America’s Urban Trees Are Disappearing
We're losing about 36 million trees every year, according to a new study.
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What Scientists Are Saying About the EPA’s ‘Secret Science’ Rule
Leaders in the scientific community fear Scott Pruitt's new directive would severely limit the use of research in policymaking.
Why Renewable Energy Is Essential for the Caribbean
Caribbean countries must transform their energy systems by creating new, greener sources of power.
Could ‘Whiplash’ Weather Fluctuations Become California’s New Normal?
A new study finds that, by the end of the century, California's climate is expected to oscillate more frequently between extreme drought and deluge conditions.
How a Group of Young Colombians Successfully Sued Their Government to Act on Climate
A swift victory in the Colombian Supreme Court could pave the way for further legal action around the world.
New Jersey’s Governor Signs a Bill Prohibiting Offshore Oil Drilling
Governor Phil Murphy's swiftness in moving to protect New Jersey's shores from oil exploration is the result of plans by the Trump administration to expand offshore drilling in the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Seven ‘Pacific Standard’ Stories for Earth Day
Highlighting the mess humans have made of the planet—and radical plans to fix it.
Emails Suggest the Department of the Interior Is Prioritizing Fossil Fuel Interests Over Wildlife Well-Being
Records reveal that, following requests by fossil fuel industry groups, a top official at the Department of the Interior appeared to take credit for helping to delay new federal protections for a once-endangered species.
Corals Can Withstand Another Century of Climate Change
Heat-tolerant genes may spread through coral populations fast enough to give the marine creatures a tool to survive another 100 years of warming in our oceans.
The EPA Has Weakened Air Pollution Standards
Public-health advocates say the changes are dangerous to human health.