Climate & Energy

Two New Lawsuits Keep Hope Alive for New York City’s Congestion Pricing

Environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, are suing Governor Kathy Hochul for blocking it

By Joanna Thompson August 5, 2024

In this story: transportation

Traffic jam on 42nd street in Manhattan, New York City

Can Markets Stop the Climate Crisis?

“The Price Is Wrong” makes a detailed case against private power

By Joe Purtell July 31, 2024

In this story: books, clean energy, renewable energy

ICYMI Final: Superlatives to Note, Fools to Quote, Memes to Promote & Don’t Forget to Vote!

Environmental news of the week for busy people

By Paul Rauber July 26, 2024

In this story: climate change, Roundup, current events

Hotter Temperatures Are Causing Trees to Have Heat Strokes

How climate-change-driven drying of the air is leading to tree deaths the world over

By Nathan Gilles July 29, 2024

In this story: forests, national forests, state forests, drought, climate change

An aerial shot of a parched forest in the Four Corners region of the Southwest.

Climate Migration Will Be the Global Challenge of a Generation

Models predict mass displacement in the decades ahead

Text and photographs by Joshua Collins July 25, 2024

In this story: extreme weather, immigration, climate change

Solar-Powered Oil Drilling?

California’s outdated Low Carbon Fuels Standard rewards Chevron for sticking with the status quo

By Claire Greenburger July 23, 2024

In this story: oil, dirty fuels, air

Do Western Lichens Need Federal Protections?

Entire species of lichen could be wiped out if greater protections aren’t put in place to protect them

By Nathan Gilles July 19, 2024

In this story: endangered species, biomass, ecosystems, climate change

Splitting yarn lichen (sulcaria isidiifera) growing on branch. | Photo by Eli Balderas

How to Hike Safely in the Heat

Temperatures are rising, so protect yourself with these extra precautions

Text and photographs by Cassandra Brooklyn July 5, 2024

In this story: hiking, climate change

Locals Paved the Way for Chicago's New Composting Program

Can the city’s food scrap drop-off initiative work in harmony with existing businesses?

By Claire Hoy July 9, 2024

In this story: waste reduction, climate change

How Communities Can Power Their Own Just Clean Energy Transition

The climate crisis presents an opportunity to rewrite everything from ownership to energy independence

By Cinnamon Janzer June 30, 2024

In this story: renewable energy, clean energy, solar, environmental justice

A man holds a "We Want Solar" sign outside his home.