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August 13, 2019
Pacific Islands call for end of fossil fuels following ‘climate crisis’ declaration
The Pacific Islands have joined Canada, the United Kingdom and United States cities such as New York City in declaring a climate crisis.
August 13, 2019
European movement discourages air travel due to emissions concerns
A European movement known as “flight shaming” is encouraging travelers to take the train rather than to travel by air, citing concerns about the emissions put off by aviation.
August 13, 2019
California becomes first state to require notification of PFAS chemicals
On July 31, California became the first state to require that water suppliers notify consumers of the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in the local water supply.
August 12, 2019
Coalition of Community Groups Sues EPA to Revise Lead Hazard Standards
Groups say the EPA’s new standards are too lax to protect families
August 8, 2019
Ethiopia planted over 350 million trees in a day
On July 29, Ethiopia broke a world record for the most saplings planted in a single day.
August 8, 2019
Climate change starved more than 200 reindeer in Norway
More than 200 reindeer starved to death on the Norwegian island of Svalbard, where climate change has disrupted the animals’ access to edible plants.
August 8, 2019
Activist Greta Thunberg will sail to UN climate summit on a zero-emissions yacht
Sixteen-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will sail across the Atlantic on a zero-emissions yacht to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit.
August 7, 2019
Indiana Initiative Laying the Groundwork to Eliminate Food Waste
August 6, 2019
Natural disasters releasing toxic contaminants
Recent extreme weather and fires are dislodging chemicals and toxins from soil, homes, industrial waste sites and other sources, putting people at a greater health risk.
August 6, 2019
Melding fast fashion with sustainability
Inditex, the parent company of fashion brand Zara, announced plans to transition to a more sustainable model after making its name as a frontrunner in the fast fashion industry.
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