular with tourists , forcing officials to suspend ferry service and cancel kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling tours. The normally translucent turquoise waters around … [Read more...] about Record amount of seaweed is choking shores in the Caribbean

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The climate deal reached last week by Senate Democrats could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that American farmers produce by expanding programs that help accumulate carbon in soil, fund climate-focused research and lower the abundant methane emissions that come from cows. The bill includes more than $20 billion to improve the agriculture sector’s impact on the environment, mostly by expanding existing U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that help farmers change to better practices. Farmers would be paid to improve the health of their soil, withstand extreme weather and protect their land if the bill is enacted. The roughly $370 billion climate and energy spending deal would bring the country closer to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, according to new analyses. That is something many scientists say is important, and that President Joe Biden promised. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., a long-time holdout on climate legislation, endorsed … [Read more...] about How the climate deal would help farmers aid the environment

4 Real Estate While the two Washington cities still made the top 100, both tumbled in this year's annual rankings. Here are the takeaways. Lucas Combos and Beth Dalbey , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies SEATTLE — Two cities in the Evergreen State made the cut for U.S. News & World Report's " Best Places to Live " list this year, but both fared worse than 2021 in the annual rankings released Tuesday. Though Seattle still made the top 50, the Emerald City tumbled 17 spots, while Spokane fell 20 places. Regional rival Portland, Ore., was booted out of the top 20. After placing 19th last year , Seattle ranked 36th on the 2022-23 list. Spokane came in at 98th, down from 78th. On the publication's 10-point scale, Seattle's overall score declined from 7.1 to 6.4, seeing the biggest decline in the desirability category. U.S. News said affordability and air quality played a big role in this year's rankings. … [Read more...] about Seattle & Spokane Ranked Among Best Places To Live: U.S. News

NEW YORK (AP) — Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Meijer lost Tuesday to a primary challenger backed by former President Donald Trump as he and two other Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Trump fought to hang onto their seats. WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 30: Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) speaks about the American military withdrawal in Afghanistan, during a meeting with House Republicans, including those who served in the military, on August 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to bring Congress back into session this week to address remaining issues in Afghanistan. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) READ MORE: WATCH LIVE: Attorney Ven Johnson To Add New Defendant To State Lawsuit For Oxford High School Shooting “A Constitutional Republic like ours requires leaders who are willing to take on the big challenges, to find common ground when possible, and to put their love of country before … [Read more...] about Michigan GOP Rep. Peter Meijer, Who Voted To Impeach Trump, Loses Primary

The vast majority of Democrats are unhappy with the Supreme Court’s work, according to a newly-published nationwide poll in the wake of unfavorable Supreme Court decisions. A “record-low” 13% of self-described Democrats said they approved of the Supreme Court’s handling of its job, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday. The results come after the court overturned Roe v. Wade, limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate power plants, and invalidated New York concealed carry laws. The Supreme Court saw its overall approval rating sink from 43% to 40% since the same poll last year, according to the poll . Republicans showed 74% support for the nation’s highest court, reportedly falling short of their historic record. Supreme Court satisfaction among independents registered at 40%, roughly in between partisan totals. (RELATED: Sen. Blumenthal Claims SCOTUS Has Agenda To Ban Contraception) Fred Schilling/Collection of the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about After Several Massive Losses, Dem Support For SCOTUS Is Lower Than Ever: POLL

Click here to read the full article. ACQUISITION Factual content specialist Zinc Media Group has fundraised £5 million ($6.1 million) and is using £2.1 million of it towards acquiring award-winning production company The Edge Picture Company , which operates from its bases in London, Doha, Vancouver and Paris. The rest of the cash will be invested in talent, potential IP, and in future acquisitions and collaborations. The Edge’s clients include Amazon, BT Group and FIFA. The Edge joins Zinc Media Group at the end of August, subject to approval by Zinc shareholders. The Edge will continue to operate in line with other companies wholly owned by Zinc Media Group and it will continue to be run by the same management team, but benefit from the opportunities presented by being part of an enlarged organisation. More from Variety BBC Studios to Return to Cannes, Set to Be Honored at Mipcom Ana de Armas to be Honored at Deauville - Global Bulletin Jamie Oliver … [Read more...] about Zinc Media Group Acquires Edge Picture Company – Global Bulletin