A recent court decision has put the Dutch government on the spot. The Hague District Court ruled that the Netherlands must take action to shield Bonaire's residents from climate change impacts. The court highlighted that the island, home to 20, 000 people, faces severe threats like flooding and risi
Rhode Island is lagging behind other states in the battle against invasive plants. A new bill aims to change that by banning the sale of these harmful species. The proposal has gained strong support from environmentalists, gardeners, and conservation groups. Invasive plants pose a serious threat to
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently revising the rules that decide which waters get protection under the Clean Water Act. This act has been keeping our waters clean for over 50 years. The EPA's new focus seems to be on boosting the economy, rather than just protecting the environm
The ocean is not just a government property. It belongs to all of us. The current administration might want to open up over 85% of the outer continental shelf for oil and gas drilling. But before they do, we have a chance to say something about it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is giving us
Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne
The U. S. decision to leave the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has raised eyebrows and concerns. This move is part of a broader U. S. strategy to distance itself from international organizations deemed not in line with its national interests. SPREP, based in Samoa,
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been on a mission. It's helping the AI industry grow fast. But there's a problem. The EPA is not using AI to protect the environment. Instead, it's making it easier for companies to build data centers and factories. This is a big shift. The EPA us
The EPA has decided to control the use of five common chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals are used to make plastics flexible. The EPA says these chemicals can harm workers and the environment. EPA head Lee Zeldin said the agency used solid science to make this decision. He said the chemica
Water from homes travels through pipes to a treatment plant. There, it goes through several steps to become clean again. First, large items like sticks and plastic are removed. Then, in the primary treatment, oils and greases float to the top, while solids sink to the bottom. Next, bacteria help bre
A big event is coming up for anyone who cares about their heart. The 15th Annual Heart Forum by El Camino Health is happening on Saturday, February 7. It's free and packed with useful info. Doctors will talk about the latest in heart care. There will be hands-on sessions, a demo on cooking heart-hea
