Welcome to Plastic Free July!
This month, millions of people across 177 countries have pledged to cut down on the amount of plastic they use. Join us!
“It matters a great deal what people do as individuals to reduce their impact on the environment. It makes you feel like you’re doing something good, in line with your values, and that’s good for self esteem, and it can make you feel more powerful. When it comes to global climate change, a lot of people feel so helpless.”
- Dr. Susan Clayton
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Plastic Free July – Be Part of the Solution
Join our global movement to reduce plastic pollution. Discover solutions and ideas to help you reduce plastic waste in your home and community.Can you imagine a lightning flash that spans the distance from Washington, D.C., to Boston?
World record lightning ‘megaflash’ in South America — 440 miles long — confirmed by scientists
Another record-setting flash, lasting 16.73 seconds in Argentina, was also certified by the World Meteorological Organization.Lyft to lead the industry of ride-sharing zero emissions, committing to reach 100% electric vehicles by 2030.
Lyft Promises Switch to 100% Electric Vehicles by 2030
Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc on Wednesday said every vehicle on its ride-hailing and rental car platform will be electric by 2030, but it would not provide direct financial support to drivers for swi...When President Trump moved this month to weaken environmental rules for new infrastructure projects, Democratic leaders issued statements criticizing the move as an attack on people of color, who are overwhelmingly more likely to live near industrial sites.
The Environmental Justice Wake-Up Call
Also this week, all that cardboard from ordering online.Trump's new executive order enables agency heads to ignore key laws, including NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air and Water Acts if they imperil our economic "emergency."
As the nation reels, Trump Administration continues environmental policy rollbacks
Just beneath the headlines, politics and nature are whipping up a few more storms.Marvel at this footage of 64,000 green turtles migrating in Australia 🐢
Drone footage shows 64,000 green turtles migrating to Cairns rookery
Drone technology has allowed a more accurate estimation of the numbers coming to Raine Island to lay eggs.Today is World Oceans Day 2020!
Help #WorldOceansDay grow the movement to protect our blue planet by using the hashtag #ProtectOurHome
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COVID-19 Sparks a Rebirth of the Local Farm Movement
Could this be the beginning of a new food economy?The University of California announced Tuesday it has completely divested its $126 billion portfolio from all fossil fuel companies. The move makes UC the largest university system in the United States to meet a core demand of activists fighting the climate crisis.
University of California Says It Has Divested Completely from Fossil Fuels
The University of California announced Tuesday it has completely divested its $126 billion portfolio from all fossil fuel companies. The move makes UC the largest university system in the United State...