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Logging is destroying southern forests — and dividing US environmentalists
More than 150 conservation, environmental, and social justice organizations have accused The Nature Conservancy of "promoting false climate solutions."
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Extreme heat puts workers in danger. A new report calls for action.
For more than a decade, advocates have pushed OSHA to protect workers from heat-related injuries and death.
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Can virtual reality recreate the overview effect? I took a $50 trip to space to find out.
The view of Earth was awe-inspiring. But my VR headset kept getting in the way.
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June heat waves smash records across the globe
It’s not your imagination: This summer is already hotter than normal.
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Foraging New York City’s wild, edible margins with Journei Bimwala
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Shoring up coastlines and communities with green infrastructure
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Chronic illness doesn’t stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Ableism does.
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From biblical farming to ancient wayfaring, restoring traditional land practices takes root
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This educator designs curricula to make outdoor education welcoming and culturally accessible to all
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With ‘real zero,’ NextEra pushes back against deceptive carbon offsets
Environmental advocates praise the plan and note a few flaws.
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Better late than never: Biden administration unveils new push for offshore wind
The partnership with 11 states could generate enough energy to power 10 million homes.
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Pollen and heat: A looming challenge for global agriculture
Farmers and scientists are increasingly observing that unusually high springtime temperatures can kill pollen and interfere with the fertilization of crops.
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Low-cost sensors are helping communities find gaps in air quality data
From Ohio's fracking fields to California's oil refineries, residents are tracking pollution missed by the EPA.
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Louisiana’s insurance market is collapsing, just in time for hurricane season
At least seven companies have failed in the nine months since Hurricane Ida, sending homeowners into a panic.
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Indigenous Ogiek win ‘landmark’ reparations ruling from African Court
The decision could set a precedent for other Indigenous peoples who have been violently removed from their lands.
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![Repsol employees work filling buckets with contaminated sand during the cleanup in the shore of Cavero Beach on January 20, 2022 in Ventanilla, Peru.]()
![Repsol employees work filling buckets with contaminated sand during the cleanup in the shore of Cavero Beach on January 20, 2022 in Ventanilla, Peru.]()
Five months later, the Ancón oil spill’s effects linger
Out of work and short on cash and food, a fishing community in Peru is simultaneously paralyzed by exhaustion and ready to boil over.
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Biden’s new vision for the National Flood Insurance Program
The administration's flood insurance reforms could improve transparency — and make some Americans more vulnerable.
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