The Key Environmental Issues to Watch After Trump’s Second Year in Office
During his tenure, the administration has blocked research, prioritized corporations over citizens, and put endangered species at even greater risk.
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Icebergs of Fat, Oil, and Grease Are Growing in the Sewers Beneath Our Feet. Here’s Why.
Thanks to wasteful sanitation habits, so-called "fatbergs" have increased in recent years—costing taxpayers in cities around the world a small fortune.
Why Human Composting Might Be the Green Alternative to Conventional Burials
The process turns the human body into nutrient-rich soil naturally in about 30 days, and it could soon be legalized in Washington State.
In Utah, Young People Demand an End to Oil and Gas Leasing
A dispatch from a protest at the Utah Bureau of Land Management.
U.S. Oil Production Is Set to Rise as Experts Say Fossil Fuels Need to Be Phased Out
Already the largest oil and gas producer in the world, the United States is expected to ramp up oil production more than any other nation in the coming decades.
Los Angeles Launches a New Phone App That Will Alert Users When an Earthquake Is Imminent
Thus far the program has had its fair share of issues, but it could set the precedent for other areas vulnerable to an earthquake.
How Termites Help Tropical Forests Withstand Droughts
A new study found that, during drought conditions, increased termite activity led to considerably higher leaf litter decomposition, increased soil moisture, and greater diversity in soil nutrient distribution.
A Clever New Map Shows Which Chicago Neighborhoods Are Most at Risk From Pollution
The NRDC hopes its new research into municipal pollution can help organizers push for sound, equitable policy.
Democrats Would Be Foolish Not to Embrace the Green New Deal
Putting climate at the center of the Democratic platform isn't divisive—quite the opposite. It's a uniting, winning strategy.
How to Convince a Conservative That Climate Change Is Real
New research points to the benefits of first establishing the value of science in general.