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Climate Crisis
Youth Who Fought the Climate Crisis in Court Are Now Targeting Trump
Many of the young plaintiffs have taken part in similar lawsuits before, and won key victories in Montana and Hawaii.
New Mexico Governor’s Drought Order Avoids the Words “Climate” and “Emergency”
The order didn’t say what is making the drought as bad as it is, but scientists in New Mexico have.
After Massive Cuts to Forest Service, US Enters Fire Season Woefully Unprepared
The results could be catastrophic, especially in states that have experienced unprecedented fires in recent years.
New Study Says Oceans Are Acidifying Beyond Planetary Thresholds
Scientists wrote that “the average global ocean conditions had already crossed into the uncertainty range.”
Nuclear Winter and Climate Breakdown Are Not Separate Issues
With common adversaries, the climate and nuclear disarmament movements have an unexplored potential to work together.
Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuels
Organizers in Louisiana are fighting the Trump administration’s efforts to expand methane export infrastructure.
Cities Stuck With Tab for Climate Resiliency Projects as Trump Cuts EPA Grants
The cuts are part of a broader gutting of federal programs aimed at furthering environmental justice.
As Hurricane Season Looms, FEMA Is Being Torn to Shreds
Trump is underfunding FEMA, leaving states that rely on it dangerously unprepared for severe storms.
Trump Is Rolling Back Methane Reporting Rules. Can Nonprofits Fill the Gap?
In recent years, a growing number of nonprofits have turned to advancing technologies to document methane emissions.
I’m Facing Prison for My Climate Activism. Here’s Why.
I'd planned to block the taxiway at Manchester Airport by glueing my hands to the tarmac.