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The first commercial offshore wind farm in the U.S. near Block Island, Rhode Island on July 7, 2022. John Moore / 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 Biden

Concert venues, shopping plazas and sporting arenas are continuously constructing accessibility improvements to make public spaces more comfortable for people with disabilities. But unfortunately, there’s one place that continues to be a challenge for people with disabilities to navigate — their own homes. An accessible home is a home designed or modified to enable independent

Environmental, Social and Governance, or ESG, is a framework of standards measuring a company’s risks and impacts alongside financial factors. Companies use ESG reporting as a tool to disclose data on emissions, waste management, employee satisfaction, anti-corruption practices and more.  ESG reporting promotes transparency and engagement in business practices, especially when considering sustainability and social

Technicians service a heat pump on a house in Folkestone, UK on Sept. 16, 2022. Andrew Aitchison / In pictures 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. One green

Solar panels are seen on the roof of a building in Los Angeles, California, on June 18 2022. Daniel SLIM / AFP / 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.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks tours Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility with senior Naval leadership on Oahu, Hawaii on Dec. 14, 2021. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated

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

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 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

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