Tag: Environment

Is Paris Fashion Week Sustainability Genuine or Just Greenwashing?

Paris Fashion Week, one of the most important weeks in the fashion world, has long been the event to find the very best of luxury, innovation and influence. But with increased discourse around how fashion is detrimental to the environment, even Paris Fashion Week has to acknowledge their impact. The runway in recent years has […]

New York Needs to Push for More Environmental Health 

Over the years, New York has passed many bills regarding the city’s health. These laws often help regulate gas emissions, air pollution, and other air-borne issues. While these efforts are a step in the right direction, they should also focus on the many different problems that the city faces when it comes to providing a […]

Do We Need to Reduce Plastic Use?

It is not uncommon now to walk into a restaurant and order a drink, only to receive it with a paper straw. The same could be said for any business that is attempting to get rid of plastic dinnerware, lids, cups, and other disposables. Not everybody is happy with their paper replacements that practically dissolve […]

The Environmental Impact of Major Sporting Events: Why We Should Care

The Environmental Impact of Major Sporting Events: Why We Should Care

Major sports events are hosted yearly by FIFA, the NFL, and even the Olympics, offering an opportunity for athletes to showcase their near-superhuman abilities and for fans to cheer on their favorites. Yet, the environmental impact of these major events is hardly talked about. One of the most significant concerns is the carbon emissions from […]

Biden ramps up regulatory agenda on environment and key issues as election looms

Biden ramps up regulatory agenda on environment and key issues as election looms

President Joe Biden has launched several environmental and other vital problem regulations to cement his legacy as the election looms on the horizon. A historic rule that would force coal-fired power stations to either shut down or collect pollution from their smokestacks is one of these steps. The Democratic administration’s most comprehensive effort to limit […]

Studies find that lab-grown meat is worse for the environment than actual meat

Studies find that lab-grown meat is worse for the environment than actual meat

A new article from researchers at The University of California, Davis (UC DAVIS) has found that the environmental impact from lab-grown meat is very likely to be higher than  real, authentic meat.  It’s no secret that the mass production of meat is damaging to our environment. Meat production accounts for 57% of the greenhouse gas […]

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