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
Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem While air and noise pollution are common concerns, little is known about PFAS contamination from the AI buildout By Tom Cassauwers May 5, 2026 In this story: data centers, water, sustainability, politics, technology
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
One Year After Trump’s Inauguration, the Damage to Environmental Policy Is Unprecedented The administration has taken a wrecking ball to everything from clean energy policy to chemical regulations By Dana Drugmand January 20, 2026 In this story: Trump, politics, climate change, EPA, environmental justice
The End of an Era for Arctic Research The loss of the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States leaves an uncertain future for science in the Far North By Ian Rose October 8, 2025 In this story: arctic, federal policy, Global Climate Breakdown, Trump, politics
Enter MABA: Trump’s Version of Greenwashing Critics say the Make America Beautiful Again commission will only act as cover for stripping public lands protections By Alexander Nazaryan July 25, 2025 In this story: Trump, politics, public lands