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These 5 States Passed Crucial Environmental Ballot Initiatives
Across the country, voters approved spending billions of dollars on climate resilience and conservation.
Experts Warn of Threats to Public Health If RFK Jr. Plays Big Role Under Trump
“This would be the most damaging appointment for public health and science in living memory,” one expert said.
With Control of White House and Senate, GOP Poised to Upend Climate Policy
“The result from this election will be seen as a major blow to global climate action,” said a former UN climate chief.
In the 2024 Election, the Race for Clean Energy Is Local
Eight states are holding elections for at least one seat in utility regulation on November 5.
The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid Coverage
Project 2025 and other right wing plans seek major cuts to Medicaid, which insures 1 in 5 Americans.
California Ballot Measure Could Provide National Model for Factory Farm Bans
Sonoma County is considering Measure J, a novel law that would cap the number of animals allowed on a farm.
Encampment Ban Heightens Risks for Miami’s Unhoused During Hurricane Milton
As storms displace thousands, what commitments are made to ensure shelter for those in need?
Supreme Court Case on Trans Youth Could Impact Health Care for All Americans
If the court rules to keep the ban on gender-affirming care in place, the consequences could be wide-reaching.
Delayed Response to Rainfall in Valencia Likely Led to More Deaths, Critics Say
As of Friday, around 200 deaths have been counted due to intense flooding in and near the Valencia region of Spain.
Native Tribes Call for 3 New National Monuments to Protect Land From Extraction
Indigenous advocates say the Biden administration approving the protections would be “a first step” toward land back.