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Freshwater planetary boundary “considerably” transgressed: New research

Earth’s operating systems have stayed in relative balance for thousands of years, allowing the flourishing of civilization. However, humanity’s actions have resulted in the transgressing of multiple planetary boundaries, resulting in destabilization of those vital operating systems.

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Humans have altered North America’s ecosystems more than melting glaciers

Recent human activity, including agriculture, has had a greater impact on North America's plants and animals than even the glaciers that retreated more than 10,000 years ago.

ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Rising ground-level ozone pollution worsens with climate change, threatening health and crops

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EPA funding cuts threaten smoke protection efforts in rural wildfire zones

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EPA deregulation puts schoolchildren at risk in petrochemical zones

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

CLIMATE
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Trump tariffs may raise U.S. wind energy prices and stall project growth

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Shell’s offshore oil ships face ongoing safety problems years after massive Nigeria spill