Pakistan’s 'shocking' spring heat drives up water use, health risks

"Temperatures we used to record in June and July are now being recorded in March," Pakistan's weather agency says.

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Changes in funding could tank quality of ocean heat content data

An uncertain funding landscape threatens the longevity of an ocean observation system critical to projecting tropical storms, sea level rise, and more.
A child holding a protest sign that says 'the ocean is rising and so are we'

Why the Sunrise Movement reorganized to fight authoritarianism

Sunrise Executive Director Aru Shiney-Ajay discusses why she thinks fighting authoritarianism and climate change go hand in hand.

A dock stretching into a body of water

As strong El Niño develops off the Pacific, experts say Vermont impact is tough to tease out

Particularly warm water forming along the coasts of North and South America have caught the eyes of weather watchers across the globe, but the impacts on Vermont are murky for now.

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No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net

As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.
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Sailing's governing body tries to make Olympic equipment sustainable

The governing body for sailing is looking at how the sport’s Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact.
A row of wind turbines situated behind a row of solar panels

Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard

Europe ranks first in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

Chinese forest replenishment in progress meant to reverse desertification, China, Gansu, Wuwei.
Credit: Photo by Lok Kwan on Unsplash

China fights spread of deserts with 'straw checkerboards'

For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification.
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Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the state flag and American flag behind him.

Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry?

A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”

wildfire retardants being sprayed by plane

New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.

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