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Giving non-human beings a seat at the table: Animals in the Room
How might animals have a stake in democratic processes? How do we truly hear what they want? This project aims…
Oil Companies Want Protection as Texas Considers Allowing Treated Fracking Water Released Into Rivers
As the state grapples with a threatened water supply, industry and lawmakers have invested millions in research to clean the…
EPA cut $18M Grant That Would Have Drastically Reduced Food Waste.
The Rhode Island project to create local jobs, launch compost hubs, and reduce emissions was years in the making.
Report: Climate change made April flooding, severe storms 9% more intense
Researchers used historical records, observational data and climate models to estimate impact of warmer climate.
The Global Trade in Illegal Amazon Timber
Nearly 3% of this timber was exported to U.S. and European companies, violating commercial rules forbidding illegal Amazon timber imports…
Tariffs Won’t Just Hit Your Wallet. They Could Also Increase Food Waste.
From farm to retail, the threat of tariffs is already impacting the food supply chain. The mass deportation of farm…
The EPA is About to Roll Back the Rule That Protects You From Chemical Disasters
Few regulations have been as subject to the yo-yo of successive presidential administrations and their political whims.
Will JD Vance save the Great Lakes from Trump?
The vice president once pushed for restoration funding. Advocates hope he hasn't forgotten.
A Battle Over the Environment: Environmental Policies of Biden vs. Trump
The ongoing debate over environmental policies in the United States has gained significant traction in recent years, especially during the…
Trump’s attack on paper straws is mostly symbolic — but the plastics industry is celebrating
President Donald Trump signed an executive order stopping the federal government from buying paper straws. His attack on paper straws…
Oh, Great: Rat Populations Are Surging as Cities Heat Up
Hotter weather makes it easier for rodents to feed and breed. Washington, D.C. saw a 390 percent increase in rats…
Moving from climate doomerism to optimism through humor
How organizations like NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) are using comedy to keep environmental issues top of mind.
