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How a California Clean Energy Program Became a Boon for Big Dairies
Central Valley residents say the state’s program for cutting methane emissions incentivizes factory farms and leaves local communities gasping.
How a Coney Island hospital rebuilt to withstand the next superstorm
Many hospitals across the United States remain ill-equipped to withstand the increasing severity and frequency of climate-related disasters.
How a Bronx Activist Fights Food Injustice With Fresh Produce
As drastic SNAP cuts loom, feeding the Bronx more fruits and vegetables is a community-led effort.
Water Pollution Fight in Iowa Hits a Snag as EPA Removes Rivers from ‘Impaired’ List
Iowa clean water advocates criticized the EPA’s move to reverse a decision adding seven Iowa river segments to the state’s impaired waters list.
Doulas empower mothers in NYC, but struggle with finances and burnout
In the face of a growing maternal mortality crisis, doulas are seen as a critical form of support for low-income and marginalized pregnant people.
Why Biodigesters Fall Short as a Climate Fix
A new report from the World Resources Institute finds anaerobic digesters offer limited climate benefit for a high price tag.
What It’s Like to Be an Evangelical Climate Scientist
Jessica Moerman's mission—to shift evangelical attitudes on climate change—is anything but easy.
Alternative Proteins May Be Our Best Bet to Curb Food Emissions
New research argues tackling food-related climate emissions is more urgent than you think.
Extreme Heat Has Animals Trapped in a Climate Doom Loop
Nearly all farm animals in the U.S. are confined in industrial operations that lack adequate space, ventilation or cooling systems.
US rural communities bearing the brunt of bitcoin mining
Rural communities in the U.S. are bearing a disproportionate share of the environmental and economic costs of cryptocurrency mining
For New York canners, a dime could make all the difference
New York City canners keep the country’s largest city cleaner, yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized.
New York Bill Aims to Ban New Mega-Dairies
Lawmakers are taking aim at the rapid growth of massive dairy farms to address the environmental and social impacts from these industrial facilities.
Caught in a Climate Bind, New York State Is Reconsidering Nuclear Power
Advanced nuclear technologies could eventually help New York State meet its climate goals and energy demands, experts say. But there are big hurdles to clear.
Alaska’s Mount Veniaminof Volcano Is Stealthy—Here’s Why - Eos
New research explains why Mount Veniaminof erupts without the usual warning signs.
Philippines struggles to break free from coal despite renewables pledge
The government has ambitious plans for renewable energy but coal power is still on the rise.
How the Philippines fails its migrant fishers
The Philippine government promises to protect its citizens who seek employment opportunities abroad. Too often, those workers fall through the cracks.
Philippines faces challenges in balancing green energy needs with community rights
Nickel extraction in Brooke's Point, crucial for clean energy, promises economic and social gains but threatens the Palaw'an indigenous community.
Palawan folk fight for future as world scrambles for critical minerals
The Philippines' push for nickel extraction highlights the social and environmental costs of the global rush for renewable energy.
Teachers need resources, curriculum flexibility to make climate change education stick
Filipino science teachers say that what the country needs is more skills training for educators and answers to the country’s classroom and learning resource shortages.
Climate change is a societal issue. Why is teaching it limited to memorizing science?
Despite facing heightened climate risks, climate change remains largely absent from Filipino classrooms.
COP26: How dealing with tropical cyclones is part of life in Philippines
The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, is located along the typhoon belt in the Pacific, making tropical cyclones common occurrences.
Strong enforcement, halt to destruction needed to reverse decades of neglect of Upper Marikina watershed
Forest rangers of a conservation organization face increasing threats due to weak law enforcement and insufficient support.
Pools, ‘plunderers’ make Upper Marikina watershed conservation a hard and perilous task
Pool owners and quarry companies threaten a critical watershed in the Philippines and its guardians.
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