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Why New York’s Governor Is Sinking Her Own Climate Policy

Kathy Hochul seeks to hook the state on fossil fuels while forgoing cheaper renewable energy

By Lindsey Botts March 27, 2026

In this story: fossil fuels, renewable energy, politics, clean energy, Policy

Organizers stand at the base of the million dollar staircase in the New York state capitol.

Forced Coal Plant Openings Throw Communities Into Chaos

The federal government is ordering plants to stay open over the objections of locals and plant operators

By Nick Engelfried February 10, 2026

In this story: coal, beyond coal, federal policy, Policy, fossil fuels

In this file photo taken April 29, 2011, rail cars are parked on tracks at the coal-burning TransAlta plant, near Centralia, Wash. Washington state’s largest polluters released 30 percent more greenhouse gases in 2013 than the previous year, according to the latest data by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The TransAlta plant, the state’s only coal-fired power plant, lead the way, releasing 7.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and other gases blamed for global warming.

What’s Next for Global Climate Action After Trump’s Treaty Pullout?

The future of global climate cooperation is more uncertain than ever

By Ian Rose January 25, 2026

In this story: international, Policy, climate change, Trump

President Donald Trump walks down stairs during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

Fix Our Forests in Name Only

A new piece of bipartisan legislation would erode safeguards meant to protect trees

By Will Solomon December 7, 2025

In this story: forests, national forests, saving wild places, ecosystems, Policy

Allegheny Mountains, Pennsylvania in autumn, with ponds in the center of the image.

What Is NEPA? Understanding the National Environmental Policy Act and Its Impact

The Trump administration and Congress are whittling away at one of the nation's most important environmental laws

By Lindsey Botts July 30, 2025

In this story: federal policy, environment, Policy, legislation, congress

Photo by Bryan Olin Dozier/NurPhoto/AP Images

States Step In After the Supreme Court Puts Wetlands at Risk

A patchwork of protections emerges as only some states pursue them

By Ethan Freedman July 20, 2025

In this story: wetlands, Policy, marine ecosystems, saving wild places

The Dixon Waterfowl Refuge has been restored over the past few decades by The Wetlands Initiative. Photo by Ethan Freedman.

Making Oil Companies Pay

Local climate Superfund laws could help fill a void as federal climate action withers

By Laura Stewart February 17, 2025

In this story: climate change, Policy

Governor Kathy Hochul signs bills to strengthen New York's commitment to clean energy at Newlab Headquarters at Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York on July 5, 2022. All three bills will strengthen New York's commitment to clean energy development and energy efficiency, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. |Photo by Lev Radin/Sipa via AP

Trump Tries to Reverse Engineer the Social Safety Net With Funding Freeze

The order is far-reaching, from health-care policies to low-income energy assistance

By Alexander Nazaryan January 29, 2025

In this story: politics, Trump, Policy, congress

Conservation Could Get a Huge Boost on Millions of Acres

A new analysis shows most Americans support the proposal to make that happen

By Ethan Freedman July 29, 2023

In this story: public lands, saving wild places, federal policy, wilderness, Policy

An aerial view of the The San Pedro riparian area at dusk.

Colorado Finally Has a Plan to Reintroduce Wolves

When, where, and how wolves will be released later this year

By Lindsey Botts May 18, 2023

In this story: wolves, wildlife, endangered species, animals, Policy

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