Monoculture, grass only lawns provide limited habitat for wildlife, leading to a decrease in local biodiversity. By integrating native plants and creating green spaces like meadows or wildflower gardens, businesses can enhance biodiversity, improve employee well-being, and bolster their corporate social responsibility profiles.
This decision comes despite the federal government’s pledge to halt public funding for new fossil fuel projects, a commitment reiterated as recently as Budget 2024.
Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested highlight a growing concern. Combined with evidence that synthetic fabrics shed microplastic fibers, these findings point to a potential new health crisis. Is there a dermal absorption component adding to the risks posed by everyday clothing?
Things are tough all over – the EAC report came out on the heels of the study we shared last week by the Lawrence Berkeley Lab (LBL), highlighting a growing queue and grid connection bottlenecks due to clean energy surges in the United States.
Critics argue that FERC’s environmental assessments fail to adequately consider the cumulative impacts of such projects on climate change and local communities, focusing narrowly on export-related impacts.
The environmental impact of single-use plastic cleaning product bottles is substantial, contributing to pollution, resource depletion, and ecological harm. However, there are several eco-friendly alternatives that companies can adopt to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining effective cleaning standards.
This expansion represents the largest investment in the history of Air Products Membrane Solutions, driven by increasing demand for biogas and hydrogen recovery applications, the need for nitrogen in the aerospace industry, and cleaner fuels in the marine sector.
Despite directing over $1 billion to one-time projects, the Legislature allocated only $10 million to the Coastal Trust Fund for FY24, a sharp decline from previous years’ surplus investments of $50 million to $400 million.
When fully operational, Vineyard Wind 1 will generate 806 MW of electricity, powering over 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts.
Starting from June 26, 2024, the Environmental Cost Surcharge will apply to all flights sold and operated by the Lufthansa Group departing from the 27 EU countries, as well as the UK, Norway, and Switzerland.