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28 June 2020
A disastrous summer in the Arctic
Record heat is hastening the dissolution of Siberian permafrost, perennially frozen ground that, when thawed, unleashes greenhouse gases and dramatically destabilizes the land.
Following a powerful storm that displaced entire Indigenous villages, advocates say Alaska must move beyond studies and reports to fund real protections against worsening climate threats.
With over $5.5 billion in initial pledges and a goal of $125 billion, the Tropical Forests Forever Facility initiative aims to reshape global forest economics while drawing both praise and criticism.
Across state races in New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia, Democrats turned voter frustration over rising electricity prices into victories — reframing climate and energy policy as an issue of affordability.
As wildfires increasingly burn through urban areas, researchers are equipping firefighters with silicone wristbands to measure their exposure to hazardous chemicals released from burning buildings and vehicles.
One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.
“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”
"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”
A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.