Environment News
Activists Buy Prison Site to Rewild Land
On a chilly afternoon in eastern Kentucky, a group of activists gathered at the site of a former strip mine to rejoice in a momentous occasion. Taysha DeVaughan, a proud member of the Comanche...
Greenland Ice Sheet Study: Glaciers Melting Faster Than Expected
A new study on the Greenland Ice Sheet has revealed that crevasses are widening at an accelerated rate due to climate change, leading to increased ice loss and rising global sea levels. Crevasses are...
Energy Department’s Partnership with Plastics Industry: Benefits and Insights
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) forged an unusual partnership nearly five years ago with the American Chemistry Council (ACC), a plastics industry trade group, to collaborate on innovative plastics recycling technologies and...
Warning: Norfolk Southern Rail Bridges in Western PA Need Repair
In February 2023, a catastrophic event unfolded in East Palestine, Ohio, when 38 train cars belonging to Norfolk Southern derailed, resulting in a fire and the release of thousands of gallons of hazardous vinyl...
Protecting New York’s Imperiled Wetlands: Inside Climate News
New York's Wetland Restoration: A Crucial Step in Urban ConservationThe Saw Mill Creek Marsh in Staten Island is a testament to the transformative power of wetland restoration. Once plagued by illegal dumping, this marsh...
Risk of COVID-19 Mortality Near Oil & Gas Wells
On a chilly February morning in 2020, as the world grappled with the growing threat of the coronavirus pandemic, a tragic event occurred in San Jose, California. It marked the first COVID-19 fatality in...
Impact of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown on Disaster Recovery
Trump’s stringent immigration policies are not just affecting the lives of immigrants seeking a better future in the US but are also casting a dark shadow over disaster recovery efforts following devastating fires, hurricanes,...
Wyoming Tribes Fight for Control of Reservation Water Amid State Plan to Divert to...
The Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming faces a critical battle over water rights, with the potential for future scarcity looming large. Indigenous tribes on the reservation, particularly the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone,...
Uncovering the Reasons Behind Earth’s Record-Hot Ocean Streak
In March 2023, Earth's oceans began to simmer, setting off a chain reaction of unprecedented events. The rising temperatures, likened to bathwater conditions, have led to a devastating mass bleaching of corals, increased hurricane...
Chicago and Illinois Stay Committed to Climate Goals Amid Federal Funding Threats
Chicago and Illinois Press Forward with Climate Goals Despite Federal Funding UncertaintyChicago has long been a pioneer in the fight against climate change, making significant strides in reducing emissions and embracing renewable energy sources....
