(B.N. Frank) Research has already determined that “energy-efficient” LED light bulbs are biologically and environmentally harmful (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). Nevertheless, proponents – including the Biden Administration – continue to promote them as “green” and want them installed EVERYWHERE. In fact, earlier this month, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced it would provide funding for their installation in low-income homes. More recently, the Biden Administration took steps to end the production of safer bulbs.
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Desantis’ $4.4 Billion Environmental Preservation Budget Wins Widespread Support
(Bethany Blankley) When the legislature convenes next year, one of the budget priorities it is expected to address is record funding for environmental conservation projects, which have received a wide range of support from conservation and environmental groups.
Are Sea Vegetables Good for You and the Planet? — And Are Some Better Than Others?
(Ocean Robbins) The comedian Steven Wright once said, “I have a large sea shell collection which I keep scattered on beaches all over the world. Maybe you’ve seen it.”
Yahoo Shuts Down Entirely in China, Citing ‘Increasingly Challenging’ Environment
(Sophie Mann) Yahoo Inc. announced Tuesday that it has pulled its services from China, saying that the environment had become “increasingly challenging” from a “business and legal” standpoint.
Container Ship Gridlock in California Causing Fires, Oil Spills
(Cassie B.) As the Pacific Ocean continues to fill up with container ships, rough weather conditions and human error have led to a rise in accidents at sea involving these vessels.
Green Scream: Plants Emit “Ultrasonic Squeals” When Stressed by Drought or Physical Damage
(Virgilio Marin) Plants let out “ultrasonic squeals” when they are damaged or stressed by drought. Researchers at Tel Aviv Universityin Israel discovered this after placing microphones near tomato and tobacco plants. Thanks to the microphones, the researchers were able to detect distinct sounds emanating from the plants.
Aerosols in Household Products Account for Almost 1 Million Deaths Every Year
(Ramon Tomey) An unlikely source of air pollution has been blamed from almost 1 million deaths every year. Up to 900,000 premature deaths have been attributed to anthropogenic secondary organic aerosols (ASOAs). While majority of ASOAs come from fossil fuel combustion, some of them can be found in everyday products such as household paint, cleaning items and pesticides.
Scientists Explore Lava Tubes on Hawaii to Prepare for Mars and Moon Exploration
(Virgilio Marin) Researchers are plumbing the depths of Mauna Loa in Hawaii to study the volcano’s lava tubes. The researchers wear bulky suits like those required for space exploration while navigating volcanic terrain and conducting research. Besides studying the environment and organisms living there, the team’s goal is to prepare for the unique challenges of living in space, particularly on Mars and the moon.
Maine Becomes First State to Enact Broad Ban of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
(Cassie B.) Maine has become the first state in the nation to institute a broad ban of toxic compounds found in a wide variety of consumer goods.
Scientists Warn CO2 and Global Warming “Biggest Misdirection” In Scientific History
(Franz Walker) While many so-called experts continue to demonize carbon dioxide and global warming as threats to the planet, others have quietly been criticizing the theory, pointing out faults in its thinking. Now one scientist has compiled comments from others like him who have spoken up against the current thinking on climate change.
Toxic Chemicals Leak from Us Base in Okinawa, Threatening the Health of Residents
(Ramon Tomey) More than 2,400 liters of “firefighting water” containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were released from a U.S. military facility in the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. Heavy rain brought the chemicals into bodies of water at Uruma city and other nearby locations. The June 10 incident also added to the chemicals that have accumulated in the city’s Tengan River, which already had high PFAS concentrations.
Common Plastic Additive Linked to Fertility Problems
(Virgilio Marin) A study published in the journal PLOS Genetics found that exposure to the plastic additive diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) could cause fertility problems. Led by Harvard Medical School researchers, the study showed that DEHP increases breaks in the DNA during egg production and impairs cells’ ability to repair these breaks.
An Inconvenient Truth: EVs May Offer A “Negligible” CO2 Difference From ICE Vehicles
(Zero Hedge) Are the carbon footprints of EVs really as drastically lower than that of internal combustion engine vehicles? When considering the amount of carbon and CO2 created from assembling lithium ion batteries, one firm thinks the difference could be “negligible”.
Does Bitcoin Use “Too Much” Electricity?
(Allan Stevo) In doing so, she makes a judgment about the “correct” amount of electricity use. But it raises the question of who is entitled to make such a judgment.
Is Ocean Acidification Another Climate Change HOAX? Scientists Blow the Whistle on Massive, Coordinated Data Manipulation and Fraud
(Ethan Huff) The “last refuge of the climate scoundrels,” to quote a friend of Australian physicist Dr. Peter Ridd, is “ocean acidification,” a global warming conspiracy theory that appears to be the latest hoax of the climate change cult.