PCBs Were Banned Three Decades Ago, but They’re Still Hurting Marine Mammals
Don't drink the porpoise milk—it's contaminated.
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Environmental Justice for Prisoners
Why doesn’t the Environmental Protection Agency count incarcerated populations in its impact statements?
Air Pollution Is Killing the Views in National Parks
So you finally made it to the top of the mountain. Enjoy the air up there.
In the Spiritual Fight Against Climate Change, the Pope Is Not Alone
When it comes to climate change, Pope Francis and many other world religious leaders are cut from the same cloth.
We Have a Bone to Pick With the Polar Bear Penis Study
John Oliver is hilarious, but his Sunday night bit on pollution and polar bears’ penis bones is based on shaky science.
How Much Is It Worth to Clean Up America’s Aging Coal Plants?
Why the vast differences in cost-savings calculations?
Progress and Controversy Arrive With New Rules for Fracking on Public Lands
An initial review of rules issued by the Interior Department shows the federal government has taken important steps to protect drinking water resources, while not adopting the strictest regulations in place in some states.
The Environment of Social Justice
There’s a significantly higher concentration of environmental hazards and degradation in black communities, but no leaders to work toward solutions.
Pollution’s Racial Divides
When it comes to the injustice of air pollution, the divide between blacks and whites is greater than the gap between the rich and the poor.
Is Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Suicide?
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that breathing bad air can heighten the probability of suicide. The latest evidence comes from pollution-plagued Salt Lake County.