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Rapid Melting of West Antarctic Ice Sheet May Be “Unavoidable,” Study Finds
“Coastal communities will either have to build around or be abandoned," the study's lead author said.
Our Fixation on Green Technology Harms Our Ability to Confront Climate Crisis
Green technology “solutions” to the climate crisis distract us from the deep structural changes that we need to make.
Hurricane Ian Spiked Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida
Warming ocean surface temperatures are leading to more Vibrio bacteria in the oceans, particularly in the Atlantic.
New Federal Rule Boosts Street Medicine Services to Houseless People
This month, the federal government started paying for treatments delivered outside hospitals and clinics.
Scientists Unveil 637-Page Road Map for Transitioning the US Off of Fossil Fuels
The report includes 80 recommendations for how the US can achieve its target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
800,000 Tons of Radioactive Oil and Gas Waste From Pennsylvania Unaccounted For
A new study suggests that poor recordkeeping on hazardous waste disposal points to potential for bigger problems.
Over 2,700 Wildfires Reported in the Amazon in the First 11 Days of October
Indigenous tribes in the region call on the Brazilian government to declare a climate emergency.
Future Medicines May Be Threatened by Plant Extinction, Report Warns
“We're potentially staring down the barrel of losing up to half of all of our future medicines,” one scientist warned.
Sanders Report: Major Nonprofit Hospitals Fail Poor Patients, Exploit Tax Breaks
Rather than providing affordable medical care for low-income patients, some are instead enriching executives.
Is California’s Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil an Inflection Point?
Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island are already pursuing similar legal actions.