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Former EPA Officials Warn Pruitt’s Anti-Science Agenda Already Harmed Nation
Pruitt was facing more than a dozen federal investigations into ethical misconduct.
“No Happy Ending” for Planet as Coal Lobbyist Andrew Wheeler Takes Over EPA
Lobbyists like Andrew Wheeler have no business running the EPA.
Chicago Petcoke Battle Prepared Residents to Fight for More Protections
A successful push to rid a Chicago neighborhood of petroleum coke piles has galvanized residents.
Sea Turtles Offer Dire Warning of Oceans’ Crisis
When one crisis impacts a species and we lose that species, unforeseen consequences could come back to haunt us.
Meet the Activists Arrested for Opposing the Mountain Valley Pipeline
The pipeline company has used the full power of the state against them, including Virginia's anti-terrorism unit.
Powerful New Yorkers Are Criminalizing Ecuadorians Seeking Relief From Chevron
Chevron has spent more than $2 billion to manipulate the courts into doing its dirty work.
Wall Street Vultures Circle Puerto Rico’s Water System
Wall Street profiteers and corporate water operators seek to extract wealth.
EPA Will Finally Strengthen Standards Protecting Children From Lead
Advocates have demanded stronger lead standards for years, but it took a court order.
Trump Is Handing Us the Weapon We Need to Avert Climate Catastrophe
Nationalization could be used to shut down, rather than prop up, a failing fossil-fuel system.
Methane Leaks From Oil and Gas 60 Percent Higher Than EPA Estimates, New Study Finds
Environmental groups called for action from state-level regulators in response.