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Environment
The Growing Challenge of Living and Working on a Sweltering Planet
Heat waves are killing more Americans annually than any other natural disaster.
Corporate Wrongdoers Get Off Easy Under Trump
Unlike migrant families, corporate rule-breakers are catching a break under Trump.
We Are the Lorax. We Speak for the Trees.
Dr. Seuss’s beloved character gets a bad rap. Turns out he was angry for a reason.
Ocean Acidification Could Amplify Climate Disruption
Ocean acidification can compromise marine ecosystems and was a key component in previous mass extinction events.
Trump Administration Opens Door for Corporate Attack on Vulnerable Wildlife
If the Interior Department's proposals are approved, “Zinke will go down in history as the extinction secretary.”
Years After EPA Cited Health Risks From Chemical Plant, Is Enough Being Done?
Regulators haven’t resolved issues swirling around emissions released by the Denka Performance Elastomer plant.
Federal Agencies Halt Reviews of Toxic Pesticides That Endanger Wildlife
There's a revolving door between pesticide companies and federal agencies.
If the Bayou Bridge Pipeline Spills, There’s No Plan for Vulnerable Residents
While pipeline opponents won initial victories at the state and federal levels, construction has continued.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Massive Offshore Drilling Sale in Gulf of Mexico
Trump is using the very protections he is rolling back to show that the lease sale will have no environmental impact.
Percentage of Americans Who Believe Climate Change Is Real Reaches New High
The scale of the climate problem demands more than piecemeal attention.