As Salt Water Flows up the Mississippi River for a Third Year, the Region Looks for Permanent Solutions
A salty river is a public health crisis, contaminating drinking water for thousands in southeast Louisiana
By
Lily Carey
and Eva Tesfaye
November 19, 2024
Up to Two-Thirds of US Groundwater Supply May Contain PFAS
The first-ever predictive model of forever chemical contamination paints a worrying picture of urban water supplies
By
Lily Carey
November 4, 2024
The Nation’s Biggest Utilities Are Lagging on Fossil Fuel Phaseout
The Sierra Club’s “Dirty Truth” report found that most aren’t taking action on their climate goals
By
Lily Carey
October 9, 2024
As Solar Jobs Increase, Advocates Call for Workforce Equity
The clean energy industry is seeing a boost in employment—and a more diverse pool of job candidates
By
Lily Carey
October 4, 2024
In this story:
clean energy
How the "Sell By" Date on Your Milk Carton Is Contributing to Methane Emissions
In California, an effort to keep food waste out of landfills starts on grocery store shelves
By
Lily Carey
September 27, 2024
In this story:
food and drink
How to Start Your Own Hydroponic Garden
The latest trend in urban farming, simplified for at-home gardeners
By
Lily Carey
September 26, 2024
EPA Issues Rare Emergency Ban on Weed-Killing Pesticide
The agency faced yearslong challenges as it attempted to regulate Dacthal
By
Lily Carey
August 18, 2024