Air pollution is a rising concern with climate change and wildfires having a growing impact on every day life. It's worst impacts hurt vulnerable populations.
… Air pollution harms most vulnerable Emily Folk | 9th November 2020 Comment Air Pollution Environment Health Beijing smig Air pollution is a rising concern with climate …
The EPA rolled back environmental regulations for polluters - but this will have massive health implications on vulnerable people and those recovering from COVID-19.
… in economic activity are leading to reduced pollution across the globe. Pollution Second, the Environmental Protection … regulations that would otherwise reduce pollution. Last, experts believe that human …
Plastic pollution is a serious issue that hurts our planet and costs the lives of millions of animals on land and at sea every year. It's our responsibility to put an end to the damage plastic is causing on our world, argues EMILY FOLK.
… How to realistically reduce plastic pollution in everyday life Emily Folk | 25th June 2018 Ethical Living Plastic Pollution Plastics collected for recycling (c) Pabak Sarkar Plastic pollution is a serious issue that hurts our …
The Environment Protection Agency in the US faced numerous controversies in 2020, including a recent ruling from the Supreme Court.
… EPA's 2019 interpretation of the CWA excluded pollution moving through groundwater from … That document predicted how groundwater pollution would end up in the Pacific Ocean. … operators to get a permit. Thus, such pollution continued for decades. Permits are …
Climate breakdown concerns voters like never before - so was this reflected in the 2020 US presidential election results?
… destructive practice of fracking. Pollution control Pollution is another substantial threat the … While some companies have enacted pollution reduction goals , it will take a …
Is the Environment Protection Agency in the United States as effective as it could be in regulating environmental issues?
… under the EPA's control not related to air pollution, too. For example, the EPA will take … rules adequately against entities that cause pollution. This matter is similar to the one … the EPA's internal analysis that the air pollution from these facilities could result …
Climate breakdown provides a more habitable environment for many types of insects - resulting in pests, crop damage and increased diseases.
… 2021 | News Climate Breakdown Diseases Pollution … causes the second problem — environmental pollution from pesticides. Industrial … causes the second problem — environmental pollution from pesticides. …
David Attenborough's Blue Planet II captured the awe and wonder of the natural world, and in doing so transfixed a nation. But it also brought new awareness of the appalling impacts of single-use plastics on marine life. Now the BBC has promised to ban such plastics before 2020. EMILY FOLK welcomes the move
… to fully grasp how severe a problem plastic pollution in the oceans is. The sheer volume … clearly demonstrate the severity of plastic pollution. This can touch people all over the … had to seeing such an increase in plastic pollution. They haven’t just taken steps …
Battery technology is essential to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. But they must be more sustainable and easily disposable.
… put more power to use instead of losing it. Pollution Many PV panels operate on energy … dent in the reliance on fossil fuels and the pollution resulting from their use. Landfills …
President Donald Trump has worked relentlessly to undo environmental and conservation policies from the Obama Administration. Trump will travel to the UK next month, with a mass demonstration planned to meet him. Environmentalists have plenty of reasons to attend. EMILY FOLK provides a run down
… for around 300 threatened species . Air Pollution The Trump administration has also … getting rid of or loosening various air pollution regulations, including the …
Environmental law has a unique opportunity to set requirements on what steps are necessary to mitigate the effects of climate change to protect us.
Environmental law and climate breakdown Emily Folk | 28th May 2019 News Environment Environmental Law Law Thought Leaders Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with climate activists Environmental law has a …
Australia recently opened one of its largest marine reserves in the hopes that increased fishing will stimulate the economy. However, human contact with this previously untouched reserve could greatly affect the health of the ecosystem and species in it, argues EMILY FOLK
… also all marine life, to the risks of more pollution and human interference . Potential … damage still occurs. These can include pollution fishermen leave behind, gas and oil …
Climate change has dramatically affected sea level, and as a result, our shorelines. Creating more living shorelines could decrease the effects of climate change by helping underwater plants to thrive, writes EMILY FOLK.
How shorelines can adapt to climate change Emily Folk | 21st June 2018 Comment Climate Change Durdle Door Climate change has dramatically affected sea level, and as a result, our shorelines. Creating …
Water covers the majority of the Earth's surface and is essential to the survival of all life on this planet. However, the next crisis that humanity might face is drought, unless we can increase water security, says EMILY FOLK
… is related to the aforementioned runoff and pollution. In certain areas — the Ganges in …
The textile industry has had a reputation for massive waste and water usage for years, but a focus on moving away from fast fashion, the textile industry could become more sustainable.
How to reduce waste in the fashion Industry Emily Folk | 24th June 2019 News Textiles Waste Sustainability Thought Leaders shopping-606993_960_720.jpg The textile industry has had a reputation for …
We come into contact with dozens of products in our everyday life, so we must consider their environmental impacts and whether they can they harm health.
Are environmental products healthy? Emily Folk | 17th December 2018 News Environmental Chemicals us-supermarket-cut.jpg We come into contact with dozens of products in our everyday life, so we must …
Sustainability is increasingly important for implementation in businesses. One of the industries that has been unsustainable since its inception is coffee. However, some major coffee producers have been working to make a more sustainable business model, and the question is: will these efforts be enough to reduce CO2 emissions and decrease waste? EMILY FOLK reports
… a renewable resource harvest, minimizing pollution and narrowing down non-renewable …
Developing the potential for renewable energy is essential to benefit both the planet and our health,. One renewable source with untapped potential is geothermal - but a cost-effective way to utilise the energy must still be found, writes EMILY FOLK.
… energy. This was driven by concerns over air pollution. The country is so serious about …
Many companies have felt the pressure over the past few years to go green - but some US corporations have made it their mission to help our planet and are making huge changes to our world.
… farmers themselves. 3. 4Ocean Company Ocean pollution may be one of the most well-known …