Indiana industrial blaze is similar to toxic East Palestine fire
A contamination expert, who has dealt with industrial fires before, said the threats in Richmond likely mirror those that occurred due to the Ohio train crash.
Biden Owes Young People. He's Selling Our Future to Fossil Fuel Executives
The call to action is clear: We must stop fossil fuel extraction immediately to avoid catastrophic impacts on the living world.
Why Did The U.S. Solicitor General Flip-Flop on Climate Change?
Interstate environmental issues have long been governed by federal law and resolved by federal courts.
Huge seaweed clump seen from space as it moves toward Florida
The enormous mat of sargassum seaweed is thought to span 5,000 miles and weigh about 13 million tons.
Republicans accused of hypocrisy over toxic waste bill
Environmentalists are concerned about sections of HR1, which would provide exemptions from environmental protections on industrial hazardous waste.
Is red tide harmful to humans? Florida's toxic algae bloom explained
Red tides, which are caused by blooms of algae species Karenia brevis, can release neurotoxins into the air and lead to eye and respiratory irritation.
Forest Conservation Projects Must Be Community-Led
We strongly advocate for more women and young people in REDD+ decision-making.
Brett Kavanaugh's surprising dissent in SCOTUS ruling cheered by liberals
The Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to environmental lawyer Steven Donziger's conviction for criminal contempt.
We Can Reform the Broken Federal Oil and Gas Leasing System
The Department of Interior must ensure that the federal government's management of public lands provides a fair return to taxpayers
Biden administration faces Willow oil project lawsuit
Environmental organizations have filed a legal complaint against the federal government to halt a new oil drilling project in Alaska, following its approval.
Fact Check: Did Greta Thunberg delete claim that humanity will end by 2023?
Greta Thunberg has criticized politicians including Joe Biden and Donald Trump over climate change.
Joe Biden accused of trashing his climate credentials
The approval of a new oil drilling project in Alaska's far north risks undermining the president's track record on the environment, campaigners say.
How whiskey can cause fungus to spread
A black crust of fungus has coated a Tennessee town after feeding on the vapors of a nearby whiskey facility.
Stop Willow Project petition signed by 2.5M as anger grows against Biden
Two petitions with combined signatures in excess of 2.5 million are calling on the administration to drop a new oil project over environmental concerns.
Stop Willow project petition signed by 50k as Alaska oil plan sparks anger
As Joe Biden weighs his approval of a major oil project in the far north, climate activists are calling on the president to uphold his green credentials.
"I live in East Palestine. Officials downplayed the disaster"
My children were exposed to toxic chemicals. Weeks have passed and we still don't know if our homes are safe.
"Persistent" pollutants from Ohio train fire spark concerns
Concerns have been raised by lawmakers and experts about the potential effect dioxins released from the fire near East Palestine could have on the food chain.
Fury as woman embarrasses university student at lunch for "wasting food"
"OP just called out this girl's [eating disorder] in public," one Reddit user said.
EPA ruling on Ohio air quality "not at all reassuring": Epidemiologist
"If I lived in East Palestine, I would be skeptical of claims that it's safe to return home, and I'd be looking for greater transparency," Tim Whitehouse said.
Stop Dumping Abortion Medical Waste
When it comes to environmental protection, U.S. government officials seem to consider no lifestyle change too dramatic or costly.
Sept. 11 fuels doubt about Ohio train derailment air quality
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, aren't sure if they can trust the EPA and other government officials about the air quality.
Series of chemical accidents sparks flood of conspiracy theories
Some people think the U.S. government is behind the accidents that spilled toxic chemicals into the environment in several states.
Putin discusses possibility that global warming has peaked
While it is hard to know what Putin really thinks about climate change, judging by his recent public statements, his opinion of the issue seems to have shifted.
These are the worst train derailments in U.S. history
The Ohio train derailment on February 3 was caused by a mechanical issue and led to a controlled burn of toxic chemicals. No human fatalities were reported.
Did control burn of toxic chemicals make Ohio train derailment worse?
One of the chemicals in the train was vinyl chloride. When burned, it becomes phosgene and hydrogen chloride. Phosgene was used for chemical warfare in WWI.
Ohio train derailment is part of "war on white people": Charlie Kirk
Kirk said that if a similar accident were to happen in a city with a high minority population, the issue would make more headlines.
"Hundreds" of dead fish found after Ohio train releases toxic chemicals
People are growing concerned about the devastating impact on wildlife following the train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio, and the controlled burn of chemicals.
Full list of toxic chemicals released from Ohio train derailment
A number of chemicals have been identified by EPA investigators in the surrounding areas, with the agency calling on the rail operator to pay for the clean-up.
We Must Save the Drought-Stricken Colorado River—Here's How
The Colorado River is in trouble, and so are the water supplies of seven U.S. states, dozens of Native American Tribes, and parts of northwestern Mexico.
Amazon Summit Can Strengthen Biden's Relationship with Brazil's Lula
President Joe Biden pledged to mobilize $20 billion for the Amazon, but that promise remains unfilled. Now is the time to turn words into action by moving boldly on three fronts.