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For the first time in a century, the US is raising fees for drilling on federal lands

The Biden administration's new proposal makes drilling for oil on public lands a lot more expensive.

Naveena Sadasivam Regulation July 21, 2023

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In 2023, organized labor became core to the climate movement

In the clean energy transition, labor unions and the climate movement are finding that they're stronger together.

Katie Myers Labor December 19, 2023

A court struck down local gas bans — so Seattle and other cities are getting creative

Amid an uncertain legal landscape, lawmakers are finding new ways to electrify buildings.

Akielly Hu Buildings December 18, 2023

Firefighters mill around on a dirt road next to a red firetruck that says Volunteer on the side

New York isn’t ready to fight more wildfires

New York could see more frequent and destructive blazes, but the state doesn’t have enough forest rangers and firefighters to respond to the growing threat.

Nathan Porceng, New York Focus Wildfires December 1, 2024

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‘Plastics are awesome’: Inside the Energy Department’s partnership with the plastics industry

Critics argue that the agency’s work with a lobbying group is a conflict of interest.

Joseph Winters & Emily Sanders Accountability February 2, 2025

a woman in pink holds a sign that says "no wai no life"

Water protectors in Hawaiʻi took on the US military and won

After 93,000 people were exposed to jet fuel-laced water, federal officials are finally cleaning up a leaking petroleum storage facility.

Anita Hofschneider Global Indigenous Affairs Desk October 19, 2023

A group of men in green military hats shoot guns at a village

Fortress Conservation: A Legacy of Violence

From California to the Congo, policymakers have long sacrificed Indigenous peoples in the name of conservation.

Gord Hill Indigenous Affairs April 12, 2023

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Why the White House’s environmental justice tool is still disappointing advocates

New changes “ended up making the program less focused on people of color than it originally was,” one advocate said.

Naveena Sadasivam Equity February 27, 2023

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They survived Hurricane Helene. Here’s how they’re doing a year later.

The powerful storm caught many people off guard as it drove through six states. As devastating as it was, did Helene truly change anything?

Ayurella Horn-Muller, Emily Jones, & Katie Myers Extreme Weather September 26, 2025

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