Conventional wisdom suggests it’s liberals who most want renewable energy. But polling shows conservatives like it too, and some are taking action.
Author: Kyle Bagenstose, USA TODAY
For many Black Americans, the outdoors feel off limits. Black birders want to change that.
Two years after the murder of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, Black Birders Week continues a quest to expand inclusion in outdoor spaces.
‘Polluted’ babies, millions dead: Scientists sound alarm on global pollution
New scientific studies of pregnant Americans show most are exposed to a host of potentially toxic chemicals. Globally, pollution kills 9 million a year.
A pass for polluting? Environmental groups, employees say EPA enforcement efforts lacking
The EPA’s enforcement division is a primary safeguard against air and water pollution. But many worry a lack of staffing is leading to too little oversight.
Plant a tree to save the world on Arbor Day? It’s a little more complicated than that.
You want to plant a tree for Arbor Day? As much as the world needs to preserve forests to slow the rise of global temperatures, there’s more to know.
Biden reverses Trump to restore environmental law on highways, bridges, other projects
The White House restores requirements that agencies scrutinize climate change impacts for infrastructure projects, reversing a Donald Trump order.
Dead rivers, polluted oceans: Industry adds to world’s mounting water crisis, report warns
A new report from Ceres highlights the industries that cause the most water pollution and calls for investors to hold them accountable.
Man-made problem? Human activity near rivers can worsen droughts and flooding, study says
New research shows that it’s not just climate change causing droughts and floods. The way humans manage rivers also can play a major role.
Is EPA putting interests of chemical companies ahead of your health? These experts think so
A new finding of pollution in New Jersey highlights the EPA’s failure to regulate toxic PFAS chemicals. Experts warn it’s getting worse.
When will this COVID surge end? Scientists search your sewage for clues
As COVID-19 and the omicron variant spread across the country, scientists are increasingly testing raw sewage to track trends.