ICYMI Final: Superlatives to Note, Fools to Quote, Memes to Promote & Don’t Forget to Vote! By Paul Rauber July 26, 2024 Environmental news of the week for busy people In this story: climate change, Roundup, current events
Climate Migration Will Be the Global Challenge of a Generation Text and photographs by Joshua Collins July 25, 2024 Models predict mass displacement in the decades ahead In this story: immigration, climate change
How to Whale Watch Respectfully By Cara Giaimo July 24, 2024 Whale watching is less about getting that perfect view and more about learning, connection, and reciprocity In this story: whales
Solar-Powered Oil Drilling? By Claire Greenburger July 23, 2024 California’s outdated Low Carbon Fuels Standard rewards Chevron for sticking with the status quo In this story: oil, dirty fuels, air
North Atlantic Right Whales Are Dying at Alarming Rates By Marianne Messina July 22, 2024 Here’s what advocates and the Biden administration are doing to help save them In this story: whales, endangered species, oceans
Invasive Species Can Wreak Havoc. Case in Point: the Everglades. By Katarina Zimmer July 21, 2024 Here's what experts say can be done about it In this story: invasive species
What’s the Greenest Way to Protect Outdoor Furniture? By Jessian Choy July 20, 2024 Turning the tables on toxic tips and brands In this story: lifestyle, sustainability, toxics, Ms. Green
Do Western Lichens Need Federal Protections? By Nathan Gilles July 19, 2024 Entire species of lichen could be wiped out if greater protections aren’t put in place to protect them In this story: endangered species, biomass, ecosystems, climate change
6 National Parks You Can Explore Without a Car By Erin Gifford July 18, 2024 With trains and shuttles and planning, you can leave the car keys at home In this story: public transit
Prisoners Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Extreme Heat and Flooding By Claire Greenburger July 17, 2024 Why were two prisons built in a lakebed in the first place? In this story: economic justice
Project 2025 Is a Blueprint for Canceling American Democracy By Ben Jealous July 16, 2024 The Heritage Foundation’s document would gut the checks and balances that hold our republic together In this story: democracy, politics, federal climate policy
How Raptors Cultivate Wonder in Oregon’s High Desert By Aaron Gilbreath July 16, 2024 To teach people the need to protect wildlife, this museum gives visitors close-up experiences In this story: birds, animals, education
The Supreme Court’s Hubris, Explained By Joanne Spalding and Sanjay Narayan July 15, 2024 Even though the conservative justices have curtailed the power of Congress and the presidency, federal climate action is still possible In this story: Supreme Court, EPA, federal climate policy
For the Love of Water Adapted from an interview by Lindsey Botts July 14, 2024 Meet Dawn Goodwin, cofounder of RISE Coalition, Minnesota In this story: activism, pipelines, oil
World on Fire By Ben Jealous July 13, 2024 We’re suffering from a vicious cycle of fossil fuel burning, forest fires, and lethal smoke In this story: wildfire, climate change
How Much Longer Can Glen Canyon Dam Last? By Morgan Sjogren July 12, 2024 Damage to its aging infrastructure raises questions about its ability to release water in a drier future In this story: rivers
Behind Dragonfly Research Is a Group of Eclectic Enthusiasts Holding the Field Together By Claire Boyles July 11, 2024 For the Dragonfly Society of the Americas, community is as essential as science In this story: insects
Julia Olson, Founder of Our Children's Trust, Is Setting the Legal Bar High By Lindsey Botts July 10, 2024 The attorney behind the youth climate change lawsuits shares her story In this story: activism
Locals Paved the Way for Chicago's New Composting Program By Claire Hoy July 9, 2024 Can the city’s food scrap drop-off initiative work in harmony with existing businesses? In this story: waste reduction, climate change
Deer Eradication on Sidney Island By Zack Metcalfe July 8, 2024 Restoring natural growth on Canada's Southern Gulf Islands wasn’t pretty: “Not something I’m proud of, but it had to be done.” In this story: animals, invasive species