An Oregon wood treater kept polluting a town’s water source with a now-banned chemical — but regulators didn’t stop it
Nearby tribe calls on state, federal agencies to end a “decade-long pattern of reckless violations”
Texas power plants and chemical companies benefit as Trump eases pollution rules, experts say
A two-year delay on new mercury rules benefits coal-fired power plants, while chemical plants got an exemption from stricter air…
The Chinese Dam Threatening the Tapanuli Orangutan
When a new orangutan species was found near a Chinese-owned hydrodam in Indonesia, scientists and advocates launched a campaign to…
Chicago Aims To Have Most Air Pollution Sensors in US
The city is racing to put up 277 air pollution sensors. Once installed, Chicago will have the most high-quality air…
The International Seabed Authority’s war with itself over Deep-Sea Mining
As the U.N. body faces an American threat to its jurisdiction over deep-sea mining, diplomats have more or less left…
Vermont Forest Tries New Model of Growth: Diversity and Logging
The US Forest Service aims to roll out a new ‘triad’ plan to protect old and new tree growth in…
Scientists Discover Cause of Starfish Die-Offs
Outbreaks from ocean pathogens, like the one that caused the Starfish die-offs, are more common in overheated waters and can…
Court battle: Environmental groups v. EPA over Trump’s cancellation of resiliency funding
A U.S. District Court judge in Washington hears arguments over the cancellation of funding for flood mitigation and other projects.
The Woman Who Rescues Bees: From Doomed Swarm to Thriving Hive
Molly Earl, the Bee Queen, rescues bees from extermination. The bees thank her with award-winning golden honey.
Kids Breathe Easier After Coal Plant Shutters in Pennsylvania
Pediatric asthma ER visits dropped 40 percent after a coal plant near Pittsburgh closed down, researchers found.
Marine Tourism in Mexico is Still Damaging to Wildlife Despite Regulations
Each year, thousands of tourists travel to Mexico to see humpback whales and swim with whale sharks. Although existing government…
The Tricky Problem of Zombie Fires
As the Earth warms and soils dry out, underground zombie fires are becoming more of a concern for the environment…
