Environmental News

3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away

The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.

NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened

DataOne, the Microsoft-linked New Jersey datacenter recently hit with a $1 million fine for running unpermitted generators, emitted …
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What the history of blue baby syndrome tells us about today’s fight for clean water

The baby girl had been born healthy. Eight pounds, eight ounces.Then came the vomiting and crying. She wasn’t gaining weight. Her …
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Not every home needs the same backup power. Here's how to determine the best home battery backup for you.

(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? …
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What you need to know about the outage forecast before you buy power backup

(BPT) - Excited about Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days? How about finding deals that really matter, like backup power solutions for your …
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Could shellfish farming fix Florida's algal bloom problem?

It’s a sight that stops Florida boaters and beachgoers in their tracks: a thick green sludge coating the water, smelling of rotten …
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Thinking Green

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips

(NewsUSA) - The laundry industry would have you believe that in order to get brilliant, clean laundry, you need to use powders, liquids and pods that are diluted with water, and come in bulky, …

Power out? Here's how to keep your fridge on

(BPT) - If you've ever endured a power outage for any length of time, you know what a hassle it is. And one of the biggest issues? The loss of food and/or medications in your fridge and freezer. What …

5 key decisions to make before building an ADU

(BPT) - Are you considering or in the midst of planning to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? If so, you're part of a fascinating trend that's meeting multiple housing needs across the United …

Save the Earth!

Natural Food Storage Containers Can Help Save Money

(TVA) - As food costs continue to rise, many people are seeking creative solutions to stretch their dollars and reduce wasted food. Buying and cooking food in bulk helps save money, as well as …

What if we never built another new building?

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Swiss architect Barbara Buser, who advocates for reusing existing buildings to combat climate change, promoting sustainable construction by cutting carbon emissions and creating vibrant community spaces.

Live well and protect the earth

Could plastic-eating robots clean up our oceans?

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on autonomous plastic-eating robots in cities worldwide led by The Ocean Cleanup which aims to remove 90% of ocean plastic by 2040, utilizing interceptors while facing challenges like biodiversity impact and microplastics.

Canada’s sustainable finance taxonomy: What it is, what is happening, and what’s coming next

Future of Good reports on Canada's sustainable finance taxonomy aimed at ensuring credible "green" investments as the country seeks $115 billion for net-zero targets by 2050.

The Louisiana fishermen refusing to go down with the ship

Atmos reports on Louisiana fishermen struggling against the impacts of a massive LNG plant in Cameron, which destroys their fishing grounds and livelihoods.

Come hell or high water: How a small town became a blueprint for building climate resilience

Atmos reports on Machias, Maine, a small town facing extreme flooding due to climate change.

A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts

The Daily Yonder reports Bannock County, Idaho, faces a pivotal vote to potentially reverse an ordinance banning utility-scale solar and wind development.

Live Green

Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy

Grist reports that major banks are increasing financing for fossil fuels, undermining climate commitments and supporting the petrochemical industry's growth strategy.

America’s air monitors are disappearing. So is your power to expose polluters.

Across much of the U.S., people have little way to know when the air they breathe turns dangerous.Over recent decades, federal funding …
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How one factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash

Inside the vast Qcells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, workers — and a bevy of robots — move ultra-thin slices of polysilicon …
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Being prepared: How to know what kind of backup power is best for you

(BPT) - No matter where you live, you can be at risk for short- or long-term power outages. Between extended heat waves, hurricane …
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Need to stay cool? Consider a portable power station

(BPT) - Does it feel like heatwaves keep happening, no matter where you live? It's not your imagination. June 2026 was the …
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Wildfires can leave surviving homes and their water unsafe – safety tips for residents as they return

When fire evacuation orders are lifted and residents start returning to burned neighborhoods, many people assume “cleared to …
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