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In Texas, Corpus Christi’s water crisis may be a glimpse into the future

A 5-year drought, a failed desalination plant, and poor planning may force the city to choose between residents and the oil and gas industry.

Rebecca Egan McCarthy Drought March 26, 2026

As nations lag on climate action, their cities are stepping up. Here’s proof.

A new report documents how cities around the world are becoming more liveable and sustainable in the face of climate change.

Matt Simon Cities July 2, 2025

Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking water

Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can also boost the snowpack, a critical source of hydration in the American west.

Matt Simon Drought March 5, 2026

How Big Ag thwarted wetlands protections in Illinois and Iowa

Two years ago, the Supreme Court made it easier to destroy swamps and marshes. Agricultural lobbyists want to keep it that way.

Frida Garza & Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco Food and Agriculture May 27, 2025

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The business case for saving coral reefs

A growing body of research shows the nation’s coral reefs protect $1.8 billion in economic assets each year and should be protected for our sake and their own.

Saqib Rahim Oceans January 5, 2025

What will the rise of floating solar panels mean for wildlife?

As the market for floatovoltaics explodes, scientists are studying how to make the systems also work for waterbirds and other organisms.

Matt Simon Science June 24, 2025

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What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash

The small town of Plympton, Massachusetts, eliminated 305 tons of garbage a year by making everyone pay for what they toss.

Tik Root Accountability June 23, 2025

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Occidental Petroleum’s net-zero strategy is a ‘license to pollute,’ critics say

The company’s climate strategy could result in more emissions than it prevents.

Joseph Winters Accountability May 9, 2024

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The art of a plastics treaty: How sculptures, collages, and poetry have influenced global talks

As countries try to find agreement on plastic pollution, creative interventions are turning heads — and turning the conversation toward health harms, fossil fuels, and false solutions.

Joseph Winters Culture August 12, 2025

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