Environment

Uncover the latest environmental challenges and solutions in the U.S. From climate change and environmental policy to conservation and sustainability, our stories bring clarity to the most pressing ecological concerns of our time.

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

Paralympians Ski in Shorts: Should the Games Be Scheduled Earlier?

Paralympians Resort to Summer Attire on the Slopes: Is It Time to Reschedule the Games? In an unusual sight that ...

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Extreme US Weather Alert: Blizzard, Polar Vortex, Heat Dome, and Atmospheric River Unleashed!

US Predicts Simultaneous Extreme Weather Events Including Blizzard and Polar Vortex The United States is bracing for a rare convergence ...

Louisiana’s alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

Louisiana Alligator Farms: Sustainable Meat and Skins Boost Conservation Efforts!

In ABBEVILLE, La., Jacob Sagrera carefully spreads out an alligator hide on a metallic surface, cleaning away salt particles. He ...

Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion

Indigenous Women Expose Risks: A Tour of Ecuador’s Oil Fields Highlights Amazon Threat

NUEVA LOJA, Ecuador (AP) — As she stood next to a darkly stained stream, an Indigenous woman gazed in dismay ...

Mezcal’s popularity is booming in the US. That comes with a growing environmental cost in Mexico

Mezcal Mania Hits the US: Environmental Toll Rises in Mexico

In the small town of San Pedro Totolapam in Oaxaca, Mexico, a single light bulb once lit up the mezcal ...

EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks

EV Charging Expansion Faces New Hurdles: Trump Administration Imposes Roadblocks

Rapid Expansion of EV Charging Networks Faces New Hurdles Under Trump Administration The development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure ...

The beloved Olympic mascots are color-changing critters that are vulnerable to climate change

Olympic Mascots Face Climate Threat: Beloved Color-Changing Critters at Risk!

Olympic Mascots: Endearing Creatures Facing Climate Threats The Olympic Games have always captivated global audiences, not just through their sporting ...

Swiss to vote on proposal by anti-immigration party to cap population at 10 million

Swiss Referendum on Population Cap: Anti-Immigration Party Proposes 10 Million Limit

Switzerland Faces Referendum on Population Limit Initiated by Anti-Immigration Party Switzerland is set to hold a referendum on a proposal ...

After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

Explosion at US Steel Mill Kills Workers: Nippon Takes Charge of Safety Measures

Tragic Blast at U.S. Steel Facility Near Pittsburgh Puts Safety in Hands of Nippon Steel A devastating explosion at a ...

In the shadow of the Clairton Coke Works, the community’s next generation learns

Clairton Coke Works Crisis: How the Next Generation is Learning Amidst Environmental Concerns

In the vicinity of Clairton Coke Works, a new generation is gaining knowledge Education Amidst Industrial Backdrop Nestled near the ...