Sustainability News

Plastic-eating enzyme could help solve the world’s pollution problem4/17/2018

Researchers believe the accidental discovery could be adapted at the industrial level

Nestle can collect more water from Michigan despite 80,000 opposing comments4/12/2018

Michigan officials said that Nestle’s request to take more groundwater for its bottled water brand complied with the law

McDonald’s to ban plastic straws at some of its restaurants3/28/2018

​Starting in May, the company will use paper straws at its U.K. restaurants

McDonald’s, Starbucks commit to eco-friendly goals3/21/2018

The burger chain is reducing its emissions while Starbucks is developing a greener cup

Straws are the latest frontier in battle to curb plastic pollution3/5/2018

One California town is banning plastic straws by June 1

Emissions from consumer products rival motor emission, study finds2/16/2018

Researchers say everyday products contribute to air pollution as much as cars

Dunkin’ Donuts announces eco-friendly switch to paper cups2/8/2018

The switch will remove a billion foam cups from landfills each year, the company says

Red Lobster makes sustainable seafood commitment2/5/2018

Promises only traceable, sustainable, and responsibly sourced fish are served

Storing food correctly is key to curbing waste, nutrition experts say1/25/2018

Here’s what you can do to lower your grocery bill and reduce food waste

Imported solar panels and washing machines hit with tariff1/23/2018

Trump Administration said it acted to protect U.S. jobs

What consumers can do to curb food waste9/20/2017

Moving past the idea that 'more is better' is key, experts say

Company says its natural gas pipeline 'operated safely' through Hurricane Irma9/14/2017

However, activists say the Sabal Trail Pipeline is dangerous and needs to be removed

Hurricane Irma likely to affect consumers in several states9/11/2017

About seven million Florida consumers are without power

Four less obvious hurricane hazards9/7/2017

Wind and water are not the only thing causing a threat

Irma fear factor sparks run on East Coast gas stations9/7/2017

Stations as far away as North Carolina are running dry

Study says most tap water contains plastic particles9/7/2017

Researchers say the environment is now filled with plastic

The ignored warnings before Hurricane Harvey9/6/2017

Before Hurricane Harvey, Texans tried to call attention to issues that the storm is once again bringing to light

Mexico offers help to Harvey-stricken Texas8/28/2017

The neighbor to the south sent troops and food to New Orleans after Katrina

Hurricane Harvey hammers Texas, threatens energy production8/27/2017

Houston freeways, airports flooded, causing flight delays nationwide

'Clean meat' start-up corrals some big-time investors8/24/2017

Food industry behemoth Cargill sees the potential to produce meat without killing animals

Solar eclipse blamed for salmon farm bust-out8/23/2017

Thousands of farmed fish escaped, putting native Washington State salmon at risk

Beverage industry lobbies for more bottled water at national parks amid attempts to curb plastic waste8/18/2017

The Park Service says that national parks can't stop concession providers from selling bottled water.

Scientists calculate the amount of plastic on earth7/20/2017

Most of it goes into landfills or the environment

Forest industry wants to blanket the south with invasive, flammable tree species7/12/2017

The federal government is clearing hurdles for a genetically modified eucalyptus tree to flourish.

Consumers voice overwhelming support to keep national monuments intact7/12/2017

Senators and environmental groups speak out against attempts to reduce or eliminate protected lands

Major tuna producer agrees to sustainable standards7/12/2017

Greenpeace calls it 'huge progress for oceans'

Mining industry hopes Trump will open more of the Grand Canyon for business6/30/2017

Energy companies have a chance of drilling or mining on more public land under a friendlier administration

Activists urge Mexican shrimp boycott to save a tiny porpoise6/12/2017

China's demand for an exotic fish bladder is driving a rare breed of porpoise to extinction

Local lawmakers carry heavier climate change burden in wake of Paris accord6/6/2017

Even corporations that plan to burn more fossil fuel are critical of President Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate agreement.

Dakota Access Pipeline firm monitored protesters and shared intel with police6/1/2017

Police have arrested dozens of anti-pipeline protesters and even filed federal charges against some

How paper waste could lead to a boom in the U.S. economy5/16/2017

Researchers say turning lignin into carbon fiber could create jobs in rural America

Florida's congressional establishment dips toes into grassroots anti-pipeline effort4/20/2017

Lawmakers are asking environmental groups about controversial oil and gas projects coming to Florida

Shoppers finding more sustainable tuna on store shelves4/18/2017

But Greenpeace charges major tuna producers have made less progress

Texas landowners, facing pipelines and border walls, push for eminent domain reform4/17/2017

An oil company is able to seize land to deliver natural gas to Mexico while the feds prepare for a border wall

Recycling program from Tom's of Maine aims to keep old toys out of landfills4/3/2017

Spring cleaning? Here's where to send your kids' broken toys

Feds deny bid to ban agricultural pesticide3/30/2017

Environmentalists say chlorpyrifos poses hazard to consumers and farm workers

Documents suggest EPA official helped Monsanto protect reputation amid glyphosate concerns3/16/2017

Critics for years had warned that there was not enough data affirming the safety of the most-used agricultural chemical

Cops get warrant to search an anti-Dakota Access Pipeline Facebook page3/10/2017

Attorneys from ACLU are fighting the Washington state warrant in court

In North Dakota, protesters are heavily monitored while a pipeline leak is ignored3/3/2017

A major protest and a major pipeline spill, both on reservations, drew very different responses

Witnesses describe heavily-armed police presence invading Standing Rock protest2/24/2017

One officer is heard asking another to pose for a photograph with a protester who says his hip is broken

Warm temperatures, not just drought, are shrinking the Colorado River, study says2/24/2017

The lifeblood of the Southwest is losing its flow

Tyson now says it will phase out all antibiotics in its chickens2/22/2017

Corporations are slowly heeding public health concerns

Is recycling really the best way to keep plastic out of the oceans?2/8/2017

Op-ed suggests that landfills keep plastic where it belongs -- in the earth

Critics warn Congress not to roll back Obama-era methane rules2/8/2017

Rules are intended to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas

North Dakota lawmakers prematurely celebrate approval of Dakota Access Pipeline2/2/2017

Authorities say pipeline completion is inevitable, but the Corps of Engineers has not yet granted a key easement

Trump's 'order' to revive Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines may not be binding1/25/2017

The Army Corps of Engineers is still obliged to follow procedures established by law

A pipeline giant steamrolls its way through rural west Texas1/23/2017

Energy Transfer Partners is building a natural gas pipeline from Texas to Mexico, whether people want it or not

If Trump wants to fast-track oil and gas pipelines, he can thank Obama1/13/2017

The Obama administration issued quick permits for massive oil and gas projects

Complaints mount over dicamba-based herbicide sprays1/5/2017

Food growers say that a newer strain of genetically modified seeds is hurting their businesses

ExxonMobil, facing investigations over climate denial, says it is being discriminated against12/22/2016

Environmental groups hit with subpoenas as Rex Tillerson and company go on the offensive

With phones and drones, capturing Standing Rock images the public was never supposed to see12/20/2016

Social media has mobilized activists fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline

An oil pipeline leaks in North Dakota and experts aren't surprised12/12/2016

More than 176,000 gallons of crude oil recently leaked into a North Dakota creek, keeping up a troubling pattern

At Standing Rock, a mighty fortress grew12/9/2016

People of all faiths, ethnicities, tribes, and beliefs came together to work as one

Wendy's joins group in advancing sustainable beef12/6/2016

Company is joining the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Princess Cruise Lines pleads guilty to felony pollution12/1/2016

Officials claim one ship routinely dumped oily water and covered it up

Before Standing Rock, Dakota Access Pipeline faced resistance in Iowa11/29/2016

Energy Transfer Partners built its controversial pipeline in Iowa via eminent domain and slipshod science, locals testified

Exxon's investors sue energy giant for downplaying climate concerns11/25/2016

After Exxon revealed that it would have to write off some oil reserves, investors are suing

Hawaii counties can't regulate pesticides or GMOs, federal appeals court rules11/23/2016

An appeals court has sided with biotech companies

Tesla and SolarCity to run an entire island on solar power11/23/2016

A 1.4 megawatt microgrid will cover nearly 100% of power needs

Pipeline magnate has close ties with Texas institutions11/17/2016

Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, wields an outsized influence in local and national politics

Wind developers expect more of the same under President Trump11/15/2016

The renewable industry isn't expecting more tax breaks, but they are optimistic that they will keep what exists.

Greenhouse gas pact will phase out HFCs in home appliances10/17/2016

The global agreement is supposed to help save the planet, but it will raise costs for manufacturers

Student-designed bottle cap could cut water waste by 33%8/30/2016

Attaching the caps to your faucets would increase the water pressure and reduce the flow rate

U.S. economy can't outgrow future natural disasters, study finds8/22/2016

Addressing global warming may be the only way, researchers suggest

California's Salton Sea becoming a toxic witches' brew, Boxer warns8/19/2016

State and federal agencies dawdle while the huge lake becomes more dangerous to humans and wildlife

California may ditch Daylight Saving Time8/15/2016

Enough with the sun already, a hot and drought-ridden state exclaims

Ultrasonic dryers may be the future of energy-efficient dryers8/12/2016

Instead of heat, these clothes dryers will use vibrations

Google's Project Sunroof puts solar energy within reach8/5/2016

The online tool shows homeowners their roof's solar panel potential

Switching to a more water-efficient showerhead can help combat water waste2/8/2016

Installing a WaterSense labeled showerhead can help your family conserve up to 2,900 gallons of water per year

Green buildings: great for the environment and for landlords10/26/2015

A new study shows that occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction are greater for green buildings

Price of wind energy at an all-time low8/12/2015

But most consumers have seen electric rates rise this year

Green buildings are good for the environment, but also for those that use them7/9/2015

Researchers have reported that there are several health benefits to living or working in these structures

The Italian job: When non-GMO farming didn't work9/25/2013

Sticking with non-GMO agriculture isn't always the solution

How Long Will Food Stay Fresh in a Powerless Fridge?10/29/2012

Millions of East Coast consumers may be asking that question

Which States Do You Think Produce the Most Inventions Per Capita in One Year?12/23/2010

Chances are they’re not the one’s you’d expect

Hybrid Parking Perk Under Fire in Los Angeles4/2/2008

Growing budget problems prompt closer look at hybrid perks

Tests Find Toxic Chemicals in Furniture2/26/2008

Toxins found in most Americans; highest levels in children

Tough Fuel Economy Demands from Senator Clinton11/6/2007

She joins other candidates in supporting 40 mpg by 2020

Honey Bee Disappearance May Be Linked To Pesticides6/29/2007

Pesticides Build Up in Hives, Researchers Find

Ethanol Driving Up Meat Prices, Congress Told3/8/2007

No Such Thing as a Cheap Lunch?

"Hot Fuel" Bilks Consumers, Lawsuit Charges12/18/2006

Fuel Expands When Hot, Delivering Less Energy Per Gallon

U.S. Fuel Economy Stagnant for 12 Years7/18/2006

Average New Vehicle Gets 21 MPG

Alternative Fuel Sources Are No Secret5/18/2006

Diesel, BioDiesel, E85, Hydrogen Top the List

Ford May Build a Plug-In Hybrid5/11/2006