Marc Osselmann 
As the northeastern U.S. continues to be covered in thick and hazardous smoke stemming from wildfires burning in Canada, Senators Tommy Tuberville and Steve Daines of the GOP have used the event to push pro-logging talking points while ignoring the overwhelming evidence linking climate change to the severity of the fires. While many U.S. forests …
Beef has long been seen negatively by climate advocates due to the environmental impact of factory-farmed cattle. However, pilot projects in eastern Orange County are demonstrating that well-managed cattle grazing can help restore native plant and animal life while also reducing wildfire risk. The projects involve strategic grazing, whereby cattle are moved around frequently and …
In the fight against microplastic pollution, scientists have discovered a surprising ally in the blue mussel. While microplastics are challenging to remove from our oceans, blue mussels can ingest these particles as part of their regular diet, holding them inside feces that are easier to filter out of the water. Recent studies have confirmed the …
Organizers of the UN climate conference in Dubai are seeking corporate sponsors for the event, including a principal partner with access to the “blue zone” where world leaders gather. Sponsorship packages range up to $8.2mn, while space in the “green zone” is priced at less than $7,000. However, the search for sponsors has been complicated …
As the smoke from wildfires in Canada spreads southward, many parts of the United States are experiencing some of the worst air quality on record. Health experts are cautioning people across the Northeast and Midwest to stay indoors to reduce the risk of developing respiratory issues and other complications from air pollution. However, it’s vital …
The Compost is your go-to source for the latest environmental news impacting Southern California. Subscribe and never miss out on our weekly newsletter. In this edition, we explore three controversial solutions to address climate change. Firstly, grazing cattle on natural vegetation with limited time in each area rather than factory-farmed cattle; this method replicates the …
Numerous cities in the Northeastern United States, including New York City, are currently experiencing disruptions to daily life due to hazardous levels of air pollution stemming from hundreds of wildfires in Canada. As the smoke from the wildfires continues to spread, more of the US is being affected, with air quality alerts being triggered from …
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg announced that she will no longer be able to skip classes to protest against climate change as she is graduating from high school. Thunberg, who started staging Friday protests outside the Swedish parliament building during school hours in 2018, inspired teenagers globally to join the international student movement called Fridays …
Norwegian energy company Equinor has stated that geopolitical conflict caused due to the war in Ukraine has resulted in roadblocks for the energy transition, hindering the achievement of climate objectives. The country’s economy is unique owing to it being one of the main oil and natural gas suppliers to the regional economy while relying on …
Greetings from New York, where a new consumer trend has emerged: checking the AQI (air quality index) via smartphone. Fortunately, my device indicates that the AQI has improved after delivering frightening readings earlier this week, due to wildfires in Canada. On Wednesday, New York experienced the worst air quality of any major world city. The …