Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has updated its MiEJScreen tool, which maps how environmental contamination intersects with health
The World Is Pumping Out 57 Million Tons of Plastic Pollution a Year
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. This pollution spans from oceans to mountaintops, and even inside human bodies. The research highlights that cities like Lagos, New Delhi, and Luanda are among the top polluters. While nations in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa produce the most waste, wealthier countries continue to export their plastic to these regions. Experts warn that focusing on waste management overlooks the broader issue of plastic production and its contribution to climate change.
Black homeowners in Elba, Alabama, face a worsening flooding crisis as insurance companies pull out of the region due to climate change.
Germany has equipped over 550,000 apartments with balcony solar systems, known as “balkonkraftwerk”, providing renters an accessible way to generate renewable energy.
Nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent but often overlooked greenhouse gas, has drawn increased attention as global efforts to combat climate change intensify.
The EPA has awarded $53 million in grants to 133 community groups to monitor air quality in underserved areas, aiming to address gaps in air monitoring.
Following the tragic death of 12-year-old Yahushua Robinson during an extreme heatwave, California has enacted a new law aimed at protecting students from extreme weather.
An MIT study examines the increasing risks of heat exposure in U.S. prisons, highlighting how climate change worsens the vulnerability of incarcerated populations.
Despite calls from the United Nations to address environmental discrimination in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley," little progress has been made.
Louisiana's Black communities are facing severe health impacts from the rapid expansion of methane facilities
A new study examines how neighborhood perceptions influence gentrification, focusing on Houston's Northside, a predominantly Latino neighborhood.
Advocates are urging the EPA to continue enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, a critical tool in addressing environmental justice.
Over the past 20 years, microplastics have been found in virtually every ecosystem, including the human body, with growing concerns about their potential harm.
Texas is experiencing significant growth in clean energy jobs, now employing over 250,000 workers, surpassing the oil and gas sector.
Researchers at Emory University are mapping tick populations in Georgia as rising temperatures, driven by climate change, expand the range of ticks like the lone star tick.
New research published in *Earth’s Future* reveals that most U.S. cities have avoided building in floodplains since 2001, contradicting common assumptions about risky development.