Category: Health
Why Is 1.5°C (2.7°F) Not Just An Abstract Number For Global Warming Limits?
During the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, in 2015, 195 parties adopted the overarching goal to hold “the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels” and pursue efforts “to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.” It’s ten years … [continued]
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Colorado Increasing Its EV Purchasing Incentives
Even though the federal EV buying incentives are gone in the US, the state of Colorado still has some for its own residents. Of course, there are some rules to follow to qualify. “To maintain some of its EV momentum, the state will increase benefits offered through its Vehicle Exchange … [continued]
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Where Are The Policy Reforms To Support The Newest MAHA Report?
Many people were hopeful that the strategy report released by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission would offer some real insights into US diets and meaningful suggestions for better health. While the report does highlight the important role of food and fitness in our lives, with a bit of … [continued]
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Ontario still hasn’t acted on advice to toughen rules around lead in drinking water
‘It’s painful to see our authorities not following the evidence when people’s health is at risk.’ Internal documents show experts supported adopting Health Canada’s more stringent guidelines for the toxic chemical back in 2021.
Sierra Club Releases Nearly 1,000 New Emails from Trump’s EPA
Washington, DC — As the Trump administration continues to undo federal regulations that protect our air and water, including proposals to eliminate standards for vehicle emissions and revoke the 2009 endangerment finding, the Sierra Club today released 952 pages of emails between EPA officials and external organizations provided in response to … [continued]
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