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A large brick apartment building with AC window units stands in front of the DC skyline with the Washington monument in the background.

The US is failing renters during extreme heat waves

Laws require landlords to provide heat. It’s not the same for AC.

Li Zhou, Vox Extreme Heat July 20, 2024

digital collage of arms cradling a sonogram photo with a hurricane in the background

Climate disasters can alter kids’ brains — before they’re even born

"What we are seeing is compelling evidence that the climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency, it is potentially a neurological one."

Kate Yoder Health June 11, 2025

Josh Norris a Yurok planner and tribal member lands a redwood canoe on the lower Klamath River on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Klamath, Calif. As the salmon of the Klamath have dwindled the Yurok tribe has turned to alternative revenue like eco tourism and canoe tours in an effort to support their people.

In California’s largest landback deal, the Yurok Tribe reclaims sacred land around Klamath River

"It's our job, our inherent right, to take care of the Klamath Basin and its river.”

Anita Hofschneider Indigenous Affairs June 5, 2025

Houses sit next to deteriorating wetlands

This Supreme Court ‘victory’ for oil giants is not what it seems

A recent ruling puts $745 million to restore Louisiana's coastline in doubt. But the effort to get Chevron and other oil majors to pay is far from over.

Rebecca Egan McCarthy Accountability April 28, 2026

From Greenland to Ghana, Indigenous youth work for climate justice

“No matter what happens we will stand, and we will fight, and we will keep pushing for solutions.”

Taylar Dawn Stagner Indigenous Affairs April 25, 2025

microscopic photo of the vibrio vulnificus bacteria

Know the facts about Vibrio, a bacteria found in coastal waters and raw shellfish

Stay informed about your risk level as you enjoy fresh shellfish and beach trips this summer.

Lyndsey Gilpin Health April 22, 2026

Ship in the distance on the water with palm trees in the foreground

The world desperately needs to decarbonize shipping. Can nations find a consensus?

The shipping industry is responsible for 3 percent of global climate emissions. The Trump administration and the Iran war are complicating efforts to clean it up.

Naveena Sadasivam Politics April 20, 2026

The skylines of the future will be made of wood

Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings.

Matt Simon Buildings April 10, 2026

Passengers disembark from an electric Caltrain commuter train in the San Francisco Bay Area.

How electrifying a Bay Area rail system made trains faster, cleaner, and more frequent

A $2.4 billion upgrade is shaving minutes off Caltrain trips through Silicon Valley, doubling weekend ridership, and reducing riders’ exposure to toxic diesel pollution.

Benton Graham Transportation March 4, 2026

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