UK's greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.4% in 2023 on lower gas use In 2023, Britain's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 5.4%, driven by reduced gas usage in electricity and heating sectors. Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 necessitates significant changes in consumption patterns and electricity generation methods. |
Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds Much of the Colorado River's water is used for agriculture. A new study shows 46% of the water that is diverted is used to grow hay to feed cattle. Maine Fund to Compensate Farmers for PFAS Contaminated Land Underscores Need for Action (Beyond Pesticides, March 28, 2024) Last week, Maine Central reported the first application was filed for Maine’s first-in-the nation PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Fund. This $70 million federal-state Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (PFAS Fund) provides compensation for commercial farmers whose health, business, and land have been impacted by PFAS contamination. A critical compone… |