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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
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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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The Army Corps Refinery Bailout Is Just What We Don’t Need

Expert BlogAnn Alexander
Of all the ways our tax dollars could be spent to help us, bailing out a dying industry so it can further pollute our communities in order to manufacture exports that drive climate change really ought to be low on…

More Than a Lens: Centering Justice Now and Post-Pandemic

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Friedman, Yukyan Lam, Khalil Shahyd
Historically, the environmental movement has largely failed to prioritize in its work the creation of strong social safety nets. Now, more than ever, we must assume this responsibility if we hope to build a just, equitable and livable future for…

Federal Court Halts Trump Attempt to Fast-track Keystone XL

Expert BlogAnthony Swift
A federal court in Montana has revoked a key permit and TC Energy’s approvals to construct Keystone XL through approximately 700 water crossings in the United States along the tar sands pipeline’s route, upending the company's plans to construct the…

"This Is About Ohio, Ohio, Ohio"

Expert BlogDaniel Sawmiller
The Ohio Power Siting Board cleared the path for large scale solar additions today in two unanimous decisions.