ENVIRONMENT

Fayette Power Project, a coal power plant near La Grange Texas, is one of the ERCOT plants that partially failed due to cold weather in winter 2021. Sam LaRussa / CC BY 2.0 Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality,

A British oil tanker loads liquefied natural gas in northeastern Mozambique for export on Nov. 11, 2022. CNPC Mozambique via Xinhua via Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. Mozambique’s

Red London buses and taxis queue up along Oxford Street on November 22, 2021 in London. Mike Kemp / In Pictures / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. By

Quick Key Facts E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world; between 50 and 60 million tons are produced every year.  The e-waste discarded in 2021 alone weighs more than the Great Wall of China: the heaviest man-made structure in the world. 75-80% of e-waste is shipped to countries in Africa and Asia, where

Do you ever hear that tell-tale pitter-patter of tiny feet from the attic? Some squirrels might just be setting up camp for the winter right overhead.  These pesky little creatures are fast, agile, and acrobatic: the perfect combination for sneaking into attics through tiny entryways. When they’re just outside, squirrels are usually just a nuisance

The first two turbines of Dominion Energy’s coastal Virginia offshore wind project. Dominion Energy Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. One common tactic of renewable energy opponents is to emphasize the

Diners seated outdoors read menus at a restaurant in Mallorca, Spain. Klaus Vedfelt / DigitalVision / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. Earlier this year, the UK began requiring

The Pillswood battery storage system under construction in East Yorkshire, UK. Harmony Energy / YouTube screenshot Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. As the UK braces for the first full winter

The coal-fired John E. Amos Power Plant in West Virginia on the Kanawha River. milehightraveler / iStock / Getty Images Plus Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. The state of West

Aerial view of new electric cars sitting parked under photovoltaic (PV) systems at a parking lot of Geely’s Jinzhong manufacturing facility on September 7, 2022 in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province of China. VCG / VCG / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform

China’s climate envoy Xie Zhenhua speaks at COP27 on Nov. 8, 2022. AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP via Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. During a surprise appearance at the

The company said the roadway will be fully functional by 2023 for EVs that install a special receiver. Electreon Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. You may find yourself driving on

Solar panels on a rooftop of a residential home. Martin Harvey / Photodisc / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions. When a new smartphone or other technological product makes

As an older adult, you have more than likely seen changes in our environment throughout your lifetime. Maybe you’ve seen more extreme weather patterns, watched as some of your favorite animals have become extinct or noticed firsthand how the tides have changed — both figuratively and literally.  The U.S. expects to see more than 95

Gas prices over $7.59 a gallon at a Shell gas station in South San Francisco, California on Oct. 3, 2022. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on environmental issues, causes, and solutions.

The office of the Russian Federation at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on Nov. 12, 2022. Russia has no pavilion at this year’s COP but sent a delegation of lobbyists. Sean Gallup / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a