Tulane scientist resigns, citing ‘gag order’ on environmental justice research
Emails show a racial disparities study angered elected Louisiana officials and potential donors to a $600 million university-led redevelopment project
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Alaska Native fishing village was trying to power their town. Then came Trump’s funding cuts.
A $300,000 grant from the EPA would have helped Port Heiden swap costly, polluting diesel for cheaper, clean power.
Biomass company near Yosemite’s forests raises fear of more fires
Facilities that make wood pellets have a track record of catching on fire. So why are there plans to build several near Yosemite's tinderbox forests?
When will a vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents collapse? Depends on whom you ask.
New research suggests the Atlantic Ocean currents that help shape the climate may be weakening more slowly than thought.
Violinist composes music from moth flight data to highlight insect decline
Music and science collide in Moth x Human, a new composition by musician Ellie Wilson, a violinist that composes music from moth flight data into a haunting tribute.
Q&A: ‘The Global South is caught between powers trying to get their resources’
Political scientist and author Thea Riofrancos describes the challenges of critical minerals extraction for the global South.
New study shows huge groundwater losses along Colorado River
The research highlights the groundwater issues complicating the Colorado River's already strained water supply.
5 Oil Giants Caused $9.1 Trillion in Damage – Study Could Hold Them Accountable
A new study shows for the first time how much economic damage specific oil companies have caused through their harmful emissions.
Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas
Not so long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar. Now, with the coming of power-hungry AI platforms, they’re bypassing the grid, building their own gas-fired power plants on-site.
Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows
Observers blame ‘culture wars’ while Republican consultant says messaging must emphasize economic, not environmental, benefits.
How Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will raise energy prices for American households
Analysts agree on one thing: Congress is poised to increase energy bills by hundreds of dollars per household.
How Big Oil is ruining a small ‘slice of heaven’ town in Texas
Export terminals shipping nearly half of U.S. crude oil have formed around Ingleside on the Bay, turning the coastal town into an unlikely ‘fenceline’ community.
Ethical fashion: Why one designer took 2 years to make the perfect white T-shirt
When Síofra Caherty set out to create a simple white tee with full traceability, she discovered just how complex ethical fashion can be.
A World Built on Fossil Fuels is Loud. Noise Pollution = Medical Issues
“It's really unbelievable, how much noise impacts so many people."
Can Humor Help Solve Our Climate Crisis? David Cross Sure as F**k Hopes So.
The Emmy-winning comic teams up with a Princeton scientist in a new video campaign.
Trump Cuts Hundreds of EPA Grants
Critics argue the cuts to EPA grants aren’t funding projects that are "woke," they’re essential.