A recent move by the Supreme Court could actually make fossil-fuel companies more vulnerable to lawsuits, but the polluters are pushing for a workaround.
Environment
Plan for Largest Dairy in Minnesota History Raises Water and Pollution Concerns
Riverview’s mega-dairy expansion in Morris would store 250 million gallons of liquid manure and use water volumes equal to 75% of the local supply.
Riverview’s mega-dairy expansion in Morris would store 250 million gallons of liquid manure and use water volumes equal to 75% of the local supply.
If Florida Reefs Aren’t Protected, Storms Will Increase Flooding & Costs: Study
The study finds that future coral reef degradation will increase the annual risk of flooding to people by 42% and to buildings by 47%.
The study finds that future coral reef degradation will increase the annual risk of flooding to people by 42% and to buildings by 47%.
The Solo Living Trend Is Wreaking Havoc on Our Energy Use
Have you ever dreamed of having your very own apartment?
Have you ever dreamed of having your very own apartment?
Companies Welching on Carbon Reduction Commitments
In February 2024, three major investment companies stepped back from efforts to limit climate-damaging emissions.
In February 2024, three major investment companies stepped back from efforts to limit climate-damaging emissions.
Indonesia’s Orangutan Trafficking Cases Reveal Need for a Change in Approach (Commentary)
Seizures of trafficked orangutans have been in the news often lately, and the nation needs to make trafficking of animals such as these unprofitable, unviable and socially unacceptable.
Seizures of trafficked orangutans have been in the news often lately, and the nation needs to make trafficking of animals such as these unprofitable, unviable and socially unacceptable.
More Crops Grown for Fuel and Livestock Feed Than for People, New Study Finds
Cutting back on beef and biofuels could help improve food security and mitigate climate emissions.
Cutting back on beef and biofuels could help improve food security and mitigate climate emissions.
If It Feels Like Times Are Tough in New Hampshire, Maybe You’re Just Reading the Wrong Lists
The point is that most lists and rankings are meant to start debates not end them. But don’t tell that to New Hampshire Republicans.
The point is that most lists and rankings are meant to start debates not end them. But don’t tell that to New Hampshire Republicans.
Toxic Fallout from Gulf War ‘Could Last Decades’
Damage could last for decades to come, experts warn.
Damage could last for decades to come, experts warn.
Plastic, from Home and Abroad, Spills Into Türkiye’s Waters
The resulting pollution is taking a toll on riverine and marine ecosystems, including important sea turtle nesting sites.
The resulting pollution is taking a toll on riverine and marine ecosystems, including important sea turtle nesting sites.
Dr. Green: A Wildlife Researcher Asks About Trauma and Grief
When humans cause a tragedy in nature, our psychological response can leave us feeling lost and alone. But many resources can help.
When humans cause a tragedy in nature, our psychological response can leave us feeling lost and alone. But many resources can help.
The Great Lakes Are Ideal for Wind Energy. So Where Is It?
Bureaucratic hurdles and high costs have prevented the offshore wind industry from developing the Great Lakes’ abundant wind resources.
Bureaucratic hurdles and high costs have prevented the offshore wind industry from developing the Great Lakes’ abundant wind resources.
Thai Data Center Boom Sparks Fears of Water Shortage, Air Pollution
Residents and farmers in Chonburi and Rayong provinces say they fear the facilities will intensify water shortages and pollution in a region already struggling with industrial impacts.
Residents and farmers in Chonburi and Rayong provinces say they fear the facilities will intensify water shortages and pollution in a region already struggling with industrial impacts.
Us and Them: The Curious Case of Rights and Personhood
Rights are seen as moral guarantees that protect individuals from harm and tyranny.
Rights are seen as moral guarantees that protect individuals from harm and tyranny.
New Hampshire Must Carve a Path for the Future of the Daily Flush
The question is, where does all of that waste go and what is its impact?
The question is, where does all of that waste go and what is its impact?
How Elephants Experience Time and What This Tells Us About Protecting Them
“How we envision an animal’s relationship to time influences whether we see them as feeling, remembering beings. My aim is to encourage a more dynamic view of their place in the world when we recognize them as equally temporal beings.”
“How we envision an animal’s relationship to time influences whether we see them as feeling, remembering beings. My aim is to encourage a more dynamic view of their place in the world when we recognize them as equally temporal beings.”