Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world
As well as embracing ‘beautiful coal’, the president has set about obliterating clean energy projects Continue reading…
Environment & Sustainability
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The Scientists Making the Case for Nature’s Rights
A growing number of scientists are backing laws recognizing that nature has inherent rights and intrinsic value. A group of wetlands scientists wants the critical ecosystems they study to be next. By Katie Surma VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe—On a bright and…
A Debate Heats Up over California’s ‘Zone Zero’ Rules to Cut Home Losses to Flammable Vegetation
Uncertainty in the science on plant combustibility is throwing a curveball at California’s effort to require an “ember-resistant” perimeter around homes. By Blanca Begert After years of delay, California is rushing to finalize its rules requiring a five-foot ember-resistant perimeter…
Three Killings Per Week
Go behind the scenes with executive editor Vernon Loeb and reporter Katie Surma as they discuss the violent crackdown on environmental and human rights activists in Ecuador. Last year, an average of three environmental defenders were killed a week around…
New York City Is Full of Green Space. You Just Have to Find It.
The city’s millions of residents are crammed together, competing for space to live, play, work and rest.
Hot public holiday expected for Sydney and Brisbane after record rain for parts of NSW and Queensland in September
Warm weather follows deluges in more than a dozen places in NSW and Queensland which topped daily records for the month Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Environment prize nominees ‘heroes of our time’, says William
Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month’s environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
A quick guide to Georgia’s 2025 Public Service Commission elections
This guide is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. Elections for the Georgia…
Greta Thunberg says she is being detained by Israel in cell ‘infested with bedbugs’
Exclusive: Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has told Swedish officials she is being subjected to harsh treatment in Israeli custody after her detention and removal…
‘Not sure what’s happening’: US national parks in limbo as shutdown drags on
Some parks are closed, some are trying to function with a skeleton staff – and visitors and employees are frustrated Kim Nachazel had been looking forward to a road trip to Mesa Verde national park in Colorado this week. Her…