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The Guardian Environment ·

From urban rooftops to working cattle farms: Australia’s best home gardens – in pictures

The 20 best residential gardens have been revealed in the first-ever Landscape Australia awards shortlist. Jury chair Emily Wong said each project was a response to urgent issues like the climate…
Taste of Home ·

Melted Witch Bark

These melted witches may no longer be "defying gravity," but they're easy to make and they're frightfully festive.
Electrek ·

Musk explains why Tesla Robotaxi is not running at night, and lidar is the answer

Elon Musk says the main thing holding back Tesla Robotaxi’s night hours is that the cars have a hard time seeing pets in the dark. His example was “grey kittens on grey tarmac.” That’s a low-light,…
Grist ·

New Colorado neighborhood could offer glimpse into the future of home energy use

The partners behind a project in suburban Denver think they’ve found a way to accelerate the adoption of residential geothermal heating and cooling.
Inside Climate News ·

‘Nature-Based’ Solutions Could Save Insurers and Policyholders Billions

After years trudging through marshes around San Francisco Bay studying conservation practices, coastal ecologist Megan Kelso realized that one of the largest determinants of wetland health may not be…
Mongabay ·

Satellite data reveal massive scale of routine oil pollution in oceans. See the map

Oil slicks from ships and offshore oil platforms cover nearly 1.6 million square kilometers (618,000 square miles) of the ocean surface each year, an area slightly larger than the nation of Mongolia.…
Trellis ·

Investors are ignoring the biggest source of data-center water use

Lenders that finance data centers screen for the water drawn on site — but that’s only a drop in the bucket. The post Investors are ignoring the biggest source of data-center water use appeared first…
NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) – The Issue with Tissue ·

NRDC Lawsuit Challenges Fuel-Economy Rollback

NRDC lawsuit challenging rollback of CAFE standards filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York.
Canary Media ·

Drivers will pay the price for Trump’s fuel economy rollbacks

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday . This week, the Transportation Department finalized its plan to roll back fuel efficiency…
Reasons to be Cheerful ·

The Spark: The ‘Community Lighthouses’ Where Neighbors Help Neighbors

Welcome back to The Spark, our monthly celebration of how people just like you are creating positive change, one meaningful step at a time. The Spark is generously supported by Laura Rice. Sign up to…
The Guardian Environment ·

The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be…
Taste of Home ·

The 10 Best Aldi Finds of October Include a Chicken Caesar Pizza and the Aldi Big Bag

From an easy buffalo chicken dip to the return of Aldi’s viral Big Bag, these October Aldi Finds are worth adding to your shopping list. The post The 10 Best Aldi Finds of October Include a Chicken…
Electrek ·

I tried taking the budget-priced Ride1Up Roadster V3 e-bike off-roading. Here’s what happened next

The Ride1Up Roadster V3 is, for all intents and purposes, is a budget-focused daily driver urban bike. It’s not really a gravel bike. Maybe if you stand back a bit and squint, you could give it a bit…
Grist ·

Under Trump, California’s clean car rules are essential — and vulnerable

The federal government has scrapped its rules lowering vehicle emissions, and it's going after California's.
Inside Climate News ·

SEC Move Would Make it Harder for Shareholders to Push Companies on Climate Action

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to scrap a rule that allows shareholders to formally petition companies, one of the ways that shareholder advocacy groups have pressed for more…
Mongabay ·

Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazilian presidential election

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s upcoming presidential election could reshape the Amazon’s future. Control of the country, which contains about 60% of the rainforest, could pass to Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro,…
Trellis ·

Long-time Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber to step down in 2027

Between now and next fall, her schedule will be filled with meetings about the massive U.S. data center buildout. The post Long-time Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber to step down in 2027 appeared first on…
NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) – The Issue with Tissue ·

Hard Questions About the Permitting Bill

Before celebrating the benefits of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 , we need an honest accounting of its tradeoffs, especially how much additional fossil fuel development…
Canary Media ·

Diesel prices are rising worldwide. So are electric truck sales.

See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . The market for battery-powered trucks may be slowing in the U.S. — but globally it’s a very different story. Worldwide, sales of medium- and…
Reasons to be Cheerful ·

Reviving L.A.’s Burned Landscapes, One Seed Bomb at a Time

If you’ve been through a wildfire, you may never forget the torrid heat, the acrid smell of smoke and the threatening sight of flames closing in. On January 7, 2025, the Goodyear family joined…
The Guardian Environment ·

‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills

Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots The easy thing for the people who live on the banks of the River Dart in Devon…
Taste of Home ·

Trader Joe’s Has Confirmed 23 New Store Locations Coming Soon—Is One Near You?

If you live in one of these 13 states, consider yourself very lucky! You might be a short drive away from a Trader Joe's in the near future. The post Trader Joe’s Has Confirmed 23 New Store Locations…
Electrek ·

FedEx believes $300M electric truck spend will save them $800M in diesel

In a record-setting commercial truck deal, international shipping giant FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric box trucks from American startup Harbinger in a deal that’s reportedly worth…
Grist ·

California just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plants

The state is the biggest to approve solar panels that plug into walls, giving residents a cheaper way to generate their own electricity.
Inside Climate News ·

Our Future Might Be Darker—and That’s a Good Thing

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with author Craig Childs. Think about the darkest sky you’ve ever seen. Did…
Mongabay ·

Vietnam’s fishers face rising costs, declining catches and a contested sea

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam — When diesel prices in Vietnam hit an all-time high in March, Vo Huu Viet, a fisherman with more than 30 years at sea in Quang Ngai province in Central Vietnam, did something he…
Trellis ·

Sustainability leadership moves

Mindy Lubber to step down from Ceres; LinkedIn loses another sustainability director; Solventum CSO leaves amid reorg; and more. The post Sustainability leadership moves appeared first on Trellis .
Canary Media ·

Where does balcony solar stand in your state?

This article was originally published on April 6, 2026, and last updated on Oct. 2, 2026. Balcony solar is one of the hottest ideas in renewable energy right now. Boosters say the systems — DIY kits…
The Guardian Environment ·

Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms

Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of…
Taste of Home ·

These Are the Most Popular Tailgate Foods Across the Country

Wings, chili and dip are among the foods Americans reach for most on game day—but which tailgate favorite rules your state? The post These Are the Most Popular Tailgate Foods Across the Country…
Electrek ·

Watt’s up, doc? Huddig hybrid loader gets a big battery boost [video]

Swedish heavy equipment brand HUDDIG has given its 1370 hybrid wheel loader platform a major battery upgrade for the new model year, boosting its battery capacity from 44 kWh to fully 61 kWh – an…
Inside Climate News ·

Federal Judge Slams the Brakes on Big Bend Border Wall Construction

EL PASO—Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction Friday to halt construction on the border wall in Texas’ expansive Big Bend sector, including the national and state parks.…
Mongabay ·

Probiotics prevented coral bleaching during a Red Sea heat wave: Study

As a heat wave settled on the Red Sea in 2022, a patch of corals in a reef 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) off the coast of Saudi Arabia reacted differently than other corals. They’d been treated with…
Canary Media ·

The USDA just made it way harder for farmers to get grants for solar

Rules published Thursday essentially end federal grants that thousands of American farmers have long relied on to build revenue-generating solar systems on their land. The Trump administration’s…
The Guardian Environment ·

Comedy wildlife photography award finalists 2026 – in pictures

A caiman wearing a wig, two brown bears laughing and a leopard doing a handstand feature in the selection of finalists from this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards . Winners will be announced on 8…
Taste of Home ·

Giada de Laurentiis’s Pasta Is So Good, You’d Never Guess It’s Gluten Free

My husband didn't even notice the pasta was gluten free—a total win in my kitchen. That's just one reason these tiny stelline are a Taste of Home Award winner. The post Giada de Laurentiis’s Pasta Is…
Electrek ·

Kia sweetens EV deals with up to $10,000 off

With the new EV3 now arriving at dealerships, Kia is throwing some extra savings into the mix with up to $10,000 off in customer cash on select EVs. more…
Inside Climate News ·

Europe’s Extreme Summer Triggered Cascading Climate Shocks

During this past summer of climate extremes, more than half of Europe experienced dangerous levels of heat stress, the combined effect of temperature, humidity, wind and sunshine on the body’s…
Mongabay ·

Permafrost, wetland, wildfire and freshwater emissions could amplify climate change by up to 30%, study finds

As frozen ground thaws in the Arctic, dead plants and animals locked in soils for thousands of years start to decay, releasing methane and carbon dioxide. Those gases trap heat from the sun and warm…
The Guardian Environment ·

Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes

With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia Bangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours…
Taste of Home ·

Movie Theater Cookies

These movie theater cookies are packed with the most iconic picks from the concession stand, like popcorn, Sno-Caps, pretzels and more.
Electrek ·

Ford backs a big new solar farm for its Michigan factories

Detroit-based energy company DTE Energy has completed construction of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm near Coldwater, Michigan, that will help Ford power its home-state factories with cleaner…
Inside Climate News ·

Long-Awaited Senate Deal to Speed Permitting Faces Familiar Hurdles

The so-called “lame duck” session of Congress after November’s midterm elections could be momentous for clean energy as lawmakers are set to consider a long-sought bipartisan deal to speed permitting…
Mongabay ·

How to grow $25K into community-led conservation: Interview with Tanzania’s Mwambao

UNGUJA, Tanzania — Decades before they would partner to build a marine conservation organization together, Ali Thani and Lorna Slade crossed paths in Tanzania. Years later, Slade returned to the East…
The Guardian Environment ·

There is a way to look after people, the planet – and Britain’s growth. It’s what we call the ‘wellbeing economy’ | Jamie Driscoll

Imagine the UK with a 20-year investment plan, with green homes and fast transport. We already have the tools to make it happen You’ve just left school. What’s your future? I know a physics graduate…
Taste of Home ·

Spoonful of Comfort Just Launched a New Care Package—and It Gives Back to Cancer Research

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Spoonful of Comfort is helping to fund cancer research. The post Spoonful of Comfort Just Launched a New Care Package—and It Gives Back to Cancer…
Electrek ·

Jeep’s off-road electric SUV managed just 160 miles in a real-world highway range test

The Jeep Recon EV has removable doors and packs 670 horsepower combined, but it’s less efficient than advertised. more…
Inside Climate News ·

21 States Sue EPA to Reinstate Climate Pollution Rules for Power Plants

More than 20 states, including North Carolina, New York, California and Pennsylvania, as well as several cities, are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its repeal of most greenhouse…
Mongabay ·

Uganda and NGO to co-manage sector of national park home to tree-climbing lions

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have signed a 10-year agreement to co-manage a portion of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing…
The Guardian Environment ·

Eastern Spain braces for torrential rain and flooding

Up to 300mm of rain could fall in places, while extreme downpours bring landslides and deaths in Nepal Torrential rain and potentially damaging flooding are forecast in eastern Spain over the coming…
Electrek ·

Podcast: Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries, battery swap comes back, and more

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US,…
Inside Climate News ·

New Jersey’s Middlesex County Sues Big Oil Over Escalating Climate Impacts

A New Jersey county has become the latest local government to sue major oil and gas companies, seeking to recover costs from damage caused by worsening flooding and other climate change impacts. The…
Mongabay ·

As Hong Kong heats up, calls grow for tougher rules to protect outdoor workers

HONG KONG — On a mid-September day, Wong Ping-kuong, 74, and his colleagues worked quickly to spray clean an outdoor staircase and elevator landing. It was only mid-morning, but already hot. The…
On the forums
Can't we all just boycott nestle?
r/Anticonsumption · 254 · 36 Activism/Protest
Being forced to use AI in a course required for my major, not sure what to do
r/ZeroWaste · 161 · 79 Question / Support
"Official" trash at the Colosseum
r/Anticonsumption · 670 · 51 Plastic Waste
how do you wrap your wraps?
r/ZeroWaste · 11 · 31 Question / Support
Amazon coercing young people into buying their own subscriptions instead of sharing with family
r/Anticonsumption · 203 · 22 Ads/Marketing
I’m a tech guy that feels sick throwing away empty compressed air cans...
r/ZeroWaste · 23 · 17 Discussion
apparently there is no surface left on earth that cant be monetized
r/Anticonsumption · 1451 · 65 Ads/Marketing
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