October 2, 2024

The majority of Gen Z hold politicians responsible for climate change, new polling shows. (Kelly Livingston/ABC News)

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The very last coal-powered power plant in the U.K. is closing, making Britain the first G7 nation to phase out coal power completely. (William Booth/The Washington Post)

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law banning all plastic bags from California grocery stores starting in 2026. (The Associated Press)

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A new report shows solar industry jobs in the U.S. reached a record high in 2023. (Paige Bennett/EcoWatch). 

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The state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company misled consumers about the effectiveness of plastic recycling. (Evan Bush/NBC News)

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A new study offers the first comprehensive look at how fossil fuel companies may influence climate research at major universities across the country. (Kate Yoder/Grist)

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The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a $1.52 billion loan guarantee to help restart a shuttered Michigan nuclear plant in a historic first. (Brad Plumer/The New York Times)

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Earth’s ozone layer is on track to make a full recovery around 2040, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s newest Ozone and UV Bulletin. (Cristen Hemingway Jaynes/EcoWatch) 

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Scientists detailed the chemicals entering the body from food packaging and the toll it’s taking in a newly released study. (Shannon Osaka/The Washington Post)

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The latest longform piece in the October issue of Downtown Newsmagazine explores how local Michigan communities are attempting to enact long-term climate change plans. (Stacy Gittleman/Downtown Publications) 

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Then there’s this…

Here are some tips to make your laundry more eco-friendly. (Elizabeth Anne Brown/The New York Times)