EPA Delays Implementation of Clean Water Rule
The Clean Water Rule, which passed in 2015, was meant to give federal officials more authority over small waterways and wetlands to prevent pollution.
Browsing Tag
Pollution
123 posts
California’s Farms Are an Even Larger Source of Air Pollution Than We Thought
A new study uncovers an underappreciated source of air pollution in the Golden State: fertilized soil.
Fifty Years After a Blowout, This Natural-Gas Reservoir Is Still Contaminating the Local Groundwater
A study of a blowout site in the Netherlands offers safety lessons for natural gas fields around the world.
Have We Reached Peak Human?
French researchers conclude we have reached the pinnacle of our physical ability.
Running a Half-Marathon in One of the World’s Most Polluted Cities
In New Delhi, a group of runners used an assortment of gear to run a race through an air quality crisis that blanketed the city in smog.
How Animals Adapt to Polluted Environments
Numerous species are evolving to cope with the dirge of pollutants put into the world by human beings, and it's taking a toll.
Viewfinder: Heavy Smog Blankets New Delhi
Indian visitors walk through the courtyard of the Jama Masjid mosque amid heavy smog in the old quarters of New Delhi on November 8th, 2017.
The Future of Data Justice Under Trump
Communities need hard data to prove they're been affected by pollution. But the government databases that keep track of those numbers are now under threat.
‘The Fear of Dying’ Pervades Southern California’s Oil-Polluted Enclaves
As the state wins praise for its progressive climate policies, refinery emissions vex people in low-income communities. Things may get worse.
Trump’s Park Service Embraces Plastic Pollution
The beverage industry spent millions trying to get its way in Washington, D.C.—and it worked.