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Fresh off the great gas stove controversy of 2023, conservatives have found a new thing to get mad about: Energy efficient updates to the Xbox game console.

For Some GOP Figures, Xboxes Are The New Gas Stoves

Activists from the groups NextGen PAC and MoveOn created a statue of Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson literally made with poop.

A Poop Statue of Sen. Ron Johnson Has Made Its Debut

After Taylor Swift was criticized for being one of the biggest jet-setting celebrity CO2 emitters last week, a spokesperson for the pop star called the claim “blatantly incorrect,” telling the Guardian, “Taylor’s jet is loaned out regularly to other individuals,” as if that negates the plane’s emissions.

Taylor Swift’s Rep Defends Her Jet Use, Saying the Jet Is “Loaned Out”

Pearl Jam’s lead singer, Eddie Vedder, was forced to cancel the band’s concert in Vienna, after heat, dust, and smoke from fires near their previous concert outside of Paris damaged his throat.

Pearl Jam Cancels Concerts After Euro Wildfires’ Effect on Eddie Vedder’s Vocal Cords

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On March 29, 2022, wind energy in the U.S. surpassed the electricity coming from coal and nuclear power sources, placing it as the second-largest generator behind natural gas.

In a First, Wind Surpassed Both Coal and Nuclear Energy Production in the U.S.

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A study recently published in the journal Nature found that if countries keep their climate pledges, less than ​​2ºC of global warming is possible.

Under 2ºC of Warming Is Possible, but Only if Countries Keep Their Pledges

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Sunscreen chemicals have accumulated in Posidonia oceanica, a seagrass that is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea.

Mediterranean Seagrass Is Soaking in Sunscreen Chemicals

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The Arctic Ocean now holds huge amounts of plastic in virtually all of its habitats: ice, land, the water column, and the seafloor.

Remote Arctic Areas Have the Same Amount of Plastic Pollution As Cities

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is working to protect the vaquita marina porpoise in the Gulf of California, hoping that its Operation Milagro can be just that: a miracle.

Sea Shepherd Is Protecting the World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal

TL;DR: The world can avoid worst-case climate scenarios if we start implementing these strategies now and urgently.

How To Tackle the Climate Crisis, According to the Latest IPCC Report

France’s ban on some short domestic flights comes into effect in April 2022.

France Is Banning Some Short Domestic Flights To Combat Emissions

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GM and Honda have announced that they are partnering to build affordable electric vehicles as part of a plan to pass Tesla in EV sales.

Aubrey Patti

Latest Posts From Aubrey

For Some GOP Figures, Xboxes Are The New Gas Stoves

"They're trying to recruit your kids into climate politics at an earlier age," one Fox News pundit bemoaned.

A Poop Statue of Sen. Ron Johnson Has Made Its Debut

Activists from the groups NextGen PAC and MoveOn are aiming to inspire voters for the upcoming midterms.

Taylor Swift’s Rep Defends Her Jet Use, Saying the Jet Is “Loaned Out”

A Yard survey revealed Swift’s jet had taken 170 flights between January 1 and late July 2022, emitting a total of 9,142 tons of CO2.

Pearl Jam Cancels Concerts After Euro Wildfires’ Effect on Eddie Vedder’s Vocal Cords

Europe has seen record high temperatures this past week, sparking wildfires all over the continent.

In a First, Wind Surpassed Both Coal and Nuclear Energy Production in the U.S.

On March 29, 2022, wind energy in the U.S. surpassed the electricity coming from coal and nuclear power sources, placing it as the second-largest generator behind natural gas.

Under 2ºC of Warming Is Possible, but Only if Countries Keep Their Pledges

A study recently published in the journal Nature found that if countries keep their climate pledges, less than 2ºC of global warming is possible.

Mediterranean Seagrass Is Soaking in Sunscreen Chemicals

Sunscreen chemicals have accumulated in Posidonia oceanica, a seagrass that is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea.

Remote Arctic Areas Have the Same Amount of Plastic Pollution As Cities

The Arctic Ocean now holds huge amounts of plastic in virtually all of its habitats: ice, land, the water column, and the seafloor.

Sea Shepherd Is Protecting the World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is working to protect the vaquita marina porpoise in the Gulf of California, hoping that its Operation Milagro can be just that: a miracle.

How To Tackle the Climate Crisis, According to the Latest IPCC Report

TL;DR: The world can avoid worst-case climate scenarios if we start implementing these strategies now and urgently.

France Is Banning Some Short Domestic Flights To Combat Emissions

France’s ban on some short domestic flights comes into effect in April 2022.

GM and Honda Are Working Together To Create Cheaper Electric Vehicles

GM and Honda have announced that they are partnering to build affordable electric vehicles as part of a plan to pass Tesla in EV sales.

Aubrey Patti

Latest Posts From Aubrey

For Some GOP Figures, Xboxes Are The New Gas Stoves

"They're trying to recruit your kids into climate politics at an earlier age," one Fox News pundit bemoaned.

A Poop Statue of Sen. Ron Johnson Has Made Its Debut

Activists from the groups NextGen PAC and MoveOn are aiming to inspire voters for the upcoming midterms.

Taylor Swift’s Rep Defends Her Jet Use, Saying the Jet Is “Loaned Out”

A Yard survey revealed Swift’s jet had taken 170 flights between January 1 and late July 2022, emitting a total of 9,142 tons of CO2.

Pearl Jam Cancels Concerts After Euro Wildfires’ Effect on Eddie Vedder’s Vocal Cords

Europe has seen record high temperatures this past week, sparking wildfires all over the continent.

In a First, Wind Surpassed Both Coal and Nuclear Energy Production in the U.S.

On March 29, 2022, wind energy in the U.S. surpassed the electricity coming from coal and nuclear power sources, placing it as the second-largest generator behind natural gas.

Under 2ºC of Warming Is Possible, but Only if Countries Keep Their Pledges

A study recently published in the journal Nature found that if countries keep their climate pledges, less than ​​2ºC of global warming is possible.

Mediterranean Seagrass Is Soaking in Sunscreen Chemicals

Sunscreen chemicals have accumulated in Posidonia oceanica, a seagrass that is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea.

Remote Arctic Areas Have the Same Amount of Plastic Pollution As Cities

The Arctic Ocean now holds huge amounts of plastic in virtually all of its habitats: ice, land, the water column, and the seafloor.

Sea Shepherd Is Protecting the World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is working to protect the vaquita marina porpoise in the Gulf of California, hoping that its Operation Milagro can be just that: a miracle.

How To Tackle the Climate Crisis, According to the Latest IPCC Report

TL;DR: The world can avoid worst-case climate scenarios if we start implementing these strategies now and urgently.

France Is Banning Some Short Domestic Flights To Combat Emissions

France’s ban on some short domestic flights comes into effect in April 2022.

GM and Honda Are Working Together To Create Cheaper Electric Vehicles

GM and Honda have announced that they are partnering to build affordable electric vehicles as part of a plan to pass Tesla in EV sales.

A study recently published in the journal Nature found that if countries keep their climate pledges, less than 2ºC of global warming is possible.