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GOP Farm Bill Puts Food Assistance at Even Greater Risk Amid Growing Crisis
Nearly 30 percent of US state governments believe they may be forced to narrow SNAP eligibility to cope with new costs.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Across Europe Signals Harsh Future of Climate Change
Scientists have stated that climate change is making record-breaking heat waves more frequent and intense.
An Abelardo de la Espriella Presidency Threatens Colombia’s Climate Policies
He campaigned on expanding oil, gas, and mineral extraction, and said the country should do “all the fracking possible.”
Environmental Activists Were Quarter of Human Rights Advocates Killed Last Year
Of 358 human rights defenders killed in 2025, 84 were protecting land and the environment, according to a new report.
Meteorologists Warn That This Could Be the Strongest El Niño This Century
The cyclical weather pattern could lead to major disruptions in agricultural production and food security.
Choice to Keep Coal Plants Open Will Cost Some Coloradans Their Lives
Across the nation, coal power has received a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials.
Trump Admin Admits to Using Grok to Bomb Iran In Federal Lawsuit Backing Musk
The Trump administration is defending Musk’s data center by admitting that it has used its AI to enable strikes on Iran.
For Second Time in 7 Months, Baby Formula Linked to Infant Botulism Is Recalled
The recalls have fueled concerns about the safety of infant formula and the effectiveness of federal oversight.
Trump Administration Drops Effort to Halt Wind Energy Projects Across the US
Clean energy production surges despite a slew of policy, permitting, and procedural hurdles imposed by the White House.
Is Affordability a Climate Issue? Philadelphia Hunger Strikers Said Yes.
A recent hunger strike in Philadelphia demonstrated the expanding scope of environmental justice organizing.