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Ukraine Officials Warn Power Cut at Chernobyl Plant May Lead to Radioactive Leak
The decommissioned nuclear plant was reportedly disconnected from the power grid by Russian forces.
Investors Are Reevaluating Mountain Valley Pipeline. Let’s Cancel It for Good.
The pipeline has already racked up hundreds of pollution violations and paid millions in fines.
What’s Holding Up COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5?
Amid opaque FDA communication and a shifting timeline, many parents of young kids feel stranded.
Activists Push Biden to Expand Renewables for Energy Independence From Russia
Activists are seizing on this week’s IPCC report to push back against the oil lobby’s calls for increased fracking.
A Quarter of Young Americans Say Medical Debt Forces Them to Skip House Payments
The financial difficulties younger Americans face are indicative of deeper problems in the U.S. health care system.
As Mask Mandates End, COVID Experts Fear It’s Too Soon
As the masks come off at my daughter's school -- and around the country -- I'm worried about COVID's next move.
Irreversible Impacts on the Climate Are Getting Locked In, IPCC Warns
Roughly half of the world’s population is living in areas of high vulnerability to the climate crisis.
Russian Climate Delegate Apologizes for Assault on Ukraine
“All of those who know what is happening fail to find any justification for this attack against Ukraine.”
Our Universities’ Investments in Fossil Fuels Are Unethical — and Illegal
Our schools are complicit in the climate crisis. They must divest.
Top Climate Publisher Has Played Major Role in Supporting Fossil Fuel Industry
Elsevier, a Dutch company behind many peer-reviewed journals, works with industry to help increase oil and gas drilling.