With the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling, can Trump’s damage to the environment ever be repaired?
Trump’s appointments reveal the frightening far-reaching power of a corrupt president. By Gregg Barak / Independent Media Institute
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Environment
6 Jan Weather in Cayman
Humidity: 79% (DOWN from yesterday) UV: 7 HIGH (Same as yesterday). Daily Max at 11am
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10 reasons why hydropower dams are a false climate solution
Not only does hydroelectric power fail to prevent catastrophic climate change, but it also renders countries more vulnerable to climate change while emitting significant amounts of methane, one of the...
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As Cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, its carbon footprint can’t be ignored
As Bitcoin prices rise, so will the incentive to mine it, creating a feedback loop that spells trouble for the climate. By Robin Scher / Independent Media Institute
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Whales will save the World’s Climate—unless the military destroys them first
By Koohan Paik-Mander / Independent Media Institute
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COP26: Climate pledges don’t match up with policies—or consumer behavior
The Glasgow Climate Pact kicks the climate can down the road. By Reynard Loki / Independent Media Institute
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Is the energy transition taking off—or hitting a wall?
With the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government is illogically encouraging the increasing use of fossil fuels—in order to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
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Healthy ecosystems need birds, but billions fatally strike our windows every year
Birds cannot see glass windows, fatally crashing in alarming numbers. That’s bad for them, humans, and the environment. By Daniel Klem Jr. / Independent Media Institute
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Populist climate action requires thinking about freedom from specific oppressors—not just species survival
Author Bio: Carter Dillard is the policy adviser for the Fair Start Movement. He served as an Honors Program attorney at the U.S.
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The Meat Industry has created a false Dichotomy that pits people against animals
Factory farms are harmful to animals, the environment, local communities, and public health. We need a more logical and just food system.
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