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New Research Links Wildfire Retardants to Dangerous Heavy Metal Pollution
The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.
Trump’s Day 1 May See Major Gains for Fossil Fuel Industry at Climate’s Expense
Trump is expected to sign several executive orders — some of them likely crafted by fossil fuel industry lobbyists.
NYC’s Long-Awaited Congestion Pricing Plan Will Have Big Environmental Benefits
The controversial new toll to drive into Manhattan will likely create cleaner air, safer streets and improved subways.
Biden Moves to Protect Climate Progress From Trump, But Advocates Want More
Time is running out for the administration to secure its legacy as Trump vows to shred it all.
El Salvador Legislature Overturns Historic Metal Mining Ban
Water defenders called the move “the biggest attack on water, health and life in El Salvador.”
Appalachian Communities Are Ready to Resist Trump’s Environmental Racism
We must reject fossil fuel expansion disguised as economic progress and embrace sustainable solutions.
Montana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Youth in Historic Climate Case
The ruling is a victory “for every young person whose future is threatened by climate change,” one petitioner said.
Trump Says He’ll Fast-Track Any Permit Request If Treasury Is Paid $1 Billion
Trump's proposal could run afoul of a federal law requiring environmental reviews of all major infrastructure projects.
Right-Wing Org Maps 2025 Legislative Agenda Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
State politicians, corporate lobbyists and right-wing operatives are gathering to discuss and vote on model policies.
Millions Demand Major Cuts in Plastics Production Ahead of Treaty Talks
Protests filled the streets of Busan, South Korea on the eve of the final round of global plastics treaty negotiations.