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Will Public Health Suffer From EPA Greenlighting Forest Biomass Energy?
People living near biomass power facilities experience higher rates of respiratory disease, according to a new study.
Trump Administration and California Will Collide Over Vehicle Emissions Rules
The Trump administration plans to revoke California’s authority to set more stringent rules.
Fueled by Pollution and Unsound Policies, Toxic Algae Overtake Florida Beaches
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has played a role in weakening regulations that protect water.
As Wildfires Rage, Trump Administration Plans to Slash Fire Science Funding
Fire science funding has been eroding for more than a decade.
This Idea Helped Rescue a City of 3.8 Million From a Water Crisis
When water shortages loomed in Chennai, India, one man's campaign to conserve rainwater saved the day.
Earth’s Carbon Concentrations Soar to Levels Not Seen in 800,000 Years
NOAA data released last weekend shows that 2018 is on track to set a new record.
California Wildfires Will Continue to Intensify With Climate Change
Brenda Ekwurzel discusses more.
Why We Need More Women Involved in Creating Environmental Policy
A study shows women are more supportive of pro-environmental policies, but they're rarely in decision-making positions.
Standing Rock Medic Bus Is Now a Traveling Decolonized Pharmacy
These Native herbalists are doing more than just healing sore muscles.
A “Just Transition” From Coal: Stepping Up Efforts in a Difficult Battle
Just Transition Fund is trying to help communities and governments prep for closing plants.