Two years after the murder of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, Black Birders Week continues a quest to expand inclusion in outdoor spaces.
Author: Kyle Bagenstose, USA TODAY
‘Polluted’ babies, millions dead: Scientists sound alarm on global pollution
New scientific studies of pregnant Americans show most are exposed to a host of potentially toxic chemicals. Globally, pollution kills 9 million a year.
A pass for polluting? Environmental groups, employees say EPA enforcement efforts lacking
The EPA’s enforcement division is a primary safeguard against air and water pollution. But many worry a lack of staffing is leading to too little oversight.
Plant a tree to save the world on Arbor Day? It’s a little more complicated than that.
You want to plant a tree for Arbor Day? As much as the world needs to preserve forests to slow the rise of global temperatures, there’s more to know.
Biden reverses Trump to restore environmental law on highways, bridges, other projects
The White House restores requirements that agencies scrutinize climate change impacts for infrastructure projects, reversing a Donald Trump order.
Dead rivers, polluted oceans: Industry adds to world’s mounting water crisis, report warns
A new report from Ceres highlights the industries that cause the most water pollution and calls for investors to hold them accountable.
What’s in your blood? Attorney suing chemical companies wants to know if it can kill you
Rob Bilott is an attorney who successfully sued DuPont over PFAS contamination in Ohio. Now, he’s filed a nationwide class action lawsuit.
As climate change brings more natural disasters, debris piles up — increasing health risks
As damaging natural disasters in the U.S. rise, communities and landfills are struggling with what to do with millions of tons of debris.
Man-made problem? Human activity near rivers can worsen droughts and flooding, study says
New research shows that it’s not just climate change causing droughts and floods. The way humans manage rivers also can play a major role.
Is EPA putting interests of chemical companies ahead of your health? These experts think so
A new finding of pollution in New Jersey highlights the EPA’s failure to regulate toxic PFAS chemicals. Experts warn it’s getting worse.