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Archives: Pollution
Forget Terrorism: Industrial Pollution causes 1 in every 6 deaths worldwide
By Sam Morgan | EURACTIV.com| - - A new study is the first to take into account all types of pollution. The results make difficult reading. Pollution causes 9 million deaths around…
As Trump disses Puerto Rico Again, 83% in dark, 36% Drinking Dirty Water
The Watchers | - - According to latest figures, the death toll in Puerto Rico caused by the passage of Category 4 Hurricane "Maria" on September 20, 2017, has risen to 45. There…
Industrial Mercury (including Coal) & the Communities it has Poisoned
By Joshua Sokol | (Mosaic) | - - From 1932 to 1968, hundreds of tonnes of mercury seeped into the clear waters of Minamata Bay, Japan, causing health and environmental problems still…
Those 90 Companies that Caused Climate Crisis? They Should Pay for It
By Sarah van Gelder | Yes! Magazine | - - The companies responsible for the climate crisis should cover the costs of fighting wildfires and recovering from hurricanes. Pacific Northwest forests are…
Is Deregulation behind explosions at Texas Chem Plant, polluting of Air and Water?
By Jake Johnson, staff writer | ( Commondreams.org) | - - "People don't know what's seeping into their air and their homes." "Now the thing's exploded, and people don't know what's seeping…
Rethink Coal! Australia emits nerve poison Mercury at double Global Average
Robyn Schofield | (The Conversation) | - - A report released this week by advocacy group Environmental Justice Australia presents a confronting analysis of toxic emissions from Australia’s coal-fired power plants. The…
1 in 9 Deaths are from Air Pollution & Trump is making it Worse
The Tree | - - Air pollution is driving a global public health crisis. It is responsible for one in nine deaths worldwide, and touches everyone given 92% of the human race…
People Power is only way to Oppose Scott Pruitt’s Anti-EPA
By Adam Lynch | ( Yes! Magazine) | - - A Former EPA Adviser on How to Push for Environmental Justice Under Trump “In our country there are two things that move…
The 6th Mass Extinction is beginning & there isn’t Much time
Robert J. Burrowes | ( GlobalVoices.net | - - The sixth mass extinction is already here and the window for effective action is very short. Human beings are now waging war against…
Is Scott Pruitt Helping a Corporation Poison Your Kids? (TYT)
Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, Ben Mankiewicz | (The Young Turks Video) | - - "Does Scott Pruitt know how evil he is? Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, and Ben Mankiewicz, hosts of The…
How Soon until we’re Using More Than The Earth Can Provide?
By David Korten | ( Yes! Magazine ) | - - Forget the GDP, it’s time for our leaders to pay attention to metrics that matter. Four days after President Trump announced…
Allies Furious as Trump w/draws from G7 Climate Commitment, May leave Paris Accord
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - Trump bombed at the G7 summit in Italy. Despite an "intense" discussion with Germany, France and the others, who made it clear as…
CO2 putting Oceans on verge of Oxygen Starvation for next Million Years
University of Exeter | - - Scientists believe the modern ocean is “on the edge of anoxia” – and the Exeter researchers say it is “critical” to limit carbon emissions to prevent…
Dakota Access Pipeline already Leaking Oil & not Completed
TeleSur | - - Even before it is fully operational, and after months of demonstrations by Indigenous and environmental groups that warned of the same, the Dakota Access Pipeline has already suffered…
Also Fired: Scientists at Environmental Protection Agency Review Board
Cenk Uygur & Ana Kasparian | ( The Young Turks) | (Video Report) | - - "Scott Pruitt has let go of scientists and replaced them with industry types. Cenk Uygur and…
China cancelled 100 Coal Plants but Trump going the other Way
By Oscar Reyes | (Otherwords.org) | - - States that invest in renewables are reaping the rewards. Those that stick to coal are faltering. When you’re in a hole, it’s usually best…
Top 3 Ways the People can build a Trump-Free, Carbon-Free Future
By Jeremy Brecher | ( Waging Nonviolence ) | - - As the thousands of foot-weary protesters look back on the Peoples Climate March in Washington, D.C. — and its scores of…
100 Days: How much Damage has Trump already done to the Earth?
By Martin Khor | (Inter Press Service) | - - PENANG (IPS) - This week, Donald Trump will mark his first hundred days as US President. It’s time to assess his impact…