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 California’s outdated Low Carbon Fuels Standard rewards Chevron for sticking with the status quo By Claire Greenburger July 23, 2024 In this story: oil, dirty fuels, air
North Atlantic Right Whales Are Dying at Alarming Rates Here’s what advocates and the Biden administration are doing to help save them By Marianne Messina July 22, 2024 In this story: whales, endangered species, oceans
Invasive Species Can Wreak Havoc. Case in Point: the Everglades. Here's what experts say can be done about it By Katarina Zimmer July 21, 2024 In this story: invasive species
What’s the Greenest Way to Protect Outdoor Furniture? Turning the tables on toxic tips and brands By Jessian Choy July 20, 2024 In this story: lifestyle, sustainability, toxics, Ms. Green
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
6 National Parks You Can Explore Without a Car With trains and shuttles and planning, you can leave the car keys at home By Erin Gifford July 18, 2024 In this story: Transit to Trails, public transit
Prisoners Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Extreme Heat and Flooding Why were two prisons built in a lakebed in the first place? By Claire Greenburger July 17, 2024 In this story: economic justice
Project 2025 Is a Blueprint for Canceling American Democracy The Heritage Foundation’s document would gut the checks and balances that hold our republic together By Ben Jealous July 16, 2024
How Raptors Cultivate Wonder in Oregon’s High Desert To teach people the need to protect wildlife, this museum gives visitors close-up experiences By Aaron Gilbreath July 16, 2024 In this story: birds, animals, education, Joy
The Supreme Court’s Hubris, Explained Even though the conservative justices have curtailed the power of Congress and the presidency, federal climate action is still possible By Joanne Spalding and Sanjay Narayan July 15, 2024 In this story: Supreme Court, EPA, federal policy
For the Love of Water Meet Dawn Goodwin, cofounder of RISE Coalition, Minnesota Adapted from an interview by Lindsey Botts July 14, 2024 In this story: activism, pipelines, oil
World on Fire We’re suffering from a vicious cycle of fossil fuel burning, forest fires, and lethal smoke By Ben Jealous July 13, 2024
How Much Longer Can Glen Canyon Dam Last? Damage to its aging infrastructure raises questions about its ability to release water in a drier future By Morgan Sjogren July 12, 2024 In this story: rivers
Behind Dragonfly Research Is a Group of Eclectic Enthusiasts Holding the Field Together For the Dragonfly Society of the Americas, community is as essential as science By Claire Boyles July 11, 2024 In this story: insects
Julia Olson, Founder of Our Children's Trust, Is Setting the Legal Bar High The attorney behind the youth climate change lawsuits shares her story By Lindsey Botts July 10, 2024 In this story: activism
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
Deer Eradication on Sidney Island Restoring natural growth on Canada's Southern Gulf Islands wasn’t pretty: “Not something I’m proud of, but it had to be done.” By Zack Metcalfe July 8, 2024 In this story: animals, invasive species
What Happens After You Create One of the World’s Most Successful Marine Preserves? Some fear tourism could be the end of Cabo Pulmo By Tree Meinch July 7, 2024 In this story: hiking, travel
Locals Fight to Protect Mexico’s Baja Peninsula From Development Real estate speculation and megaresorts threaten to displace people and harm biodiversity By Krista Langlois July 7, 2024 In this story: travel, sustainability
First-Time Backpacking Basics What you need to take your hiking to the next level By Jill K. Robinson July 6, 2024 In this story: backpacking, outdoor recreation, hiking, public lands