“We Hope to Make a Spark Here” A landmark climate change trial has just wrapped up in Montana. What happens next? By Micah Drew July 1, 2023 In this story: climate change, environmental law
ICYMI: Southern Discomfort, Antarctica Melts & Orcas Open a New Front A weekly roundup for busy people By Paul Rauber June 30, 2023 In this story: climate change, current events, Roundup
Good Jobs Will Come From a Cleaner Economy We haven’t seen this kind of federal investment in the economy since the days of FDR By Ben Jealous June 30, 2023 In this story: clean energy, economic justice, climate change
Can Outdoor Access Reduce the Risk of Dementia? A new study links nearby green spaces to lower hospitalizations By Kim Brown Seely June 29, 2023 In this story: health, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, hiking
New Maryland Law Is a Boon for Wildlife How the acres below power lines could be a lifeline to animals on the move By Ashley Stimpson June 28, 2023 In this story: saving wild places, wildlife, community, healthy communities, nature
What’s Behind the Rise of Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses? It’s not just climate change. Land use change, forest fragmentation, and suburbanization are also driving this public health issue. By Ellyn Lapointe June 27, 2023 In this story: insects, land use, science
One of the Largest Caribou Herds in Alaska Is Careening Toward Extinction Here’s why experts say the current strategy to save them won’t work By Lindsey Botts June 26, 2023 In this story: wildlife, Alaska, animals, wolves, bears
Latest Threat to the Electricity Grid: White Supremacists Neo-Nazi "accelerationists" hoping to hasten the collapse of society are targeting electrical substations By Tristram Korten June 25, 2023 In this story: politics
The Tale of the Coyote-Proof Chihuahua Suit TikTok told us to buy studded armor for our tiny dog By Kim Hew-Low June 24, 2023 In this story: dogs, wildlife, wilderness
Supreme Court Rules Against Navajo Nation in Colorado River Case 155 years after signing a treaty with the US government, tribe still unable to quantify water rights By Morgan Sjogren June 23, 2023 In this story: indigenous communities, water, Supreme Court
Here Comes the National Monument Cleanup Crew At Grand Staircase–Escalante, locals help others "leave no trace" By Jeremy Miller June 23, 2023 In this story: activism, national parks
The World Needs a Global Plastics Treaty Championing Urgent Action. Will We Get One? Here’s what you need to know about the UN treaty on plastics By Nikki Kolb June 22, 2023 In this story: plastic, international climate policy
Big Chance to Cut Climate Pollution From Big Trucks We have an opportunity to tackle climate change and the public health costs of air pollution at once By Ben Jealous June 22, 2023 In this story: transportation, dirty fuels, environmental justice
How to Stay Safe in the Summertime Heat Climate change is leading to hotter temperatures. Here’s how to protect yourself. By Osha Gray Davidson June 21, 2023 In this story: climate change
The Heat Is On Because of climate change, this summer threatens to be a scorcher. It’s time to adapt. By Osha Gray Davidson June 21, 2023 In this story: climate change
Mountain Lions Are Murder Gardeners By leaving carcasses, mountain lions create lush landscapes for future victims that could attract prey By Grace van Deelen June 20, 2023 In this story: animals, science
5 Must-Read Books on Environmental Justice for Juneteenth Celebrate our newest national holiday by freeing your mind By Reverend Dorthea E. Fondren June 19, 2023 In this story: books, environmental justice, Roundup
From Plantations to Petrochemicals The historical roots of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley can be found in slavery By Dana Drugmand June 19, 2023 In this story: environmental justice, toxics, dirty fuels
LA’s Battle Against Smog Isn’t Over In order to finally clear the air, Los Angeles needs to stop burning fossil fuels By Judith Lewis Mernit June 18, 2023 In this story: air, climate change, health
How to Cook With Seaweed (and Why You Should) It's sustainable, it's healthy, and it tastes good By Naomi Tomky June 17, 2023 In this story: food and drink, lifestyle, oceans