The federal agency in 2025 eliminated funding that could have also created a pipeline for Alaska's ever-growing marine debris problem.
AI’s rapid expansion could leave some communities in the dark about new potential sources of pollution.
Data centers could produce “digital smog” by increasing power plant emissions and relying on backup generators during blackouts.
The stench from mega factory farms is hard to stomach, says Kenny Torrella of Vox, who points to agricultural exemptions from key laws.
In this week’s “Make Me Smart” newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.
As coal plants around the country are retired, communities have to fund ways to rebuild.
Hundreds of local municipalities, states and tribes applied to get a share of the money; 25 made the cut.
Plastic packaging helps food be transported and extends its freshness. But it contributes to climate change and clogs our waterways.
Damage to the ozone layer could raise the risk of skin cancer, cataracts and immune disorders, says science reporter Shannon Hall.
Thousands of Black families have left industrial cities like Detroit and Chicago due to environmental conditions. Many head to the South.
