Extreme Fire Conditions Grip California
The 2018 fire season in California is already shaping up to be worst than last year's, which cost the state a record $10 billion in damages.
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How Litigation Has Become Rural America’s Best Bet to Curb Farm Pollution
Those living near factory farms have to contend with noxious odors, toxic emissions, and swarms of insects, and have had little success in obtaining relief—but that is changing.
‘Climate Change’ Has Been Scrubbed From More Government Documents
These alterations are just the latest example of government agencies removing the term from their websites and reports.
Rhode Island Sues Oil Companies Over Their Contributions to Climate Change
The lawsuit names 21 defendants, including ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell.
‘No Climate Justice Without Racial Justice’: Inside the Youth Climate March
A conversation with 16-year-old Jamie Margolin, who is leading the Zero Hour march.
Ripple Effects of Climate Change Could Damage Mountain Gorilla Populations
As global warming forces farmers in northwestern Rwanda to move to higher elevations, the fragile gorilla population will be put more at risk.
Intensifying Heat Waves Bring Hidden Expenses—Especially for the Poor and Vulnerable
Some of the poorest people in the U.S. end up spending more than 50 percent of their income on energy over the course of the year.
Why California’s Limit on Residential Water Use Doesn’t Really Exist
Lost in the excitement around the legislation is the fact that water agencies have no way to measure how much water their customers use indoors.
California Leaders Urge the State to Stop Fossil Fuel Production
In a letter, California elected officials praised Governor Jerry Brown's leadership on climate change, but asked for bolder action on oil and gas.