A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that traffic exhaust can have an immediate, sharp impact on people’s blood pressure levels. The research found that the pollution from roadway traffic led to near-immediate changes in the participants’ physiology, suggesting a connection to medical conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. Conducted on …
The sun sinks behind a smoky sky and burned forest near Mariposa, California.Photo: DAVID MCNEW/AFP via Getty Images (Getty Images) According to a new report by Joint Economic Committee Democrats, the annual cost of wildfires to the US economy ranges from $394 billion to $893 billion. The report reveals that the biggest economic impact comes …
F-450 coal rolling Courtesy: Salvatore Arnone | Wikipedia CC Ebay could potentially face fines of up to $2 billion for allegedly enabling the sale of “rolling coal” pollution devices and other products that violate environmental laws on its platform. Rolling coal refers to the modification of a vehicle’s engine to emit excessive amounts of soot …
The steep rise of e-commerce has been a boon for consumers, but the packaging that goes with it is a massive downside for the planet. All that single-use plastic and Styrofoam, especially for cold packaging, is contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and consequently climate change. Major companies, like Amazon, say they are trying to reduce …
A coalition of 25 state governors unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve a goal of 20 million deployed heat pumps by 2030, according to an announcement made in New York City on Thursday. This target represents a quadrupling of the 4.8 million heat pumps that were installed in the United States in 2020, as analyzed …
“Republicans for climate change action are gold,” exclaimed Bill Gates, the billionaire climate philanthropist and investor, during his speech at the Climate Forward event in New York City on Thursday. Gates emphasized the need to increase the number of Republicans who prioritize responding to climate change. According to him, this is crucial because both the …
Are Paper Wine Bottles the Future? 01:55 Ipswich, England — A British company is revolutionizing the wine industry by introducing a unique paper alternative to traditional glass bottles and making its way to the United States. Meet Frugalpac, a company dedicated to decarbonizing the beverage industry through the design and production of paper wine bottles. …
A new study reveals that Earth is surpassing its “safe operating space for humanity” in six out of nine key indicators of its health. Additionally, two of the remaining three indicators are moving in the wrong direction. The study, published in the Science Advances journal, highlights that Earth’s climate, biodiversity, land, fresh water, nutrient pollution, …
A.P. Moller-Maersk, one of the largest container shippers globally with a market share of around 17%, is often regarded as an indicator of global trade trends. Andia | UIG via Getty Images Copenhagen, DENMARK — Shipping behemoth Maersk proudly unveiled its inaugural container vessel powered by green methanol, marking a significant milestone for one of …
Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and president of COP28 climate summit, was interviewed during the 7th Ministerial on Climate Action in Brussels on July 13, 2023. ADNOC, one of the largest oil and gas firms in the world, is expected to spend over $1 billion per month on fossil …