environmental degradation
Coverage of environmental degradation in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont needs better housing, not just more of it
The article by John Bossange from Better (not Bigger) Vermont criticizes the construction of new housing in Vermont for prioritizing wealthy buyers over local families and damaging the natural landscape through clear-cutting. It argues for more sustainable, affordable housing that preserves the environment and community character.
- Pope Leo’s Unsettling Vision of the AI Future
Pope Leo XIV released the encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' addressing AI risks, emphasizing humane values over monopolistic interests. The document highlights dangers like AI-driven unemployment, environmental degradation, and autonomous weapons, while advocating for government intervention and ethical frameworks.
- The sea that is vanishing in real time
The Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water, is retreating at an alarming rate with visible consequences including stranded buildings and disappearing habitats. Scientists warn that the sea may be approaching a critical tipping point that could have severe environmental and ecological consequences.
- Supreme court sides with oil and gas firms in Louisiana coastal damage fight
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of oil and gas companies in Louisiana, granting them a new opportunity in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay up to $740 million for coastal damage. The decision reverses a previous state court ruling, allowing the firms to challenge environmental lawsuits in federal proceedings.