Trump, DOGE Slashed Firefighting Resources Before One of the Worst Fire Seasons on Record Budget cuts and policy shifts have curtailed the federal government’s ability to respond By Dana Drugmand August 25, 2026 In this story: wildfire, Trump, politics, extreme weather, climate change
Trump and Republicans Peddle False Claims About Wildfires It’s part of an ongoing pattern of disinformation spreading in response to climate-fueled extreme weather By Dana Drugmand July 28, 2026 In this story: climate change, Trump, extreme weather, politics
How the Oil Industry Convinced the World That Carbon Capture Would Solve Climate Change A widely quoted paper by Princeton researchers touted the technology, but "Wedges" has some holes in it By Maddie Stone July 13, 2026 In this story: oil, natural gas, methane gas, politics, money in politics
ICE Operations Around Public Lands and Other Spaces Keep Visitors Away Minnesota residents describe avoiding parks after Operation Metro Surge By Will Matuska May 18, 2026 In this story: immigration, Trump, politics, national parks, state parks
Republicans in Congress Push “Climate Shakedown” Bill That Permanently Shields Big Oil From Accountability Climate advocates say the new bill would give the fossil fuel industry a "get out of jail free card" By Dana Drugmand May 6, 2026 In this story: environmental law, climate change, Trump, politics, fossil free finance
The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over Despite a wave of recent victories for project proponents, numerous obstacles remain Story and Illustrations by Sarah Gilman April 12, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, mining, politics
An Ambitious Plan for Sea Level Rise Keeps Stalling. Can It Get to Higher Ground? Managed retreat awaits funding and support in Warren, Rhode Island By Bryce Covert March 9, 2026 In this story: climate change, urban planning, climate adaptation, politics, community
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
What Minnesota Can Teach Us A tribute to those standing up to protect a just and loving America By Aaron Teasdale February 5, 2026 In this story: Trump, politics, immigration, biking
Advocates and Lawmakers Are Fighting to Save the USDA’s Flagship Campus The Trump administration wants to get rid of the “crown jewel” of the Anacostia watershed By Joanna Thompson January 29, 2026 In this story: Trump, politics, conservation, agriculture, science