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The grants will ensure young activists can shape local climate actions.
“There’s this stigma that if you’re homeless, then you’re useless. But collecting bottles and cans — it is work."
The study finds that, despite their cost and other drawbacks, such programs can help small cities reach their climate goals.
With federal dollars flowing, small tribes are trying to jumpstart their own recycling programs.
Critics argue that the agency’s work with a lobbying group is a conflict of interest.
Even as Puerto Rico's fisherfolk navigate rising seas and monster storms, a maze of bureaucracy is proving to be their biggest obstacle.
"Carbon emissions? Still climbing. Rich countries' finance commitments? Delinquent."
Excessive levels of PFAS have been detected at 80 percent of active and decommissioned military bases.
“There's definitely a colonial imperative in the existence of those lands."
