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North Carolinians Left to Suffer Under Toothless Hog Waste Agreement
The practice of storing hog waste in open pits grows more hazardous with each hurricane that pounds the state.
Companies Blocked From Using Ports to Export Fossil Fuels Seek Workarounds
It's unclear for how long the West Coast will be able to hold up the thin green line against Big Oil.
In the Face of Extinction, We Have a Moral Obligation
In the absence of US leadership on climate change, it's up to each of us to act in our species' best interests.
The Fracking Industry Encroaches on Southwest Texas
Texas’ latest oil boom has brought skyrocketing air, noise and light pollution to the area.
How Climate Change Helped Create the Migrant Caravan
Walls and armed guards cannot stop the global and national consequences of the climate crisis.
Unlike a Globalized Food System, Local Food Won’t Destroy the Environment
Our food system is linked to an economic system that is biased against what's good for people and the planet.
Polish Coal Company Announced as First Sponsor of UN Climate Talks
Several other coal-sector companies have been chosen to sponsor this year's climate talks in Katowice.
California’s Climate Refugees
The US can deploy troops to the border, but can’t find money to meet the housing needs of people displaced by disasters.
Arctic Drilling Is “Ecocide on an Incredible Diversity of Wildlife”
The Arctic Wildlife Refuge is a biological nursery teeming with life, ecologically connected to places around the world.
What Does the Ruling Against the Keystone XL Pipeline Mean for Trump?
Jackie Prange, senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses the case in depth.