Good News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to announce the nonprofit lenders that will distribute $20 billion for environmental projects, focusing on low-income communities.

Jean Chemnick reports for Politico.

Keep reading...Show less

After years of advocacy by the Ktunaxa Nation, Canada and the U.S. have agreed to an International Joint Commission inquiry into pollution from southeast B.C.'s Elk Valley coal mines.

Ainslie Cruickshank reports for The Narwhal.

Keep reading...Show less

A versatile fern called azolla could revolutionize food production by offering a sustainable source of nutrition and aiding in carbon capture, according to recent research.

Matt Simon reports for Wired.

Keep reading...Show less

By delving into the world of underground fungi, farmers like Timothy Robb are revolutionizing soil health, leading to robust crops and enhanced carbon sequestration.

Grey Moran reports for Civil Eats.

Keep reading...Show less

Medellín transforms its urban landscape with green corridors, showing the world how to beat urban heat.

Peter Yeung reports for Reasons to be Cheerful.

Keep reading...Show less

In a warming world, folklorists are becoming key players in helping communities adapt by preserving their cultural heritage.

Katie Myers reports for Grist.

Keep reading...Show less

Activist investors secure early wins in reducing plastic use among major corporations like Disney and Hormel, spotlighting the growing influence of shareholder advocacy on environmental practices.

Joseph Winters reports for Grist.

Keep reading...Show less

In a significant shift, western states are gaining ground in the battle to conserve their precious groundwater resources.

Christopher Flavelle reports for The New York Times.

Keep reading...Show less

Dr. Kristi Pullen Fedinick joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss how a commitment to service has guided her career as a scientist in advocacy, academia and now the federal government.

Keep reading...Show less

Metamorphosis is both a biological process and a metaphor for the lives of the citizen-scientist inmates of Mission Creek.

Brian Payton reports for Hakai Magazine.

Keep reading...Show less

In a global movement, cities are replacing stretches of concrete with natural landscapes to foster environmental resilience.

Chris Baraniuk for BBC.

Keep reading...Show less

Vineyard Wind, the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S., has begun supplying power to the Massachusetts grid, marking a significant step in renewable energy.

Steve LeBlanc reports for the Associated Press.

Keep reading...Show less

The Agents of Change in Environmental Justice program, a partnership between Environmental Health News and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, is excited to announce our fifth group of fellows.

Keep reading...Show less

The European Union has revised its air pollution regulations, setting stricter limits on harmful pollutants, although these new standards still don't meet the World Health Organization's recommended levels.

Ajit Niranjan reports for The Guardian.

Keep reading...Show less

Greek citizens are increasingly generating their own renewable energy, despite challenges like limited grid space.

Alexia Kalaitzi reports for Deutsche-Welle.

Keep reading...Show less

In the midst of unyielding downpours, Los Angeles' innovative "sponge" infrastructure successfully captured 8.6 billion gallons of water, providing enough resources to support more than 100,000 households for an entire year.

Matt Simon reports for WIRED.

Keep reading...Show less

Japan, leveraging its technological prowess, has become the first country to issue sovereign bonds specifically for funding climate change initiatives and green technology.

Julian Ryall reports for Deutsche-Welle.

Keep reading...Show less

In Florida, farmworkers have pioneered the strongest workplace heat protections in the U.S., setting a new standard for labor safety in agriculture.

Nicolás Rivero and Eva Marie Uzcategui report for The Washington Post.
Keep reading...Show less
FOLLOW US:
SUBSCRIBE:
Journalism that drives the discussion
Copyright © 2017 Environmental Health Sciences. All rights reserved.