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Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden’s Liquefied Natural Gas Export Pause
The decision follows Supreme Court rulings that may imperil federal agencies' ability to limit planet-warming pollution.
Supreme Court Blocks the EPA’s Plan to Reduce Ozone Air Pollution
Environmental advocates say the decision will leave millions of people breathing dirtier air this summer.
Can Mexico’s Leftist President-Elect Solve the Nation’s Water Crisis?
As mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum made the city's water shortage her “main concern.”
Error-Ridden Tech Plagues Millions of US Medicaid Recipients
Deloitte systems have generated incorrect notices to beneficiaries, sent paperwork to the wrong addresses, and more.
Amid Climate Crisis, Global Warming Was Glossed Over in Presidential Debate
Neither Biden nor Trump directly answered whether they would do anything as president to address the climate crisis.
FERC Approves Massive Fossil Gas Export Terminal in Louisiana
Gulf residents vow to keep fighting the terminal, which is still subject to Biden’s “pause” on new fossil gas exports.
Los Angeles County Approves Medical Debt Relief for Thousands of Residents
The $5 million public health investment is estimated to help 150,000 residents and eliminate $500 million in debt.
Colorado Judge Rejects Industry’s Attempt to Kill Landmark Climate Lawsuit
Last year, the Supreme Court rejected Exxon and Suncor's attempt to move the case to federal court.
US Surgeon General Calls Gun Violence a “Public Health Crisis” and Urges Action
On nearly every day of 2024 so far, a burst of gunfire has hit at least four people somewhere in the US.
Plastic Industry Is Selling False Promise of New Recycling Tech. Don’t Buy It.
Instead of cutting back production, the industry uses mathematical acrobatics to make recycling look like it's working.