Natural Burials Are Rising, and That’s Good for the Planet
Natural burials offer a greener alternative to traditional cemeteries, but Big Funeral is fighting back.
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How to Stop Toxic Algae From Overwhelming Florida’s Largest Lake
Blue-green algae has bloomed again in Lake Okeechobee, filling waterways with putrid sludge that can contaminate local water and marine animals.
The Environmental Hazards of Intensive Shrimp Farming on the Mekong Delta
Vietnam either has to change the way it approaches shrimp farming or face the loss of hundreds of hectares of land.
Viewfinder: Plastic Bottles Pile Up on the Coast in Lebanon
Seagulls search for food near a sewage discharge area next to piles of plastic bottles washed away by the water on the seaside of Ouzai, south of Beirut, on July 19th, 2018.
How Litigation Has Become Rural America’s Best Bet to Curb Farm Pollution
Those living near factory farms have to contend with noxious odors, toxic emissions, and swarms of insects, and have had little success in obtaining relief—but that is changing.
A Proposed Gold Mine in Indonesia Could Have a Catastrophic Environmental Impact
The proposed mine would sit within Cenderawasih Bay National Park, while parts of it also overlap onto or border the Wondiwoi Mountains Nature Reserve—both protected areas.
Germany Fines Volkswagen $1.2 Billion for Cheating Diesel Emissions
Because of Volkswagen's deceptive actions, 10.7 million defective vehicles were sold to customers around the world.
Viewfinder: United Nations Issues Global Challenge to Reduce Ocean Pollution for World Environment Day
Groups of volunteers clean up plastic waste on a beach in Lima, Peru, during World Environment Day on June 5th, 2018.
Advocates Around the World Fight to Reduce Plastic Pollution (in Photos)
Campaigns against single-use plastic waste are picking up steam.
Banning Straws Won’t Save the Oceans
Instead of shaming disabled consumers who rely on straws, let's hold producers of plastic financially responsible for their waste.