Massive Manure-to-Energy Project Raises Environmental Justice Concerns in Washington State
Residents say a large biodigester project risks worsening pollution and inequities in Yakima Valley, a predominantly Latino community.
Featured Articles
Manure Digesters Help Cut Methane — But They Also Leak
Methane leaks from manure digesters can be so potent that they need to be constantly monitored, researchers say.
Guam’s long fight for recognition and compensation as nuclear downwinders
Guam’s status as a U.S. territory plays a major role in its repeated exclusion from a law that provides payment for radiation exposure victims.
More Crops Grown for Fuel and Livestock Feed Than People, New Study Finds
Cutting back on beef and biofuels could help improve food security and mitigate climate emissions.
Silvopasture’s Climate Promise in the U.S. May Be Overhyped, Researchers Say
The practice of integrating pasture with trees has limited evidence of success for climate mitigation in the eastern U.S.
Sunset Park is building a community-led climate future
Sunset Park has in Brooklyn is emerging as a model for environmental justice.
How Climate Cafés Help Activists Cope With Anxiety and Burnout | Atmos
A climate café offers a space to sit with your emotions and connect with others who feel the same.
Squid on U.S. Tables May Come From Vessels Linked to Human Rights Abuses
Most buyers sourcing squid from vessels accused of crew abuse and deaths are based in North America — nearly half in the U.S. and one-third in Canada.
The Climate Solution Sitting in America’s Trash
Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. Why are we ignoring it?
Science teachers scramble as U.S. climate resources vanish
As government websites go dark, some nonprofits are trying to fill the void.
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.
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.
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.
Load More
