Warning: A ‘shrinking window’ of usable groundwater
"We found that the average depth of water resources across the country was about half of what people had previously estimated.”
House quietly shifts federal policy making it easier to sell off public land
"Public lands are worth far more than any short-term profits that these corporations will get."
9 shocking facts about plastics in our oceans
The amount of plastic in the world’s oceans could increase by a factor of 10 in the next decade.
Corporate giants promote climate action, but work with oil lobbyists in state capitols
The overlap raises questions about the sincerity of corporate climate commitments.
Why we need slow solutions to solve our water problems
A new book explains why “Slow Water” projects can help us tackle our climate, water and biodiversity crises.
Meet the top EPA environmental justice official who quit to protest Pruitt & Trump
Mustafa Ali helped launch the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice in 1992.
How to talk to kids about climate change (and have fun, too)
We can empower children to be a part of the solution.
Federal court tosses Trump’s clean power plan replacement
“Today’s decision is the perfect Inauguration Day present for America.”
Climate change is worsening seasonal allergies by boosting plant pollen production
Higher carbon dioxide levels and warmer temperatures are causing plants to increase their pollen production, which can be severe for allergy sufferers.
Environmental protection head rejects ban on chemical insecticide
The chemical is currently used on over 40,000 farms in the U.S.