Imagining the Death of the Internet
Imagining the death of the internet isn’t hard in an era of rising resource costs and diminishing returns.
Environmental
A Moment to Consider Food System Collapse
With apocalyptic orange skies come fresh thoughts of the climate crisis. Let’s take a moment to consider a climate-related food system collapse.
People of Color are more Apt to be Exposed to PFAS Chemicals
Minorities are more likely to be exposed to forever chemicals, studies show.
Farmlands are Being Impacted by Toxic Chemicals Called PFAS
Farmers are being forced to deal with PFAS, which may be affecting their health.
Will Sacrifice Zones Save the Planet?
The mining, refining and manufacturing demanded by industrial civilization – even “green” renewables – means pollution, cancer alleys, and sacrifice zones.
California Healthcare Facilities are Being Threatened by Wildfires
Wildfires are impacting the state’s inpatient facilities.
Adsorbents are the Key to Removing Toxic Microplastics from Water
Adsorbent powders may be able to collect a large amount of toxins from the water supply.
Hotter Temps = More Air Pollution from Natural Sources
Gomez warns that CO2 emissions will have to decrease sharply to have a positive effect on future air quality.
Green Fuels That Aren’t
When are “green fuels” not really green? When they have hidden – or not so hidden – environmental costs that aren’t counted in the sustainability equation.
Fish and Farm Animals Are Dying After the Toxic Ohio Train Derailment
According to the US Department of Transportation, the national railway system transports around 4.5m tons of toxic chemicals each year.