Worst Practices
Toxic air pollution in Europe started with ancient Romans
Ancient Romans, those masters of engineering, increased concentrations of atmospheric lead tenfold in Europe.
Single-use plastics leave a large carbon footprint
Greenhouse gas emissions from the plastic lifecycle threaten our ability to rein in our emissions.
Farming octopuses is a really bad idea
"Octopus factory farming is ethically and ecologically unjustified.”
Europeans have a vast ecological footprint
Many Europeans are environmentally conscious, but that does not mean they live sustainable lives.
Strawberries, spinach and kale are riddled with pesticides
Nearly 70% of nonorganic produce in the U.S. contains pesticide residues.
Coal burning in China and India has fueled a hike in CO2 emissions
Last year global CO2 emissions grew at the fastest rate since 2013 largely because of coal-fired plants.