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A new study suggests unregulated “precursor” compounds account for half of total PFAS pollution at sites around the country.
Communities are using an organizing tool intended for sports stadiums to bargain with energy transition projects for labor standards and affordable housing.
The Biden administration is trying to punish Lee County for rebuilding flood-prone homes. The state’s Republican politicians are fighting back.
The good news is that prevention is possible.
Hydropower loss added 121 million metric tons of carbon emissions over 20 years — about the same as putting 1.3 million more cars on the road.
The mandate from the people: work on the environment.
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.
As COP29 climate talks approach, developing nations are pushing for a huge boost in decarbonization and disaster funding.
Corporations sold Americans on the chasing arrows — while stripping the logo of its worth.
