16 April 2018
On the ground during Cape Town's water crisis
Amid the worst drought on record, the city has threatened to turn off the taps on its nearly 4 million residents. Our correspondent spent a week there while he could still get a shower.
Colorado lawmakers will once again consider a bill to place protections for people who work in extreme heat or cold, this time offering a phased approach.
Meat and dairy giants have been accused of halting climate progress by cozying up to policymakers to justify the soaring growth of animal agriculture.
The Colorado River water crisis isn't hitting everyone equally — century-old water laws mean that some communities face existential threats while others remain secure.
The conflict in Iran is covered in oil with long-term environmental impacts.
Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%.
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.