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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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Oregon Is Having a Tiny Home Boom

DispatchOregonBecca Cudmore
Some members of the small-house movement live off the grid—but Oregon’s cities want them to stay on it.

Trump Should Not Cut Action on Climate Impacts

Expert BlogRob Moore
The Trump administration has been very clear about its desire to dismantle the nation’s plan to reduce the pollution that causes climate change. The administration has said nothing about whether it will similarly dismantle policies to deal with the inevitable…

In a Harsh World, a Safe Haven

Expert BlogInternationalRhea Suh

America has always been a place of refuge for the desperate. But as the planet changes, the definition of “refugee” is changing along with it.

The Right $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan for America

Expert BlogShelley Poticha
Democrats and President Trump both want to improve the nation’s infrastructure. To do so, the key is to prioritize the needs of the people and the environment—not the pockets of investors and industry CEOs.

As Seas Rise, How Far Will Trump’s Anti-Climate Agenda Go?

Expert BlogRob Moore
The ocean is going to be significantly higher than previously understood, according to the latest national assessment of sea level rise.Will President Trump and his appointees roll back policies to address the impacts of climate change—like sea level rise.

Wisconsin's Emergency Managers Plan for Climate Change

Expert BlogRob Moore
Wisconsin has earned a reputation for eschewing climate science and the potential impacts of climate change under Governor Scott Walker’s administration. But a plan finalized by the state’s Emergency Management agency in December and released this week is pleasantly out…

EPA: Toxic Pesticide on Fruits, Veggies Puts Kids at Risk

Expert BlogMiriam Rotkin-Ellman, Dr. Veena Singla
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has found that residues from the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos are lurking on fruits & vegetables—up to 14,000 percent higher than the “safe” limits.

Climate Change Literature that Made Waves in 2016

Expert BlogRob Moore
The impacts of climate change are all around us, particularly in the form of floods and sea level rise. See what government reports, research papers and (yes) even novels made it onto my Best of 2016 Climate Literature list.

Jordan Downs Residents Win One, But Want Full Data on Toxics

Expert BlogRamya Sivasubramanian
Residents of the Jordan Downs public housing community in Watts, Los Angeles, recently achieved a major win with their landlord, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). But resideints continue to press for a comprehensive assessment of…

The South Is Keeping a Closer Eye on Coal Ash

DispatchSouth Carolina, North CarolinaRobynne Boyd
Thanks to concerned citizens, the coal industry is making progress on how it handles its combustion wastes, but the toxic slurry is still a threat to groundwater.

Before Flint, Before East Chicago, There Was Smeltertown

DispatchFlint, Indiana, Texas, NewarkLauren Villagran
After a 1970s CDC study showed that the mostly Mexican-American population of this Texas town had dangerously high blood lead levels, its buildings were demolished and its residents were booted.