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Methane Leaks From Oil and Gas 60 Percent Higher Than EPA Estimates, New Study Finds
Environmental groups called for action from state-level regulators in response.
Area of Global Dead Zones Doubling Every 10 Years
Declining oxygen levels in the oceans is killing marine life at alarming rates.
Drug Shortages Pose a Public Health Crisis in the US
Drug shortages endanger lives and increase health care costs.
If You’ve Got Hepatitis C, Spitting Can Be a Felony
These laws aren't effective in stopping the spread of disease.
From New Orleans to the DNC, Pressure Builds to Cut Ties to Fossil Fuel Industry
Institutions of all stripes are moving to sever their financial ties to the fossil fuel industry.
ALEC’s Deadly Asbestos Agenda Benefits Koch Industries, Nationwide
Koch and its allies are working hard to pass laws that run out the clock.
Believing We Have a Functional EPA Is Worse Than Having a Non-Functional EPA
EPA defenders mistakenly believe that it works on behalf of public health and safety.
Water Restored to Majority of Puerto Rico, but Problems Persist
Water safety has been a persistent issue for Puerto Rico.
May 2018 Broke Thousands of Temperature Records Across the US
With hurricanes gaining in intensity, a scientist is proposing a new Category 6 for the future.
Paris Is Building the Eco-Community of the Future Right Now. Here’s How.
The Clichy-Batignolles eco-district aims to set a new standard in sustainable urban design.