Mega farms are on the rise
Even though large farms can keep food costs low, as the human population continues to grow, we have to think about the costs to our health and the health of the animals and the environments involved.
Why students of color are stepping up to lead climate strikes
The youth-led movement builds on the momentum of the increasingly Black and Brown leadership behind the Green New Deal.
“Biological annihilation”: The danger of opening Alaska’s ANWR to oil & gas drilling
The plan calls for the creation of landing strips, drill pads, pipeline supports, a seawater treatment plant, 175 miles of roads, and other infrastructure in Alaska’s north coast.
Afro-descendant communities offer a living blueprint for Amazon Conservation
Lands managed by Afro-descendant peoples in the Amazon experience dramatically lower deforestation and house some of the planet’s richest ecosystems—showing how centuries-old stewardship can guide global conservation.
State Cutbacks, Recalcitrance Hinder Clean Air Act Enforcement
Federal law that underpins Obama’s Clean Power Plan is unevenly enforced by states with shrinking staffs, polluter-friendly policies.
Renewable energy storage system to provide energy to Californians during peak demand periods
The Nova Battery Bank will help California manage peak electricity demand more efficiently by storing excess energy generated during periods of low demand and then releasing it during peak demand times.
Is wastewater an answer for adapting to climate change?
Water pressures like droughts are intensifying due to global warming and population growth. Treating wastewater is a powerful solution, finally gaining more public support.
Global accountability on trial: International Court tackles nations’ legal obligations to combat climate change
Landmark hearings at the International Court of Justice examine states’ responsibilities for climate harm, driven by Pacific Island nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Exposure to low levels of air pollution is equivalent to smoking a pack a...
“The increase in emphysema we observed was relatively large, similar to the lung damage caused by 29 pack-years of smoking and 3 years of aging.”
‘Huge victory’ for grassroots climate campaigners as NY lawmakers reach deal on sweeping climate...
Grassroots climate campaigners in New York applauded on Monday after state lawmakers reached a deal on sweeping climate legislation, paving the way for the...