Rapid expansion of Bolivia’s lithium industry creating new problems for local communities
Activists are calling for increased transparency about the production of lithium facilities, and their water and electricity use.
Month: April 2024
More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported
Here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource.
Florida’s future demands investment in real renewable energy
The defeat of 'renewable natural gas' legislation was a victory for everyone dedicated to protecting Florida’s natural environment.
UF research: Proper grazing-land management can increase soil carbon storage, but more research needed
Insufficient research into how to better sequester carbon can lead to misinformation for ranchers, the study shows.
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks
Countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared.
Action is better than a wing and a prayer for migratory birds
A report by the UN World Economic Forum says that 40% of migratory species are in decline, with 20% likely ...
The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat
House Bill 433 prohibits local governments in Florida from taking steps to protect outdoor workers from heat
Carbon neutrality in digital advertising: reaching net zero for media companies
Research suggests that digital advertising could contribute as much as 2% of global carbon emissions by 2025.
The race to open the Florida coast to industrial fish farms can be stopped
Florida is on the frontline of the battle to keep industrial fish farms from overwhelming our nation’s coasts
Biden’s ‘Solar for All’ awards $7B to bring affordable energy to low-income families
A coalition of three Florida-based nonprofits was awarded $156 million through the EPA's Solar for All competition.
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