Against Federal Guidance, States Plan to Expand Highways
A new report says money from the infrastructure package could be funneled to “highway boondoggles.”
Parched California Prepares for First-Ever Colorado River Cuts
State officials are nearing an agreement that would leave 10% of California's allocation in reservoirs next year.
Tree Canopies Cool Neighborhoods. The Inflation Reduction Act Commits $1.5B to Plant Many More
The massive federal measure offers a five-fold increase in funding tree planting nationwide, especially in low-income communities that are typically hotter in summers.
As Colorado River Dries, US Teeters on the Brink of Larger Water Crisis
The megadrought gripping the western states is only part of the problem. Alternative sources of water are also imperiled, and the nation’s food along with it.
Fire is Responsible for Quarter of US Forest Loss Since 2021
Forests are feeling the fiery effects of climate change.
Forget Politics. Science-based Policymaking Is Critical to Combat Climate Change
COMMENTARY | Climate change policy has become collateral damage amid partisan discord. Until government leaders leave their political biases at the door and follow the scientific facts, climate change will worsen.
Deer Are Threatening American Forests. Is More Hunting the Solution?
To protect habitats and carbon-capturing forests, scientists say the deer population needs to be drastically reduced in many areas.
Biden Signs Major Climate, Health Care, Tax Law
The legislation will mean new federal support for a range of state and local programs, as well as the extension of key health insurance subsidies. Most GOP governors oppose the measure.
A Uranium Ghost Town in the Making
Time and again, mining company Homestake and government agencies promised to clean up waste from decades of uranium processing. It didn’t happen. Now they’re trying a new tactic: buying out homeowners to avoid finishing the job.
Senate Approves Democrats' Sweeping Climate and Health Bill
The legislation would unlock billions in new grants for states and local governments. But some lament its lack of help on housing and other issues. It will next go to the House.
Coyotes Are Here to Stay in Cities. Here’s How to Appreciate Them From a Distance
COMMENTARY | Though they can get a bad rap, coyotes often aren't as aggressive as many believe them to be. And in fact, they may bring some benefits to cities.
Texas Skirting Federal Environmental Law to Push For Highway Expansion
The state department of transportation says many of its highway projects have “no significant impact.”
Extreme Rainfall Will Be Worse and More Frequent Than We Thought
Researchers say some climate models are underestimating future floods.
A Key US Energy Efficiency Program Has a Major Flaw. Pennsylvania Is Trying to Fix It
Homes are rejected for efficiency upgrades because they need repairs. Many owners can't afford them.
Support Slips for Phase Out of Gas-Powered Cars and Trucks
A slight but rising majority of Americans are against a transition towards manufacturing only zero-emission vehicles, a new survey finds.
To Reduce Harmful Algal Blooms and Dead Zones, the US Needs a National Strategy for Regulating Farm Pollution
COMMENTARY | There is no shortage of solutions to this problem. What’s needed is technological innovation and stronger political will.
Governors, Lawmakers Infuriated Over Manchin’s Reluctance to Include Climate Funds in Senate Proposal
The revived Build Back Better proposal could have meant billions in federal dollars specifically for states and localities, which government leaders have endorsed.
All Senate Republicans Back Effort to Undo Restrengthening of Environmental Permitting Regs
They're taking aim Biden administration rules adopted earlier this year.
Toxic Algal Blooms are Driving Up Water Costs in the Great Lakes
In Toledo, Ohio, monitoring and treating algae-contaminated water from Lake Erie costs $100 per family per year.
The Biden Administration Wants States to Set Targets for Vehicle Pollution Cuts
Even though the newly proposed rulemaking from the Transportation Department does not mandate levels for the cuts, it has upset Republicans. The plan includes requirements for metropolitan planning organizations as well.
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