In 1987, Dennis Bakke, then CEO of Applied Energy Services, faced the reality of the devastating impact of fossil fuels on climate change. His solution? Offsetting carbon emissions through reforestation in developing countries. This groundbreaking idea, proposed by AES executive Sheryl Sturges, led to the planting of 52 million trees in Guatemala. Over four decades, …
Images of New York City and the Northeast covered in smoke from Canadian wildfires are resonating with Californians. Smoke from the fires, which have been burning for weeks, has been drifting over the Midwest and East Coast. However, the situation worsened on Wednesday due to a storm system off the coast of Canada. This sight …
By Marc Levy | Associated Press Pennsylvania plans to employ an innovative solution to expedite the rebuilding of a collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. By trucking in 2,000 tons of lightweight glass nuggets, officials aim to fill the affected area and ensure a swift reopening of this critical commercial artery. The use of …
A recent report from the US has questioned the World Bank’s spending on climate change projects over the past two decades. The report, conducted by researchers at the Center for Global Development and the Breakthrough Institute, examined over 2,500 projects listed in the World Bank climate portfolio. It found that “hundreds” of these projects had …
During the early days of summer, while parks are usually bustling with children enjoying the long daylight hours, schoolyards and playgrounds in the Northeastern U.S. remain empty due to the dark echo of the pandemic. The air quality in the region is also a concern, with N-95 masks in high demand as the smoke from …
Los Angeles’ most famous mountain lion, P-22, was euthanized six months ago due to a combination of incurable kidney disease, organ damage from a potential vehicle strike, and a debilitating skin infection, as stated in a report released on June 14th. Necropsy results confirmed the concerns of biologists, who had captured P-22 in December due …
1/2 Shell, amidst a lawsuit for environmental negligence by a climate group, affirmed its commitment to the energy transition. However, the company still prioritizes investment in fossil fuels. (Image source: Kevin Dietsch/UPI) June 14 (UPI) — Shell, one of the world’s largest energy companies, announced on Wednesday that it remains focused on delivering returns to …
Australia’s Labor government, which was elected last year, pledged to end the “climate wars” between environmental activists and the fossil fuel industry. To achieve this, they increased the country’s greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030 and committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. However, they faced the challenge of how to reach their 2030 …
In the midst of one of the most severe wildfire smoke events in U.S. history, the White House has called out Republicans for their continuous efforts to obstruct climate change action and promote the production of fossil fuels that contribute to global warming. A memo written by White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates, exclusively …
Scientist Roger Payne Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Environmental Conservation Roger Payne, the visionary scientist who revolutionized the field of environmental conservation with his groundbreaking discovery that whales possess the ability to sing, has sadly passed away at the age of 88. Payne made this groundbreaking discovery during a research expedition to Bermuda …