Tag: environment

Biomass company near Yosemite’s forests raises fear of more fires

Facilities that make wood pellets have a track record of catching on fire. So why are there plans to build…

Violinist composes music from moth flight data to highlight insect decline

Music and science collide in Moth x Human, a new composition by musician Ellie Wilson, a violinist that composes music…

Republicans killed the ‘green new scam,’ but it hurts red states

Republicans were seeking popularity when they killed the ‘green new scam’ in the House, but by repealing tax breaks, they're…

5 Oil Giants Caused $9.1 Trillion in Damage – Study Could Hold Them Accountable

A new study shows for the first time how much economic damage specific oil companies have caused through their harmful…

Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas

Not so long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar. Now, with…

Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows

Observers blame ‘culture wars’ while Republican consultant says messaging must emphasize economic, not environmental, benefits.

How Big Oil is ruining a small ‘slice of heaven’ town in Texas

Export terminals shipping nearly half of U.S. crude oil have formed around Ingleside on the Bay, turning the coastal town…

How 3 years of war have ravaged Ukraine’s forests, and the people who depend on them

Nearly 5 million acres of forests in Ukraine have burned since Russia’s latest invasion in 2022, ignited by rocket fire,…

A World Built on Fossil Fuels is Loud. Noise Pollution = Medical Issues

“It's really unbelievable, how much noise impacts so many people."

Trump Cuts Hundreds of EPA Grants

Critics argue the cuts to EPA grants aren’t funding projects that are "woke," they’re essential.

As Trump Comes After Research, Forest Service Scientists Keep Working

Forest Service Scientists describe how they’re preparing for the upcoming field season despite the challenges.

Rights of the Wild: 3 Projects Working to Protect Nature’s Silent Citizens

Challenging the dominance of ‘human supremacy’ over nature, these three movements are asking us to rethink our relationship with the…