Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic
Extreme fire conditions converged in suburban neighborhoods built into the forests, shrubland and grasslands and quickly spread.
The environmental and social impacts of fish farming and industrial aquaculture
Often promoted as sustainable, fish farming can increase pressure on wild fisheries, deepen global food inequities, and damage marine ecosystems.
The hidden costs of light pollution: Protecting the night for people and planet
Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
EPA moves to reclassify Clean Air Act waivers
The Agency claimed that "California’s standards could impose costs on ports, shipping and supply chains," but Environmental groups and California regulators dispute that interpretation.
Puerto Rico is rationing water, but many residents stopped trusting the tap long before...
Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.
Del Monte Bankruptcy to destroy 420,000 Peach Trees in California
A steady decline in demand for canned products as consumers shift toward fresh produce and several other factors led to this collapse.
Marine Heatwaves and El Niño Are Disrupting Fisheries
Warming waters alter where fish and shellfish live, push them beyond what they can tolerate and increase risk of disease.
EPA approves forever chemical herbicide its own review calls a likely carcinogen
Three advocacy groups are suing to block the pesticide, arguing it also threatens four endangered fish species.
Water supplies strained for 30 million americans, new USGS report warns of national water...
Climate change and pollution threaten water access for millions across the U.S.
Kenya joins growing fight against plastic pollution
Kenya's plastic bag ban, which begins in September, will require sweeping changes to business as usual.