U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Expands Greater Sage-Grouse Protections The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is using the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to help protect the greater sage-grouse. Although the bird is not officially listed as endangered or threatened, the agency is taking strong action to safeguard its habitat. Moreover, the sage-grouse depends on... Continue Reading →
Newly launched men’s athletic apparel brand, Ten Thousand, announced the launch of its industry-first collaborative product design and development process through the release of its first public Run Short prototype. Ten Thousand’s streamlined selection of core training essentials focuses on depth, not breadth. That's with the Run Short marking the brand’s third product in the... Continue Reading →
After Activist Pressure, Macy's Vows to Ensure Furniture Is Free of Toxic Flame Retardants By: Christie Boyden Lindsey Rupp October 20, 2015 — 3:38 PM EDT Health and environmental activists had pressured the retailer Department-store chain says most vendors already are complying Macy’s Inc., responding to a campaign from health and environmental activists, will check... Continue Reading →
When synthetic non-biodegradable fishing nets are lost, abandoned, or discarded at sea is plastic oceans. For they may continue to catch fish and other animals for a long period of time. This is a phenomenon is known as ‘ghost fishing’. New research also shows that a biodegradable net material can be used to create nets.... Continue Reading →
Company to pay $600K for alleged violations associated with spills and inadequate prevention and response plans at rail yard facilities (Denver, Colo. – February 25, 2016) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement with the BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), resolving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act... Continue Reading →
