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Environment
The World Will End in Fire
The vanishing of ice from Earth is helping to rapidly render this planet uninhabitable.
A Planet in Crisis: The Heat’s on Us
We have a finite amount of time left to coexist with significant parts of the biosphere.
To Take Down Fossil Fuels, We Must Abandon Capitalism
Dahr Jamail's latest book bears witness to the destruction of our natural world due to climate change.
The Green New Deal Is Happening in China
China’s progress in promoting electric cars and clean energy tells us a great deal about the US's potential to do so.
The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019
Experts warn that the opportunity to make a difference on conservation is already running short.
USDA Allows Animal Neglect and Abuse at Poultry Slaughter Plants
The USDA is unwilling to act against poultry industry interests, which oppose humane handling requirements.
This EPA Rule Change Could Kill Thousands
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal that would weaken the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
As a Result of Shutdown, National Parks Overflow With Trash and Human Waste
Park experts are now warning that the damage may take years to undo.
Trump’s EPA Pick Is an Ex-Coal Lobbyist With a Toxic Agenda
Wheeler has gutted fuel efficiency standards and rolled back emissions rules for carbon and mercury.
2019 Will Be a Big Year for Water
There will be new limits to the Clean Water Act, growing threats from climate change and aging infrastructure to fix.