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What Are Coastal Nuclear Power Plants Doing to Address Climate Threats?
As shorelines creep inland and storms worsen, nuclear reactors around the world face new challenges.
Sixth Mass Extinction Ushers In Record-Breaking Wildfires and Heat
As the Earth burns, Trump and his people continue to put profits over preservation of life.
“No Toilet, No Ventilation”: Prisoners Describe Horrific Conditions in Harvey’s Flood Zone
“We are alive barely,” says one prisoner in Beaumont, Texas.
Hurricane Harvey Hits Home for Texas Environmental Hero Hilton Kelley
Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters were still receding when Hilton Kelley and his wife returned for the first time since evacuating.
Americans Who Live Far From Coasts Should Also Be Worried About Flooding
As Harvey shows, is that inland communities are also at risk — and development in flood zones is increasing.
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Poor People in the US Will Face Growing Exposure to Natural Disasters
How do disasters affect people's decisions to move in or out of particular areas?
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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy Pushes Natural Gas as Climate Solution at Contentious Town Hall Meetings
Constituents are disappointed that Sen. Bill Cassidy and President Trump are encouraging further development of fossil fuels.
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The End of a People: Amazon Dam Destroys Sacred Munduruku “Heaven“
Brazil dynamited an indigenous sacred site to make way for Teles Pires dam.
“Unprecedented” Polar Melting Unfolds as Climate Disruption Denial Goes Wild
Early January saw colder temperatures in Seattle than at the North Pole but the climate science denial goes on.
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Democracy Deferred: Ohio Removes Anti-Fracking Measures From County Ballots
Pre-election lawsuits and administrative wrangling to prevent local-level voting on issues are becoming the norm.