Fish and Wildlife Service lists subspecies of silverspot butterfly under Endangered Species Act
The silverspot butterfly isn't in immediate danger of extinction, but rather science indicates that it will likely be endangered in the near future.
Legal battle brews over Biden’s offshore drilling plan
The debate extends beyond legal filings to encompass broader environmental and public health considerations.
Trinidad and Tobago faces historic environmental crisis with massive oil spill
The spill, emanating from a ship named Gulfstream, has wreaked havoc on over 25 miles of pristine coastline, endangering the coral reefs, Atlantic beaches, and the livelihoods dependent on these natural resources.
Biden administration halts approval of liquified gas exports amid review
The temporary pause will allow the agency to understand the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, the country's energy security, and the environment.
More than 22 percent of migrating species at risk of extinction, UN report finds
In order to improve the status of migratory species, the report recommends mapping and protecting feeding, breeding and stopover locations.
Europe’s climate time bomb: ocean currents on the brink of catastrophic collapse
A study reveals a more immediate threat to Europe's climate stability than previously thought. Are we on the brink of a chilling change?
Crossing the threshold: The world’s first 12-Month period above 1.5°C
"Rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are the only way to stop global temperatures increasing."
Federal court overturns EPA’s approval of dicamba, citing environmental concerns
The decision was reached after U.S. District Judge David C. Bury determined that the EPA had not adhered to the mandatory public notice and comment requirements.
New Zealand to ban PFAS in cosmetics
While the New Zealand EPA determined that cosmetics manufactured in the country were mostly free of PFAS, 90 percent of the cosmetics sold in the country are imported.
EPA finalizes updates to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the final rule "will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths and 800,000 cases of asthma symptoms per year."