Energy Projects Spark Controversy Across the US
Trump-backed power plant, LNG exports, and water treatment investments raise concerns
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Jun 7, 2026
Federal agency to open tens of thousands of acres of Colorado wilderness to oil drilling
From droughts and wildfires to oil drilling and soaring gas prices, the climate crisis is intensifying its grip on the globe.
Jul 12, 2026
Climate Crisis and Global Politics Intertwine as World Faces Rising Temperatures and Technological Shifts
Extreme weather, AI development, and ocean conservation are converging to impact global stability and economies
Jul 5, 2026
Can the US Balance Growth with Environmental Protection?
From drought-stricken New Mexico to the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's ecological future hangs in the balance
Feb 22, 2026
Wildfires are now happening simultaneously around the world
A new study finds that the perfect storm of conditions for major wildfires is now occurring in multiple regions at the same time, more than doubling in frequency over the past 50 years.
Feb 22, 2026
Indigenous Rights and Environmental Concerns Collide with National Interests
Landmark Treaty and Border Wall Plans Spark Debates on Sovereignty and Conservation
May 23, 2026
Federal Law Requires US Seafood Imports to Not Threaten Marine Mammals. A Lawsuit Is Pushing the Government to Finally Act.
Environmental Battles Rage On: Wildlife, Wildfires, and Climate Justice Multiple Fronts Open in Fight Against Ecological Threats From marine mammal protection to Amazon deforestation and climate justice, this week saw significant developments in the
Mar 21, 2026
Long overlooked as crucial to life, fungi start to get their due
Climate Change, Conflict, and Conservation: The Unseen Consequences Human activities are having a profound impact on the environment, from the devastating effects of war on ecosystems to the often-overlooked
Mar 21, 2026
Two Years After Fatal Explosion, Alabama Mine Regulator ‘Letting the Fox Guard the Henhouse’
Recent developments in Alabama, New York, and beyond raise concerns about the influence of fossil fuel interests on climate policy
Mar 14, 2026
Environmental Concerns and Policy Shifts Across the US
The United States is grappling with a range of environmental concerns and policy shifts that are having a significant impact on the country's ecosystems and inhabitants.
Mar 14, 2026
The Unseen Costs of Progress
How the pursuit of critical minerals, AI, and climate solutions is impacting communities and the environment
Mar 7, 2026
How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart
From clean heat to nuclear power, environmental regulations to seaweed invasions, the US faces a multitude of challenges in its pursuit of a sustainable future
Jun 27, 2026
Climate Change Impacts Health, Sports, and Environment
From heat-related illnesses to disrupted sports events and environmental degradation, climate change poses significant challenges to human health, sports, and the environment.
Jun 27, 2026
Climate Change Intensifies, Governments and Corporations Held Accountable
Record-breaking heatwaves, court rulings, and economic visions for a sustainable future
Jun 6, 2026
Trump Funds Two New Coal Plants and Extends Another Dozen, Citing ‘Energy Dominance’
From coal plant funding to mangrove forest resilience and Iran war impacts on global food security
Jul 11, 2026
Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths
Heatwaves, pollution, and oil companies' profits are all connected to the growing crisis
Jul 11, 2026
Trump tried to appease MAHA’s fury over Roundup. It backfired.
Extreme weather events, collapsing fish stocks, and climate change's devastating impact
Jul 11, 2026
Is Climate Change Wreaking Havoc on the Planet?
From devastating wildfires to disrupted fisheries, the consequences of climate change are far-reaching
Jul 11, 2026
Western Europe Sizzles in Record Heat as Climate Concerns Mount
Western Europe has endured its hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring 3.06C above average, while the US slips in climate progress rankings and a New York landfill sparks health concerns.
Jul 11, 2026
Workers are risking dangerous heat to keep the World Cup running
Rising temperatures and energy debates spark concerns over worker safety, environmental impact, and infrastructure development.
Jul 11, 2026
How to build homes that can survive extreme heat
Rising Arsenic Levels, Mishandled Waste, and Ecological Grief Spark Concerns
Jul 11, 2026
Congress is about to pass the biggest disaster reform in years
Congress Overhauls Disaster Relief as Global Heatwave Deaths Rise Disaster reform and electrification efforts gain momentum amid record-breaking heatwaves A new disaster relief program and a push for electrification
Jul 11, 2026
Heatwaves, Oil Demand, and the Climate Crisis: What's Next?
Global temperatures soar, oil demand falls, and the future looks uncertain
Jul 11, 2026
Datacentres drive emissions of Microsoft, Amazon and Google to half those of France
From data centres to Antarctic ice, the climate crisis is manifesting in alarming ways, with severe consequences for human lives and the planet's future.