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Trump EPA Plans to Weaken Mercury Regulations
Top EPA officials are catering to coal millionaires.
New Gulf Coast Fossil Fuel Projects Produce as Much Pollution as Coal
The projects release as much pollution as 29 coal-fired power plants running round the clock.
A Child at World’s End: A Mother Thinks About Climate Inheritance
How do we conquer our fears with action?
How Feedback Loops Are Driving Runaway Climate Change
Unprecedented warming in the Arctic could accelerate the pace of climate change.
Can the Great Lakes Continue to Fend Off an Increasingly Thirsty World?
A 2008 interstate compact prevents distant dry places from siphoning off Great Lakes water. But will the agreement hold?
Colorado Voters Will Weigh in on Drilling Distances From Homes and Schools
The ballot initiative would enhance the rights of Coloradans who live near oil and gas drilling.
Why Gov. Jerry Brown Stands in the Way of Climate Justice
California Gov. Jerry Brown has been hailed as a “climate leader.” Here's why that's not true.
Nearly Every Seabird Will Have Plastic in Its Guts Within Decades
Most plastic is tossed after minutes of use, but its impact on wildlife and the environment can last for centuries.
Brace for Impact, as the Climate “End Game” Has Arrived
The fate of the human species is very much at stake.
Fracking Chemicals Dumped in Allegheny River a Decade Ago Entered Food Chain
High levels of exposure to non-radioactive Strontium can disrupt bone growth in children.