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Amid Rising Global Temperatures, Doctors and Nurses Focus in on Extreme Heat
A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patients, who often don't realize the risks they face.
Researchers Find Remnants of Nuclear Waste in Sea Turtles
A new study underscores an enduring nuclear legacy as Japan releases wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific.
California Becomes Largest Economy to Back Fossil Fuel Nonproliferation Treaty
“We hope this move locks in real action on ending the era of fossil fuels in California,” said the initiative's leader.
Trump’s Removal of Protections for Old-Growth Trees Was Illegal, Judge Rules
A Trump appointee rolled back protections in six national forests two days before the administration's term ended.
Justice vs. Urgency Is a False Choice for Climate Action, Says GND Architect
The IRA's passage included concessions that perpetuate environmental racism, says policy expert Rhiana Gunn-Wright.
Health Insurers Have Made It So Complicated to Appeal Denials That Very Few Do
No lawmakers or regulators in state and federal governments have forced all insurers to follow one simple standard.
Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Will Only Become Worse, Says Climate Scientist
By allowing fossil fuel expansion, the Biden administration will bring us deeper into catastrophe, says Peter Kalmus.
Florida’s Big Bend Region Hadn’t Had a Hurricane in a Century Until Idalia Hit
Some residents of the vulnerable coast have already experienced prolonged displacement from even minor rainfall events.
Green Groups Call on US Credit Agency to Reject Papua New Guinea LNG Project
The coalition called on the Biden administration to fulfill its pledge not to support new fossil fuel projects abroad.
White House Announces First 10 Drugs Big Pharma Will Have to Negotiate Costs On
The new negotiation rules were passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Biden signed into law last year.