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EPA Research Cuts Threaten Environmental Protections Parents Depend On
EPA closed its Office of Research and Development, cutting 3,600 scientists (23% of the workforce) and $748.8 million in funding. The EPA also eliminated the air pollution research facility, PFAS/microplastics... Read more...
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California's 2026 Plastic Bag Ban: What Eco-Conscious Parents Need to Know
California's 2026 total plastic bag ban closes loopholes from the 2014 law that increased waste 50% to 231,072 tons by 2021. The new policy eliminates thick "reusable" plastic bags, requires... Read more...
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When Energy Policy Becomes Political Theater: How Grant Cancellations Threaten America's Innovation Edge
DOE canceled $7.56B in energy grants across 223 projects, including bipartisan infrastructure programs and fossil fuel research. Political whiplash between administrations destroys long-term innovation capacity as researchers abandon careers, universities... Read more...
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Data Centers' Hidden Water Crisis: AI Boom Threatens Local Communities as Tech Giants Avoid Disclosure
AI-driven data centers will consume up to 1.2 trillion liters of water annually by 2030, yet tech giants like Amazon refuse full disclosure. Leaked documents reveal selective accounting excludes electricity-related... Read more...
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EPA Releases Critical Cybersecurity Tools as Water Systems Face Escalating Threats
"EPA released new cybersecurity tools to protect 150,000 US water systems from escalating cyberattacks by China and Russia. Over 300 systems are critically vulnerable. Tools include incident response plans." Read more...
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Microsoft Proves Climate Investment Can Generate 15X Returns—Here's How
Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund turned $800M into $12B of climate projects—a 15X multiplier. By investing in 67 emerging technologies like carbon removal, sustainable aviation fuel, and clean materials, Microsoft de-risked... Read more...
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UN Approves First Global Carbon Credit Standard: What It Means for Your Sustainable Choices
On October 21, 2025, the UN approved the first Article 6.4 methodology under the Paris Agreement, establishing a global carbon credit standard with independent audits and digital traceability to prevent... Read more...
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Gaming Goes Green: How the Industry is Leveling Up Its Environmental Game
Gaming Goes Green: How the Industry is Getting Better at Protecting the Environment The video game industry puts out 37 million tons of CO₂ equivalent each year, which is about... Read more...
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Beauty Industry Pushes Congress for Regulatory Clarity as MoCRA Deadlines Approach
The U.S. beauty industry returned to Capitol Hill last month with a clear message: regulatory deadlines are looming, global competition is intensifying, and American cosmetics companies need consistency, not confusion.... Read more...
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Record Renewable Energy Growth Still Falls Short: Why 2024's Clean Energy Boom Isn't Enough
The world hit a record 582 GW of renewable energy in 2024 but needs 1,122 GW yearly by 2030—nearly double the current pace. Solar and wind are now cheaper than... Read more...
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California's Coal Phase-Out 2025: Clean Energy Transition Guide
California's Coal Phase-Out 2025: Clean Energy Transition Guide This November, California will be the first state to do something. The Golden State will completely end its last connection to coal-fired... Read more...