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June 26, 2019
Government Watchdog Warns Government Installations May Not Be Prepared for Climate Change
GAO Found DoD Installations have not consistently assessed risks from extreme weather and climate change effects.
June 25, 2019
U.S. military emits as much carbon dioxide as the entire country of Portugal
A recent report claims that the U.S. military emitted 59 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2017.
June 25, 2019
Rooftop solar is growing; utilities are pushing back
As solar energy becomes more popular, utility companies are seeking reductions to net metering, meaning it will take far longer for rooftop solar to pay for itself.
June 25, 2019
Recycling EV batteries could decrease lithium and cobalt mining
Experts say companies should recycle electric vehicle batteries to avoid massive increases in harmful mining.
June 21, 2019
EPA Finalizes Controversial Air Pollution Plan
Proponents say the ACE rule gives states more power, but critics say the plan could result in more pollution and premature deaths.
June 20, 2019
3 seed-bearing plant species have disappeared each year since 1900
An alarming study shows that nearly 600 species of seed-bearing plants have gone extinct since 1753.
June 20, 2019
Scientists suggest insects as the source for a sustainable meat source
Scientists may be able to use insect cells to grow muscle and fat in a lab, creating food that tastes and chews like steak, chicken, lobster or shrimp.
June 20, 2019
Ammonia fertilizer industry emits 145 times more methane than EPA estimate, study finds
The ammonia fertilizer industry produces far worse emissions than previously estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
June 19, 2019
Wide-ranging PFAS Legislation Passes Senate Committee
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved bipartisan “PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act”
June 18, 2019
The American diet includes 70,000 particles of microplastics per year
Microplastics have been so far found in rivers, lakes and the air in Indiana.
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