BeyondKONA: Politics & Policy

Welsh first minister urged to pay back £200,000 to firm whose owner was convicted of environmental crimesThere is growing anger and concern within the Labour […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are two major global agencies in charge of food chemical safety. It […]

"Forever chemicals," or PFAS, have been linked to adverse health impacts that vary by gender, affecting men and women differently. Sharon Udasin and Rachel […]

A federal appeals court has instructed the district court to dismiss a climate change lawsuit filed by youth plaintiffs against the U.S. government, denying […]

Two studies reveal how genetic changes in bird populations in California respond to environmental threats, highlighting the potential for adaptation and the […]

Experts and lawmakers, during a Senate hearing, revealed a strategic shift by the fossil fuel industry from outright climate denial to more sophisticated […]

Environmental scientist Hannah Ritchie discusses how technological advances could lead to a more sustainable future in the face of climate challenges.Ezra […]

A new report emphasizes the need for standardized reusable packaging systems to combat plastic waste and encourages unified efforts to achieve global […]

The U.S. is mishandling the threat posed by H5N1 avian flu, as well as other infectious diseases, by both under- and overreacting to the risks […]

Rivers Trust is asking citizen scientists to record observations of local waterways on free appPeople in Britain and Ireland are being asked to monitor their […]

Experts say only ‘handful of plants’ operating with the dirtiest fuel will likely survive, and only Trump and lawsuits could save them New climate rules […]

Ofwat is just going through the regulatory motions and Labour must act after the election, says Peter Timberlake. However, Bill Kingdom says public ownership […]

Oil companies are strategically partnering with universities to influence climate change research and policy, recently revealed documents show. Emma Dumain and […]

Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would regulate two forms of PFAS contamination under Superfund laws reserved for “the […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has banned consumer use of methylene chloride, a paint stripper linked to cancer, while allowing certain commercial […]

Games are increasingly being used as educational tools to engage and teach players about climate change and sustainability.Kiley Price reports for Inside […]

Amid widespread climate anxiety, 2024 has ushered in numerous environmental successes, from renewable energy breakthroughs to significant legislative […]

HOUSTON — En homenaje al Día de la Tierra, EHN en Español (EHNe) está publicando cartas de estudiantes del octavo grado de YES Prep Northbrook Middle […]

To protect our local river we had to prove it was being used for swimming. But that, bizarrely, is the reason we were rejectedThe state of Britain’s rivers […]

El esperado tratado del plástico, podría ser el acuerdo más importante relacionado con las emisiones que provocan el cambio climático y la protección del […]

PITTSBURGH — EHN Reporter Kristina Marusic joined NPR's "Living on Earth" to discuss proposed chemical recycling plants in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West […]

Talks were scheduled to end on Monday but continued overnight as negotiators sparred over how to address overproduction.Valerie Volcovici reports for […]

The Biden administration has issued new guidelines aimed at accelerating clean energy projects while considering their environmental and community […]

Campaigners say last-minute compromise plays into the hands of petrostates and industry influencesCampaigners are blaming developed countries for capitulating […]

Clean Water Alliance lays out three-part strategy for action‘Further and faster action on pollution’ needed, says groupSeven water-based sports, including […]

Motion sets out worldwide target in alignment with Paris agreement to limit global heating to 1.5CCountries are for the first time considering restrictions on […]

The Goldman Environmental Prize celebrates its 35th year by recognizing seven environmental leaders who have made significant impacts in their regions.Liz […]

The UN global plastic treaty could be as important as the 2015 Paris accords, if negotiators can stand up to industry lobbyistsLast week, in an enormous […]

A rapid increase in sea levels across the southern U.S. is compelling coastal communities to adapt to unprecedented environmental changes. Chris Mooney, Brady […]

Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener optionsA three-day strike by drivers of […]

New research highlights potential dangers from common cleaning chemicals known as quats. Teddy Amenabar reports for The Washington Post.In short:Scientists […]

A comprehensive look at PFAS dangers and protections.Keren Landman reports for Vox.In short: Sandy Wynn-Stelt discovered high levels of PFAS in her drinking […]

A test by Million Marker has unveiled widespread plastic contamination in humans, with bisphenols and phthalates present in most individuals. Jeffrey Kluger […]

A decade after the Flint water crisis, its youngest victims still face health and developmental challenges. Shantal Riley reports for Harvard Public Health […]

Jill Hunkler, an Ohio resident who considers herself a “fracking refugee,” is telling her family’s story at the global plastics treaty negotiations in […]

Europe grapples with escalating plastic pollution, driven by petrochemical imports from Texas. A recent report by Amnesty International shows how some of these […]

Soiled seas and huge shareholder dividends: where has the £64bn borrowed by firms since privatisation gone?So that’s how they do it. I’d been wondering […]

Fujikawaguchiko town official says choice to erect huge barrier is ‘regrettable’ and last resortA huge barrier to block views of Mount Fuji will be […]

Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollutionNoise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, […]

The writers explore how communities prioritize sustainability through advanced agricultural techniques and community-focused living.Stephanie Hanes and Sara […]

Sewage pollutes our waterways, species face extinction. We must act fast to halt the decline – and we willSteve Reed is shadow environment secretaryWe must […]

Ali died of cancer last year. He was 21, and had to live in the choking smoke of the Rumaila oilfieldA year has passed since my beautiful boy Ali Julood died. […]

Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegatesThe number of fossil fuel and petrochemical […]

Scheme for plastic bottles and cans put back to 2027 while environment minister says glass recycling ‘unduly’ complex A UK deposit return scheme for […]

There’s an association between higher levels of phenols and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” and […]

HOUSTON — This week EHN is publishing letters from eighth grade students at YES Prep Northbrook Middle School in the Houston-area neighborhood of Spring […]

President Biden has introduced stringent regulations on coal power plants to reduce pollution and transition to cleaner energy sources. Alex Guillén and Zack […]

New EPA directive will cut pollution equivalent to the emissions of 328m cars, but industry group decries it as a ‘reckless plan’Coal-fired power plants […]

Green Finance Institute report said further pollution could cut 12% off GDP by 2030sThe destruction of nature over the rest of the decade could trigger a […]

Proliferation of hubs for online shopping disproportionately sited in low-income neighborhoods or communities of colorHundreds of mega-warehouses have been […]