In April, President Donald Trump issued an order revealing plans to utilize “beautiful clean coal resources” in an effort to reshore energy. But does “clean coal” live up to its moniker as “clean,” and how viable is it as a compromise between the environmentalists and those in favor of deregulation? Continue reading Defining ‘Clean’ Coal: How Clean Is It?
April has seen a series of executive orders trickling out of the White House, aiming to peel back environmental regulations in multiple sectors, including energy, water and seafood harvesting. Here’s what you have missed. Continue reading Executive Orders Roundup: Here’s How April’s Orders Are Affecting The Environment
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — better known as PFAS — have emerged as a major concern on the environmental stage in recent years. These manufactured chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals” because of their longevity, have been linked to health concerns for both humans and animals, thrusting them to the forefront of conversation. What are PFAS? PFAS have been around since the 1940s to create … Continue reading Forever Chemicals: New Studies Tell Us More About PFAS — and How To Get Rid of Them
