In Chile’s Salar de Atacama, locals watch helplessly as their ancestral lands wither and die, their precious water resources evaporating in salar brines. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, hope for a better life dissolves as well-funded Ugandan-led extremist groups force children as young as six into cobalt mines. Closer to home, Nevada’s Fort McDermitt…
States to Ban Gas-Powered Cars Despite Human and Environmental Cost of Electric Vehicles
September 12, 2022
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Joey Survives Rare Paused Wallaby Pregnancy
Rangers at a Australian conservation sanctuary in the state of New South Wales have been shocked by what appears to be a natural miracle with the appearance of a brush-tailed rock wallaby after its mother decided to hit the pause button on her pregnancy. The joey, the rangers believe, was conceived in October at the…
What’s Happening With Farmers and Food Prices
Civilization has long depended on farmers to bring food to the table, but that’s not all farmers provide. Many people want farmers to grow crops like soybeans, to contribute to environmentally friendly plastics, fuels, etc. But with harsh weather conditions, high fuel prices, and increased fertilizer costs, farmers find it more difficult to deliver. When…
Dutch City Moves to Ban Meat Ads in Public Spaces out of Climate Fears
September 9, 2022
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Just west of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, another line has been breached in the global ‘war on meat.’ For fear of its impact on the climate, the city of Haarlem has moved to outlaw at least some advertisements for meat in public areas. The resolution, which refers to “bioproducts” rather than meat, came from Ziggy…
Energy Transition a ‘Dangerous Delusion’: Report
September 8, 2022
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An Aug. 30 report argues that the idea of totally transitioning from fossil fuels is a “dangerous delusion.” “The lessons of the recent decade make it clear that [solar, wind, and battery] SWB technologies cannot be surged in times of need, are neither inherently ‘clean’ nor even independent of hydrocarbons, and are not cheap,” it…
Profits, Not Environment, Are Driving Force of Electric Vehicle Adoption in California and Oregon, Experts Claim
September 6, 2022
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California’s gas vehicle ban doesn’t go into effect until 2035, but left-leaning states like Oregon and Washington are already jumping to join the movement. Specifically, Oregon said it’ll update its Advanced Clean Cars II law proposal to include a gas-powered vehicle ban in 2035. And Washington said it would adopt a version of California’s rule…
EXCLUSIVE: Former Greenpeace Founder Patrick Moore Says Climate Change Based on False Narratives
September 6, 2022
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Patrick Moore, one of the founders of Greenpeace said in an email obtained by The Epoch Times that his reasons for leaving Greenpeace were very clear: “Greenpeace was ‘hijacked’ by the political left when they realized there was money and power in the environmental movement. [Left-leaning] political activists in North America and Europe changed Greenpeace…
Presidential Hocus-Pocus Saves Planet. Reality Check Begs to Differ.
Commentary Once upon a time, the intercom buzzed in the Oval Office. “Mark P. Mills is here, sir,” said America’s most powerful secretary. “He’s a senior fellow with the Manhattan Institute.” Mills stepped into the Oval Office and approached the Resolute Desk. “Good morning, sir.” The president of the United States, gently tanned after a soothing…
Taiwan’s Reservoir Water Levels Rise After Typhoon-Induced Rainfall
Two major reservoirs in northern Taiwan, Shimen and Feitsui, have seen an increase in water levels as a result of heavy rain associated with Typhoon Hinnamnor, relieving water shortage in the areas. Feitsui reservoir’s water level increased to 76.2 percent of its capacity, as of Sept. 1, accumulating 60 million tons of water sufficient for…
Underwater ‘Mini Shark’ Bugs Taking Bites of Californian Beachgoers
September 5, 2022
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Southern Californians who want to enjoy their time at Mission Bay are facing a tough time dealing with tiny, underwater sea creatures biting at their feet. The creatures have been identified as a crustacean species called Excirolana chiltoni, which are also known as “mini sharks.” These crustaceans are scavengers and grow to be around 0.3…
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