Good Jobs Will Come From a Cleaner Economy By Ben Jealous June 30, 2023 We haven’t seen this kind of federal investment in the economy since the days of FDR In this story: clean energy, economic justice, climate change
Can Outdoor Access Reduce the Risk of Dementia? By Kim Brown Seely June 29, 2023 A new study links nearby green spaces to lower hospitalizations In this story: health, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, hiking
New Maryland Law Is a Boon for Wildlife By Ashley Stimpson June 28, 2023 How the acres below power lines could be a lifeline to animals on the move In this story: saving wild places, wildlife, community, healthy communities, nature
What’s Behind the Rise of Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses? By Ellyn Lapointe June 27, 2023 It’s not just climate change. Land use change, forest fragmentation, and suburbanization are also driving this public health issue. In this story: insects, land use, science
One of the Largest Caribou Herds in Alaska Is Careening Toward Extinction By Lindsey Botts June 26, 2023 Here’s why experts say the current strategy to save them won’t work In this story: wildlife, Alaska, animals, wolves, bears
Latest Threat to the Electricity Grid: White Supremacists By Tristram Korten June 25, 2023 Neo-Nazi "accelerationists" hoping to hasten the collapse of society are targeting electrical substations In this story: politics
The Tale of the Coyote-Proof Chihuahua Suit By Kim Hew-Low June 24, 2023 TikTok told us to buy studded armor for our tiny dog In this story: dogs, wildlife, wilderness
Supreme Court Rules Against Navajo Nation in Colorado River Case By Morgan Sjogren June 23, 2023 155 years after signing a treaty with the US government, tribe still unable to quantify water rights In this story: indigenous communities, water, Supreme Court
Here Comes the National Monument Cleanup Crew By Jeremy Miller June 23, 2023 At Grand Staircase–Escalante, locals help others "leave no trace" In this story: activism, national parks
The World Needs a Global Plastics Treaty Championing Urgent Action. Will We Get One? By Nikki Kolb June 22, 2023 Here’s what you need to know about the UN treaty on plastics In this story: plastic, international climate policy
Big Chance to Cut Climate Pollution From Big Trucks By Ben Jealous June 22, 2023 We have an opportunity to tackle climate change and the public health costs of air pollution at once In this story: transportation, dirty fuels, environmental justice
How to Stay Safe in the Summertime Heat By Osha Gray Davidson June 21, 2023 Climate change is leading to hotter temperatures. Here’s how to protect yourself. In this story: climate change
The Heat Is On By Osha Gray Davidson June 21, 2023 Because of climate change, this summer threatens to be a scorcher. It’s time to adapt. In this story: climate change
Mountain Lions Are Murder Gardeners By Grace van Deelen June 20, 2023 By leaving carcasses, mountain lions create lush landscapes for future victims that could attract prey In this story: animals, science
5 Must-Read Books on Environmental Justice for Juneteenth By Reverend Dorthea E. Fondren June 19, 2023 Celebrate our newest national holiday by freeing your mind In this story: books, environmental justice, Roundup
From Plantations to Petrochemicals By Dana Drugmand June 19, 2023 The historical roots of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley can be found in slavery In this story: environmental justice, toxics, dirty fuels
LA’s Battle Against Smog Isn’t Over By Judith Lewis Mernit June 18, 2023 In order to finally clear the air, Los Angeles needs to stop burning fossil fuels In this story: air, climate change, health
How to Cook With Seaweed (and Why You Should) By Naomi Tomky June 17, 2023 It's sustainable, it's healthy, and it tastes good In this story: food and drink, lifestyle, oceans
ICYMI: Georgia Without Peaches, Dead Fish on Texas Beaches & Vacationing Orca Breaches By Paul Rauber June 16, 2023 A weekly roundup for busy people In this story: climate change, current events, Roundup
The Fiction of a Nuclear Silver Bullet By Ben Jealous June 15, 2023 The nuclear industry is stuck in a “reverse learning curve” In this story: nuclear, dirty fuels, fossil fuels