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Scientists Refute Biden’s Claim That No Scientists Think Green New Deal Can Work
57 climate experts say bold climate initiatives, like Bernie Sanders’s plan, are not only possible, but also necessary.
1982 Report Warned of Radioactive Waste Threat From Oil and Gas Wells
This waste has been sold at Lowe’s, bottled as “AquaSalina” and marketed as a pet-safe way to de-ice roads.
Virtually All Major US Drinking Water Sources Likely Contaminated With PFAS
Trump has pledged to veto legislation that would require the EPA to limit toxic chemicals in drinking water.
Tropical Forests Are Losing the Ability to Absorb CO2, Study Says
The chief driver of this trend over the study period was deforestation.
The World Is Burning, But It’s Not Front-Page News
Climate change looks to be nature’s slo-mo version of nuclear war.
Rolling Back Water Rules Doesn’t Help Most Farmers — It’s for Big Polluters
Protections will be slashed for millions of miles of streams and about half of the wetlands in the U.S.
Global Groundwater Is Threatened by Unsustainable Practices Amid Climate Crisis
The fate of groundwater is closely tied to climate change and energy exploration and deserves more attention.
After a Decade of Fracking, Billions of Dollars Lost and a Climate in Crisis
Today's climate impacts have been shaped heavily by actions taken during the last 10 years, particularly in the U.S.
Midwestern Farm Network Is Leading the Way to Chemical-Free, Sustainable Farming
The IDEA network seeks to lead a transition to sustainable, chemical-free agriculture.
Trump Takes Aim at Medicaid With Plan That Could Harm Millions
Critic say converting federal funding for Medicaid into block grants will force cuts and reduce access to health care.