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The time has come to rein in the global scourge of palm oil

The cultivation of palm oil, found in roughly half of U.S. grocery products, has devastated tropical ecosystems, released vast amounts of C02 into the atmosphere, and impoverished rural communities. Efforts are underway that could curb industry abuses.

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Are trains on track for a comeback in Mexico?

A rail boom is on the horizon, with dozens of new projects underway. But environmental, social, and economic pressures could complicate plans.

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International lawyers draft plan to criminalise ecosystem destruction

International lawyers are drafting plans for a legally enforceable crime of ecocide – criminalising destruction of the world's ecosystems – that is already attracting support from European countries and island nations at risk from rising sea levels.

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The time has come to rein in the global scourge of palm oil

Are trains on track for a comeback in Mexico?

International lawyers draft plan to criminalise ecosystem destruction

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Western states could see significant carbon cuts with new energy transmission projects

Houston area has more than 100 unauthorized air pollution events already this year

In the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, new poll finds 90% of respondents support stricter fracking regulations

Federal tax subsidies for carbon capture raise verification concerns

Earth's worsening climate crisis demands immediate action

Wildlife populations drop sharply as habitat loss continues