“I would transition away from the oil industry, yes …
The oil industry pollutes, significantly.
It has to be replaced by renewable energy over time.”
- Biden
Order to-go sustainably
“There’s no need to risk irreplaceable marine wildlife just for potential information about oil deposits that should never be drilled in the first place.” --Steve Mashuda, Managing Attorney, Oceans Program, Earthjustice
Seismic Blasting Efforts Halted in Atlantic Ocean
A status conference on seismic litigation revealed today the industry will not pursue efforts to employ seismic blasting to search the Atlantic Ocean for offshore petroleum deposits this year, and pos...Trump Reverses Decision to Reject California’s Request for Wildfire Relief
Trump Reverses Decision to Reject California’s Request for Wildfire Relief
The president gave his approval to a package of wildfire disaster relief only hours after officials from his administration had explained why the state should not receive the aid.The movie I Am Greta will premiere today in cinemas across the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Next Friday also Italy and Mexico. Many more dates and regions to follow.
And just to be clear once again: I - nor anyone in connection to me - have or will not receive any payment for this. B-Reel Films will dedicate half of the film's revenues to my foundation and all of that will be donated to organizations and projects fighting for a sustainable world, defending nature and supporting people already facing the worst impacts of the climate- and ecological crisis.
In an effort to encourage more sustainable living, the Swedish furniture giant Ikea will be buying back some of its own used furniture from customers in 27 countries. The company will resell, donate or recycle the items.
Ikea Will Buy Back Some Used Furniture
The program, part of the company’s larger efforts to combat climate change, will be available in 27 countries, but not the United States.Prince William launched a new environmental prize worth $65 million that aims to help fix our planet before 2030. The prince said the “Earthshot Prize” was inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s “Moonshot” program.
Prince William Announces New Prize Aimed at ‘Repairing’ the Planet
The goal is to award 50 projects more than $1 million each over the next 10 years for coming up with innovative solutions to address climate change and other environmental issues.The Great Barrier Reef, one of the earth’s most precious habitats, lost half of its coral populations in the last quarter-century, a decline that researchers in Australia said would continue unless drastic action is taken to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Great Barrier Reef Has Lost Half Its Corals
Researchers in Australia blamed climate change for the loss, which they said could diminish critical habitats for fish and other marine life.