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How centuries-old whaling logs are filling gaps in our climate knowledge

Whalers from the 18th and 19th centuries are helping 21st Century scientists on climate change.

Ayurella Horn-Muller Science November 2, 2022

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EPA finally calls out environmental racism in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley

In a “remarkable” letter, the EPA accused Louisiana regulators of neglecting Black residents’ concerns about toxic air pollution.

Lisa Song, ProPublica & Lylla Younes Regulation October 19, 2022

The rear tire of an e-bike is shown in front of a sandy horizon

Why e-bike companies are embracing recycling while fighting repair

E-bikes are a climate-friendly way to get around, but the industry opposes laws that would make them easier to fix.

Maddie Stone Transportation August 7, 2023

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Why are BP, Shell, and Exxon suddenly backing off their climate promises?

As oil giants rake in record-breaking profits, they have begun tapping the breaks on much-publicized initiatives.

Kate Yoder Economics February 16, 2023

Smoke billows from a large power plant with two huge cooling towers set next to a pond.

‘Control the narrative’: How an Alabama utility wields influence by financing news

A Floodlight investigation found Alabama Power runs a news service and its foundation bought a Black newspaper. Neither publishes critical stories about the utility.

Miranda Green Accountability January 21, 2024

A train rolls past backyards in Camanche, Iowa

Railroaded

In the wake of the East Palestine, Ohio, disaster, other train towns wonder: Are we next?

John McCracken Transportation July 12, 2023

How disaster relief leaves Kentucky’s landslide victims behind

Landslides are one of Kentucky's costliest natural disasters. Climate change is increasing their danger.

Austyn Gaffney & Martha Park Accountability March 8, 2023

Judge scuttles fossil fuel leasing plan

A federal judge struck down plans to expand fossil fuel extraction in the Powder River Basin of Montana and Wyoming, saying a federal agency failed to consider how the plans might threaten public health and the environment.

Joseph Winters August 10, 2022

signs that say 'say no to biochar' and 'not moreau' on a lawn. The biochar sign has a poop emoji drawn on it

This New York town doesn’t want to be a climate experiment

A developer wanted to build a facility to capture carbon. Locals saw an environmental menace.

Abby Rabinowitz & Amanda Simson Health December 6, 2024

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