Climate change a threat to human well-being and health of the planet: New IPCC...
The authors of the report and other climate researchers emphasize that urgent action is needed, both to address the causes of climate change and improve the capability of people to adapt to it.
20 endangered species at risk in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s invading forces could also damage the Ukrainian landscape, home to dozens of unique and endangered species.
Forever chemicals contaminate water in 20% of private wells, 60% of public wells in...
Environmental and public health advocates have long criticized policy makers for failing to regulate these chemicals.
A Chicago neighborhood is redefining toxicity in pursuit of environmental justice
Since 2000, toxic tours in this community have evolved from talking about pollution, to now include systemic racism, policing, and mass incarceration.
The impact of ecotourism on sustainable initiatives
The industry’s primary goal is to preserve these environments so humanity can appreciate them for generations to come. However, it might hurt more than it helps.
In a contested Oregon primary race, Democrats back candidate taking fossil fuel money
Rather than back a progressive climate champion, a retiring congressman throws his weight behind a candidate who has taken campaign cash from Jordan Cove LNG.
How nanoplastics enter the human body
If you regularly drink water from plastic bottles, you’re likely ingesting even more plastic than the average consumer.
Biden admin pauses permits for new fossil fuel projects
Environmental groups praised the Biden administration for halting new leases and permits while the court battle plays out, but expressed concern about how it would ultimately resolve.
Fossil fuel giants seek billions from European countries under secretive treaty
"It is literally insane that the global fossil fuel phase-out is being actively sabotaged by antiquated treaties and corporate greed," said one critic.
Bringing back large mammals boosts restoration of entire ecosystems: Study
A new study that looks at global opportunities for the restoration, reintroduction and rewilding of large mammals across the world’s terrestrial ecoregions found that just 15% of the world’s land area supports intact large mammal assemblages.