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For 400 Straight Months, the Earth’s Temperature Has Been Above Average
According to a recent report published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) the Earth's temperature has been warmer than average for 400 consecutive months. That's 33 years.
New Challenges for the Disputed Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, which would carry fracked gas 600 miles from West Virginia to North Carolina and possibly points farther south, has been hit with setbacks in …
Volcano Lava Reaches Geothermal Plant and Pacific Ocean in Hawaii, Risking Public Health Disaster
Workers are rushing to shut down the power plant to prevent the uncontrollable release of toxic gases from the site.
Deforestation in the US South Is Four Times Greater Than Logging in South American Rainforests
Deforestation disproportionately hurts low-income people and people of color.
Bayou Bridge Pipeline Construction Proceeds in Louisiana Community Despite Invalid Permit Ruling
Construction of the pipeline didn't stop after the community won its case.
An Extreme Climate Forces Extreme Measures as Worst-Case Predictions Are Realized
US climate denials have reached new lows.
How Weakened US Fossil Fuel Regulations Threaten Environmental Justice in Colorado
Reducing regulations makes us less able to protect our health or the environment.
Clean Air Is Good for Your Health and Good for the Economy
Improving air quality could improve social mobility as well.
How Trump’s EPA Is Moving to Undo Fracking Wastewater Protections
The sheer volume of wastewater coming from the oil and gas industry is enormous.
From Australia to El Salvador to Vietnam, the Environment Is Finally Getting Its Day in Court
Specialized environmental courts are now operating on every continent except Antarctica.