Getting laws passed is one thing. Protecting them from Republican opposition is another.
As Climate Change Helps Mosquitoes Spread Disease, Critics Push for Alternatives to Pesticides
In response to outbreaks of West Nile virus and EEE, cities spray chemicals to kill mosquitoes. Is there a better way?
In response to outbreaks of West Nile virus and EEE, cities spray chemicals to kill mosquitoes. Is there a better way?
A Landmark Fund for Climate Reparations Is Beginning To Languish
Since rich countries promised $650 million to the so-called loss-and-damage fund last year, new pledges have dried up.
Since rich countries promised $650 million to the so-called loss-and-damage fund last year, new pledges have dried up.
The Election Could Shape the Future of America’s Food System
The nation’s agricultural policies — and the price of your food — are at stake this November.
The nation’s agricultural policies — and the price of your food — are at stake this November.
The EPA Funded Citizen Science to Address Gaps in Air Monitoring. Will It Result in Cleaner Air?
Funding communities burdened by pollution to monitor air quality is the “do-it-yourself approach to public health," one researcher said.
Funding communities burdened by pollution to monitor air quality is the “do-it-yourself approach to public health,” one researcher said.
How Germany Outfitted Half a Million Balconies With Solar Panels
Meet balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of renters.
Meet balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of renters.
Net-Zero Targets Are Everywhere. But to Be Effective, They Need Accountability.
Without a single standard, countries and companies are promising a lot of different things.
Without a single standard, countries and companies are promising a lot of different things.
Has Extreme Weather Made Voters Care More About Climate Change?
The answer depends on their political affiliation.
The answer depends on their political affiliation.
A New Salvo in the Fight to Protect the “Holy Grail” of Environmental Justice
Residents and legal advocates ask the EPA to keep enforcing Title VI civil rights protections
Residents and legal advocates ask the EPA to keep enforcing Title VI civil rights protections
What Scientists Have Learned From 20 Years of Microplastics Research
The particles are everywhere, and they may harm human health.
The particles are everywhere, and they may harm human health.
Hurricanes Cost More Than You Think. Here’s Why That Matters.
Damage estimates for Hurricane Francine are rolling in. The true costs could be much higher.
Damage estimates for Hurricane Francine are rolling in. The true costs could be much higher.
Climate Change Is Sending Ticks Into New Areas. Georgia Researchers Are on It.
They've mapped an unwelcome guest: the lone star tick.
They’ve mapped an unwelcome guest: the lone star tick.
Trust Issues
How schools, hospitals, and prisons in 15 states profit from land and resources on 79 tribal nations
How schools, hospitals, and prisons in 15 states profit from land and resources on 79 tribal nations
Nearly 200 People Were Killed Last Year Protecting the Environment
Most were Black or Indigenous.
Most were Black or Indigenous.
No One Should Be Surprised That South America Is Burning
Climate scientists have been saying this would happen for years. It will only get worse from here.
Climate scientists have been saying this would happen for years. It will only get worse from here.
Kamala Harris Is Making Climate Action Patriotic. It Just Might Work.
A new study suggests that framing the issue in terms of American values holds promise.
A new study suggests that framing the issue in terms of American values holds promise.