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Half a trillion! = the entire economy of Israel, Austria

This is big and bleak news. The planetary boundary for chemical pollution (aka 'novel entities') has been quantified for the first time - and it's now clear that humanity is massively transgressing levels that are safe for life on Earth. Plastics! Read on. theguardian.com/environment/20…

This is the question!

*slaps wide, flat, unobstructed roof of superstore* This bad boy can fit so many solar panels on it. New Frontier Group/Environment America report explores solar potential of nation's big box stores. Hint: It's a lot. frontiergroup.org/reports/fg/sol…

Today, Fighting Plastic Pollution in 2022, webinar at 2ET/11PT--register to hear leaders and experts speak to emerging fights at the state, level, and international level: waterkeeper.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Waterkeeper Alliance CoPIRG GAIA US & Canada

Amen, it's time to put the onus on producers and manufacturers!

.Janet Domenitz I have to know you'll see this

!!!! It might sound wonky, but trust Jane Patton that this is MAJOR, and a departure from previous U.S. positions

This thread is blowing up, and I may add to it later, but one final thought--the best way to strengthen energy security is to decarbonize, embrace renewable sources, and build energy links that emphasize social responsibility and commitment to democratic politics.

Another unfortunate misinterpretation - most compostable plastics are designed for curbside/commercial #composting, like in my neighborhood! This stat refers to a single 'home compostable' certification in Europe that underperformed in a volunteer backyard project.

this is what happens when you don’t recycle your pizza boxes

If you come across a bear, never push a slower friend down…even if you feel the friendship has run its course.⁣⁣