environmental-health
Judge rules permit for Cameron LNG terminal ignored potential climate impacts
A Louisiana judge has suspended the permit for the Commonwealth LNG export terminal in Cameron Parish, ruling that state officials violated the constitution by ignoring the project’s cumulative environmental and climate impacts on nearby communities.
Will science journalism funders step up or retreat?
With the Wenner-Gren Foundation pulling support for Sapiens and other outlets shuttering, science journalism faces renewed financial uncertainty amid shifting philanthropic priorities and federal research cuts under the second Trump administration.
How grand plans to restart oil drilling off Santa Barbara’s coast hit California’s green wall
A Texas oil company’s bid to revive long-idled drilling platforms off the Santa Barbara coast is faltering amid mounting lawsuits, regulatory setbacks, and financial strain.
OpenAI’s new energy chief is a Trump administration natural gas evangelist
Wild oysters make a comeback in Maine
Former EPA Region 2 administrator Lisa Garcia considers environmental justice with Trump in power
Pivotal in creating environmental justice programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Garcia now says ongoing cuts by President Donald Trump's administration have meant the “complete dismantling” of years of work.
New Mexico has huge potential for geothermal energy—what will it take to harness it?
With vast untapped geothermal reserves beneath its surface, New Mexico could become a national leader in renewable energy.