Tag: environment
Biden touts record ahead of midterm elections
During a Cabinet meeting, President Joe Biden outlined his administration’s accomplishments, with midterm elections only two months out. source
Democrats’ economic package will ‘take us to a place of prosperity’: Manchin | ABC News
Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #JoeManchin #Economy source
Great Salt Lake dry-up causing dangerous climate ripple effect, ecologists say l ABCNL
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth reports on Utah’s Great Salt Lake drying up and slowly shrinking, causing concern for wildlife, the people of Salt Lake City…
‘Wastelands’ tells story of how small community took on large farm pollution l ABCNL
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with author Corban Addison about his new book “Wastelands” on how North Carolina residents took on a large farm corporation…
Supreme Court ends term with major rulings on immigration and climate l ABCNL
ABC News Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran breaks down Supreme Court rulings to limit the EPA’s ability to fight climate change and the end of…
Apple partners with Dr. Jane Goodall to confront the climate crisis | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Dr. Jane Goodall and Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson on a new effort…
Toxic Fumes From California Warehouse Hub Causing Health Problems | NBC News NOW
Toxic fumes from California’s warehouse hub located east of Los Angeles are causing health and breathing issues for people in the community. There are proposed…
‘Exploitation of the planet contributes to the exploitation of people’: Author
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Leah Thomas, author of “The Intersectional Environmentalist,” on how social and climate injustices intertwine. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Climate Campaigners Celebrate ‘Groundbreaking’ Legal Victory Over Shell
“I’m happy for myself, for my three kids and for all of the children in the world, for the planet,” said Donald Pols, Director of…
Arizona Wildfire Destroys Structures, Evacuations Ordered
Multiple structures have been destroyed in Bagdad, Arizona, and evacuations ordered due to the Spur Fire.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC…
Exploring the Galapagos Islands l ABCNL
Amy Robach is on the front lines of climate change with a look at how warming waters are jeopardizing life in the Galapagos Islands. WATCH…
Scooters pulled from Florida river
An environmental group joined local scuba divers, police and government employees to remove more than 60 scooters and other objects at the bottom of the…
By the Numbers: Judge restores protections for gray wolves in US
A California federal judge has restored protections for some gray wolf populations, after the Trump administration took them off the endangered species list and handed…
Southern Madagascar On The Brink Of Famine Due To Catastrophic Drought
Southern Madagascar is in the grip of the worst drought in decades, dragging over a million people into food insecurity and risking outright famine. Climate…
By the Numbers: Saving humanity from climate change
Leaders from across the world meet for the COP26 Climate Summit to discuss how to reach net zero emissions by the middle of the century….
Maine recycling law targets packaging waste
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on a number of states’ new solutions to recycling waste. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7 EST & 9…
Does your zip code impact your health? l ABC News
Some innovators are harnessing air quality data to expose environmental racism. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3piSL7X #ABCNews #AQI #Health #ZipCodes #Racism source
‘Impacts of climate change are intensifying’: Government report
Scientists said significant, immediate action was required to “avoid sustainable damage” to the U.S. economy, environment and human health. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
Democrats propose ‘Green New Deal’ to counter climate change
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled the wide-reaching, non-binding proposal. source
President Biden’s 100th day in office
The president laid out his $1.8 trillion plan for investments in health care, education, police reform and the environment at last night’s address to Congress….