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Illustration of a man lighting an intentional, prescribed fire at the edge of a forest

Why loving trees sometimes means cutting them down

An outdated land management ideology with roots in colonialism is keeping California and the West from taking essential steps toward mitigating increasingly destructive wildfires.

Kristina Rizga Science August 17, 2023

An aerial image of a muddy river running through a town lined with trees.

As climate risks increase, Mississippi River towns look to each other for solutions

Climate change means communities along the Mississippi River are experiencing longer and higher floods in springtime, flash flooding from heavy rains, as well as prolonged droughts.

Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio Solutions January 6, 2024

Women activists protest and demand a Loss and Damage fund during the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference, held by UNFCCC in Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center, Egypt on November 17, 2022.

UN countries agreed to support climate reparations. Now they’re deadlocked on the details.

The celebrated “loss and damage” fund is stalled over disagreements about who should pay in, who should receive funds, and the role of the World Bank.

Naveena Sadasivam International October 19, 2023

a man in a hat and suit stands in front of a podium with the presidential seal. Behind him, a beautiful field and mountain

Biden’s landmark climate law just turned 1. Here’s what you missed.

The anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act arrives to low name recognition and as climate change batters the nation.

Tik Root Politics August 16, 2023

How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.

As COP29 climate talks approach, developing nations are pushing for a huge boost in decarbonization and disaster funding.

Jake Bittle International April 12, 2024

Animation of an infinite zoom through layers of recycling symbols

How the recycling symbol lost its meaning

Corporations sold Americans on the chasing arrows — while stripping the logo of its worth.

Kate Yoder Culture June 12, 2024

Two signs are stuck in the grass that read Keep Sears Island Wild and Keep it Wild.

The siting of an offshore wind port raises new conflicts in Maine

Coastal residents are conflicted over the planned location of a facility that advocates say will help launch Maine's offshore wind industry.

Annie Ropeik, Energy News Network Energy July 15, 2024

The Denka Performance Elastomer Plant at sunset in Reserve, La.

DOJ sues ‘Cancer Alley’ polluter

The Justice Department is suing a major petrochemical company, arguing that its chemical plant in Reserve, Louisiana, poses an unacceptable risk to the health and welfare of the area’s majority-Black population.

Joseph Winters March 2, 2023

Why Maine’s climate-conscious governor vetoed an offshore wind bill

Climate priorities and labor standards are colliding, threatening to stall wind energy in a renewable-friendly state.

Naveena Sadasivam Energy June 29, 2023

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