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Environment & Health
Do We Really Have the Time and the Tools to Fix Climate Change?
Yes, but the solution lies not in global techno-fixes but in respect for the land and the rights of people.
Hurricane Michael: Floridians Paying for Governor Scott’s Climate Denialism
A climate change-denying Gov. Scott has put ill-prepared Floridians at great risk from this catastrophic storm.
How the Environmental Movement Can Better Engage Women of Color
Here are some common misperceptions about women of color and the environmental movement.
We Need a “Marshall Plan” for Climate Change, Says Climate Expert
Humanity has only a dozen years to mitigate global warming and limit the scope of global catastrophe.
Earth’s Ice Loss “Is a Nuclear Explosion of Geologic Change”
A study shows that 3 trillion tons of ice have disappeared into the oceans since 1992.
Connection to Mother Earth Compels Indigenous Women to Protect It
Native women are striving for a bright horizon.
Humans, Fish and Other Animals Are Consuming Microfibers in Our Food and Water
As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.
Trump’s Pick to Lead Energy Program Is Invested in Gas and Pipeline Firms
Lane Genatowski has virtually no technical background in energy technology development.
Energy Conservation Jobs Come to Coal Country
A Kentucky program trains former coal miners in energy efficiency -- and rallies distressed communities.
Want to Help After a Disaster? Consider Waiting a Bit
Needs are often as big or even greater long after a disaster than in its immediate aftermath.