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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety

ExplainerUnited StatesJenny Shalant
Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.
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Can Hydrogen Help Combat the Climate Crisis?

ExplainerUnited StatesSusan Cosier
Hydrogen hubs across the country seek to fuel high-emission industries with cleaner energy.

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School Scandal

Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
In states whose economic engines run on dirty fuel, teaching kids about climate change is under new attack.

I Hate Reruns

Latest NewsCaliforniaClara Chaisson
The Santa Barbara coast has yet another oil spill, thanks to a company that screws up royally—repeatedly.

Yes, in Your Backyard

PerspectivesTexasBrian Palmer
Texas tells local governments not to mess with oil and gas.

A Beach of an Oil Spill

Latest NewsCaliforniaClara Chaisson
Santa Barbara’s pristine coastline is now coated in crude.

Spill Tracker

Latest NewsUnited StatesThe Editors
An explosion in North American fossil fuel extraction has led to a dangerous rise in pipeline spills and oil train derailments.

Down with TPP

Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar
From fracking to tainted fish, how the Trans-Pacific Partnership could affect the West.

Bomb Squad #Fail

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
The new rules for oil trains are horrifyingly inadequate.

Dirty Departed

ExplainerUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Dear coal industry, stop reminiscing over outdated power plants. They’re holding you—and us—back.

The Black Death

ExplainerUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Does coal have a future in the United States?

Gone Fishing

PerspectivesLouisianaSarah Craig, Rocky Kistner
Come to the best sportfishing resort in the bayou (if only the trout would start biting again).