Banks Continue to Prop Up Fossil Fuels as the Climate Crisis Accelerates By Jonathan Hahn May 24, 2024 While clean energy ramps up, lenders keep fossil fuels alive In this story: Fossil Free Finance, climate change
The Biden Administration Throws a Lifeline to the Greater Sage-Grouse By Alison Harford May 23, 2024 Public asked to weigh in on new rule to limit development on the bird's habitat across much of the West In this story: sage grouse, wildlife, saving wild places, endangered species, animals
How to Build a Better Campfire in the Great Outdoors By Megan Ewald May 22, 2024 Campfires present a host of environmental dangers. These devices can help outdoor recreators burn better. In this story: camping, outdoor recreation, inspiring connections outdoors, public lands
Acadia National Park Confronts a Rising Tide By Kyle Paoletta May 21, 2024 Rangers are caught between preparing for the annual crush of summer tourists and responding to the climate crisis In this story: climate change, America's National Parks, national parks, hiking, camping
Just Five Companies Produce Nearly 25 Percent of All Plastic Waste Worldwide By Lydia Larsen May 20, 2024 Coca-Cola, Nestlé top the list of plastic waste producers, according to new study In this story: plastic
Large-Scale Wildlife Crossings Head East By Marianne Messina May 19, 2024 The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project is making the roads safer for people and animals In this story: bears, wildlife, saving wild places, animals, climate change
For an Antidote to Climate Despair, Look to the Impact of Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring" By Ben Jealous May 18, 2024 Here's what the storied writer has to teach us In this story: toxics, sustainability
ICYMI: Orcas Back at It, Florida Wishes Away Climate Change, Trump Lobbies Oil Execs & Ed Abbey Rolls in Grave By Paul Rauber May 17, 2024 Environmental news of the week for busy people In this story: current events, Roundup
Is This the Year the Muscogee Nation Gets a National Park? By Brandon Withrow May 16, 2024 Expelled from Georgia via the Trail of Tears, the Muscogee have an opportunity to return home to tell their story In this story: public lands, national parks
Meet the Teens Changing the Face of Conservation Careers By Julia Ostmann May 15, 2024 A successful—but threatened—youth program could help diversify the natural resources workforce In this story: equity, outdoor recreation
Owl Vs. Owl By Alison Harford May 14, 2024 A Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to save northern spotted owls by killing barred owls splits conservationists and wildlife lovers In this story: endangered species
At a Gas Export Plant Under Construction, Workers Breathe Dangerous Dust By Delaney Nolan May 13, 2024 In Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, extreme dust is raising alarms In this story: dirty fuels
Blossoms Over Blades: Embrace "Slow Mow Summer" for a Buzz-Worthy Lawn By Anne Readel May 12, 2024 If you’re a fan of No Mow May, you’re going to love Slow Mow Summer In this story: wildflowers, bees
To Reduce Asthma’s Burden, We Need to Address Climate Change and Barriers to Health Care By Ben Jealous May 11, 2024 Air pollution is a real threat to people’s health In this story: dirty fuels
Are Social Media Videos Ruining the National Park Experience? By Rani Chor, & the West May 10, 2024 Influencers are broadcasting their park experiences to tens of thousands of followers. But at what cost? In this story: national parks, inspiring connections outdoors, social media toolkit
The Slow Flower Movement Aims to Create a More Sustainable Flower Industry By Rachel Kester May 9, 2024 As many blooms are grown with excessive pesticides, local flower farmers chart a new path In this story: holidays, sustainability, wildflowers, plastic, toxics
Values Collide as Lawmakers Consider How Wildlife Policy Is Created in Vermont By Lindsey Botts May 8, 2024 Lawmakers slow-walk a bill that conservation groups say would bring wildlife management into the 21st century In this story: wildlife, animals, animal rights, saving wild places
How to Green Your Pregnant or Postpartum Loved One By Jessian Choy May 7, 2024 Ask if they want these plastic-free pain-relief products, clothes, or pillows In this story: holidays, sustainability, Ms. Green
Kentucky Republicans Split Over Renewed Law to Prop Up Costly Coal Plants By Austyn Gaffney May 6, 2024 The billionaire-backed law shows the hold coal has over Kentucky In this story: coal
Forcing Polluters to Clean Up Their Mess Means New Hope for Communities By Ben Jealous May 5, 2024 The EPA will require power plants to deal with their toxic coal ash waste In this story: EPA, dirty fuels, coal ash