The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans to cut 20 percent of its workforce, a move the agency's former chair warned will be felt through “every component of American society.” | Continue reading
While some states ban shutoffs during winter, summer outages are on the rise. | Continue reading
The USDA’s decision to cut $1 billion worth of food aid is causing layoffs, supply shortfalls, and the end of donations at charitable groups across the country — all as hunger continues to climb. | Continue reading
The methane fee would have had the same impact as taking 8 million gas-powered cars off the road. | Continue reading
Two former EPA staffers on what the closure of the agency’s environmental justice offices means for the country and the ‘irony’ of Trump’s agenda. | Continue reading
At some places of worship, hundreds of people attend the evening breaking of the fast — which means a lot of discarded food and plastic water bottles. This year, more than a dozen sites of worship are planning “zero-waste” iftars to tackle the problem. | Continue reading
The Sunshine State built more large-scale solar than California last year and was again number two for residential, despite state leadership opposed to climate action. | Continue reading
Teslas were once a green status symbol. Donald Trump's second term is changing that. | Continue reading
Facing destroyed infrastructure and limited control of energy supplies, off-grid options like solar are helping Palestinians rebuild. | Continue reading
The tax on potash, a key plant nutrient, spells trouble for farmers — and soil health. | Continue reading
Climate change and bird flu are already driving up food prices. Trump's tariffs are about to make it worse. | Continue reading
Tribes have tried and failed to stop the project in court. A new report says it violates Indigenous rights. | Continue reading
In his new book, biologist Thor Hanson reveals the power of paying attention to the natural world "close to home." | Continue reading
The approval of Iroquois’ enhancement project, which utility companies argue is needed to heat New Yorkers’ homes in the coldest months, amps up planet-warming pollution — and signals that the state’s commitment to reaching its climate goals is faltering, critics say. | Continue reading
Trump pushed the bank to freeze a green investment program. Nonprofits are suing to save it. | Continue reading
The justices shrugged off a complaint described by legal experts as a “political stunt.” | Continue reading
"You really cannot address a problem that you can’t identify." | Continue reading
By the end of the century, a shrinking atmosphere could create a minefield for satellites. | Continue reading
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Verite News, a nonprofit news organization with a mission to produce in-depth journalism in underserved communities in the New Orleans area. Nearly five years after a pipeline spewed poison gas across a Missis … | Continue reading
In Western legal systems, arguments against pollution or the destruction of the environment tend to focus exclusively on people: It’s wrong to contaminate a river, for example, because certain humans depend on the river for drinking water. But what if the river had an inherent ri … | Continue reading
The administration’s wrecking-ball approach has raised profound questions about the integrity and future of vast amounts of information. | Continue reading
Women already had an intimidating entry point to the male-dominated field. Trump's orders to dismantle DEI in the federal government could hurt years of progress. | Continue reading
The White House is revoking its own authority to oversee implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act — and leaving a bureaucratic mess in its wake. | Continue reading
And that could drive an emissions spike. | Continue reading
For Americans to adopt electric cars, many experts believe that charging a battery needs to be as convenient as filling a gas tank. | Continue reading
Climate action is a guilt trip. Let’s make it aspirational instead. | Continue reading
Climate themes have long been the purview of sci-fi and fantasy films. Advocates say we need more representation in realism as well. | Continue reading
Federal programs are a lifeline for farmers. Now many are questioning whether they can stay in business. | Continue reading
Electricity usually runs one way, but EV and large home batteries could provide a vast network of backup energy to draw on. | Continue reading
Northern states are depending on imported Canadian hydropower to clean up their grids. What happens now? | Continue reading
With catastrophic wildfires on the rise, Washington State has implemented a holistic approach to fire prevention — and it’s working. | Continue reading
Former fracking company CEO Chris Wright played a key role in efforts to roll back workers’ choices in socially conscious ESG investing. | Continue reading
Environmental groups say state and international policymakers must step up to stop fossil fuel financing. | Continue reading
Turning plant waste into biochar captures loads of carbon. New research suggests it stays trapped for much longer than scientists thought. | Continue reading
Humans have littered Earth with a mind-boggling array of objects that will last millions of years. From plastic bags to entire cities, what will those fossils reveal about us? | Continue reading
Study shows bribery, theft, and conflicts of interest hinder climate progress and incite violence against Indigenous land defenders. | Continue reading
Halted funding threatens the sustainability of the entire system, experts say. | Continue reading
Located east of Tampa, the project involves phosphogypsum, a radioactive, carcinogenic, and toxic waste generated by the fertilizer industry. | Continue reading
With deforestation rising and violence a constant threat, a bold initiative is using satellites to ensure U.S. supermarkets sell ethical, eco-friendly avocados. | Continue reading
Growing food is a precarious business, and losing access to key information makes it worse. | Continue reading
"We are losing an entire generation of talent and passion." | Continue reading
For years, Debbie Stabenow fought for environmentally friendly agricultural policy. She retired with mixed results. | Continue reading
The administration’s efforts to solve a so-called “energy emergency” might create an actual crisis. | Continue reading
A new study shows that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age. | Continue reading
The little-known “endangerment finding” has quietly enshrined climate action in U.S. policy. | Continue reading
Parks are popular community amenities. When built right, they can also mitigate flooding, heat, and other impacts of climate change. | Continue reading
A plan to build badly needed housing — and prevent future fires — may soon go up in smoke. | Continue reading
Safeguarding crop diversity in a time of climate change remains a priority for much of the world — even if that's not the case for Trump. | Continue reading