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As Federal Government Abandons Wetlands Protection, Localities Become Frontlines
Wetlands are some of the US's most valuable and endangered environments. It's now up to local action to preserve them.
Residents of Polluted Areas Say Trump’s Rollbacks Are “Getting Really Scary”
Many communities are also frustrated with state-level inaction but still see some opportunities for pushback.
US Mining Plan Will Sacrifice Mexico’s Environment for Weapons and Tech
A new mining agreement provides no benefits for Mexico and fails to address health and environmental impacts.
The GOP Just Passed a Resolution to Open Minnesota Wilderness Up for Mining
The Forest Service has warned that mines like the one under consideration could cause “serious and irreplaceable harm.”
Ecuador Is Suspending the Bank Accounts of Environmental Activists
“Debanking” is the government's newest weapon of repression against environmental leaders and anti-mining advocates.
Grassroots Organizers in Wisconsin Offer Blueprint for Beating Back Data Centers
Private equity firms are investing heavily in new AI data centers, but local communities are finding ways to fight back.
Trump Orders Defense, Energy Departments to Reinvest in Coal
One study showed that coal power plants led to nearly half a million US deaths over a 20-year period.
Trump Chides “Environmental Insurrectionists” in False Claims About Extreme Cold
“WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING?” Trump asked in a recent Truth Social post.
The Rio Grande Has Transformed From Environmental Haven to Militarized Border
Dozens of environmental, wildlife, and public access regulations have been waived to make way for a border wall.
EPA No Longer Considering Lives Saved in Pollution Rules, Only Cost to Business
The policy change says the “quiet part out loud,” one environmental advocate said.