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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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I Hate Reruns

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

The Science of Sea Spray

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
The bubbles and droplets on the ocean surface (and what lives in them) may have a big influence on climate.

Incoming!

Latest NewsUnited StatesClara Chaisson
Ten reasons why President Obama says global warming poses a threat to national security.

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.

Better Living Through Chemistry?

Latest NewsUnited StatesSusan Cosier
Chemical regulation needs a makeover, but Congress’ efforts at reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act are still a work in progress.

Do We Exhale Carbon?

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Your bodily emissions have at most a negligible impact on climate change, and you may even be a modest carbon-sequestration device.

Down with TPP

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

Accident at Indian Point

Latest NewsNew YorkBrian Palmer
Is it safe to operate a nuclear reactor 34 miles from 8.4 million people?

Save the Vegetarians, Save the World

Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel
A new review of the world’s largest herbivores shows 60 percent face extinction—and that’s bad news for everyone.

Yet Another Faux Pause

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Sea-level rise is accelerating, just like climate change science says it should.

More Evidence! No, Wait...Less Evidence!

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Climate change deniers in Congress complain about a lack of data while trying to defund NASA’s climate change research.

Bomb Squad #Fail

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

God Save the Hedgehog!

Latest NewsInternationalJason Bittel
The hedgie is Britain’s national species, but adoring these cuties won’t be enough to save them.

Marked for Death?

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
A new study examines the historic risk factors for extinction.