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Some dog food can have worse environmental impact than their owners’ meals
Dogs fed on meat-rich premium dog food can have a far worse effect on the environment than their owners’ diets. Wet, raw, and meaty products are associated with substantially higher greenhouse gases than dry dog food. Overall, the production of ingredients used in UK dog food is estimated to contribute...
House ready to vote on energy, environment spending bills
Earmarked funds, including for a climate program, were at the center of a conservative rebellion.
Birmingham environmental group wants courts to reinstate coke air quality rules after Trum
A local environmental advocacy group is asking federal judges to reinstate air pollution rules that would apply to ABC Coke in Tarrant. The request comes after President Donald Trump recently ended those rules. “For generations, communities surrounding ABC Coke here in Alabama have endured exposure to toxic pollution from one...
L.A. wildfires: With no clear cleanup standards, how to test for toxic soil
In summary Ash rained down and smoke blanketed Los Angeles during the 2025 wildfires, leaving behind a toxic legacy in soil and homes. Without a federal or California mandate, nonprofit, academic and local groups offer testing for homeowners. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues...
Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary
Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment. Experts say more consumers are seeking toilet paper made from recycled content or sustainable materials, but it can be...
Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary
Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment. Experts say more consumers are seeking toilet paper made from recycled content or sustainable materials, but it can be...




