A U.S. Census Bureau survey from 2023 reveals that nearly half of American renters are "cost-burdened," spending over 30% of their income on housing.
Plastic Chemicals are Inescapable — and They’re Messing with Our Hormones
In a comprehensive examination of the pervasive health risks associated with plastic chemicals, Grist reports on the urgent need for stricter regulations and global action. With over 16,000 chemicals involved in plastic production, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), concerns are mounting regarding their impacts on human health, particularly hormone systems. These chemicals, found in everyday plastic products, pose significant risks such as preterm births and reproductive issues. Despite growing awareness, regulatory responses remain inadequate, prompting calls for action at the upcoming U.N. global plastics treaty negotiations. Scientists advocate for comprehensive measures, including a global cap on plastic production, to mitigate exposure and safeguard public health against the insidious threats posed by plastic pollution.
Hurricane Francine hit southern Louisiana with 100 mph winds, highlighting the growing danger of storm surges worsened by climate change, sea level rise, and subsidence (land sink
This report explores how banks and fossil fuel companies obscure their financing of environmentally harmful activities through “greenlaundering.”
This article explores the historical and ongoing connections between the oil and gas industry and racism. It discusses the legacy of white supremacy linked to key figures
A new initiative, the Green Bank for Rural America, will distribute $500 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to local lenders in Appalachia, supporting projects like
As extreme heat intensifies due to climate change, many low-income households, particularly in communities of color, are facing "energy poverty"—the inability to afford basic
A new study published in *WIREs Climate Change* reveals the extensive influence of fossil fuel companies on university climate research, uncovering hundreds of cases where oil fun
Houston City Council will vote on an amendment to remove the requirement for developers of single-family homes to build sidewalks or pay a fee-in-lieu.
Texas has overtaken California as the leading state for utility-scale solar power capacity, reaching 21.9 gigawatts in the second quarter of 2024, according to the American Clean
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has launched the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) to assist global efforts in addressing air pollution.
A global study led by Helmholtz Munich reveals that health risks from air pollution have remained high, despite reduced levels of pollutants like PM10, PM2.5, and NO2 from 1995 to
African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP due to the impacts of climate change, according to Simon Stiell, UNFCCC's Executive Secretary.
A new study published in Nature reveals that the world produces 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, with over two-thirds originating from the Global South.
Four years after Hurricanes Laura and Delta hit Lake Charles, Louisiana, thousands of residents remain displaced, raising concerns about the U.S. Census' ability to track populati
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