This Toxin Is Killing California's Marine Life Researchers race to understand the impact of a fatal neurotoxin on wildlife and people By Emma Smith November 6, 2026 In this story: toxics, marine ecosystems
A Toxic Undercurrent at Clark Fork A Montana river gets a major cleanup after decades of mining Text and photographs by Emily Senkosky October 11, 2026 In this story: climate change, toxics, EPA, rivers
PFAS Are Silently Poisoning People’s Drinking Water Those affected by contamination from "forever chemicals" are left with serious health issues and few answers Text and photographs by Adam Litchkofski October 13, 2026 In this story: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), PFAS, toxics, health, healthy communities
Why Is the Federal Government Dumping Toxic Chemicals Onto Public Lands? These spraying programs are creating “virtual dead zones” in wild places By Jeremy Miller July 20, 2026 In this story: pesticides, public lands, toxics, forests
New York County Agency Tries to Force Data Center on Locals The Tonawanda Seneca Nation tries to protect its land and cultural traditions from a massive, polluting complex By Lindsey Botts June 24, 2026 In this story: data centers, indigenous communities, fossil fuels, light pollution, toxics
Federal and State Leaders Turn Their Backs on Pollution Monitoring Local community members are stepping in to fill the void left by federal and state governments By Tabby Kibugi May 11, 2026 In this story: toxics, air, federal policy, environmental justice, social justice
Where Have All the Bees Gone? The mystery surrounding a mass die-off frustrates beekeepers and the bee industry By Natasha Gilbert May 7, 2026 In this story: bees, pesticides, toxics, agriculture
When More Than Just a River Runs Through It A massive sewage spill in the Potomac points to the need for improved infrastructure By Alexander Nazaryan March 4, 2026 In this story: toxics, public health, water
The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis is One of America’s Longest-Lasting Public Health Calamities Political gridlock has allowed the situation to worsen for decades Text and photographs by Wendee Nicole February 13, 2026 In this story: water, toxics, public health, community, activism
Art That Heals and Reveals Indigenous artwork is helping tribal members protect themselves from harmful environmental exposures By Wendee Nicole November 6, 2025 In this story: indigenous communities, art, health, toxics