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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

November 2, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen

Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.

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A Small Town in Mississippi Battles the International Biomass Industry

November 2, 2026 DispatchMississippi, United KingdomClara Chaisson

When the Drax wood pellet plant came to Gloster, reports of lung disease soon followed.

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Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

October 26, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

This versatile plant is popping up in more and more consumer products, but when it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the details matter.

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Still No Approved Route for KXL in Nebraska

June 1, 2017 ExplainerUnited States, NebraskaBrian Palmer

Yes, Trump has green-lighted the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. But Nebraska’s got a slew of public hearings on the calendar, and legal challenges loom large.

Can a Chlamydia Vaccine Save Koalas?

June 1, 2017 Latest NewsInternationalJason Bittel

Australia’s resident cuties are falling victim to a gruesome disease—but habitat loss is the real culprit.

Counting Albatrosses from Space

May 25, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Satellites can help scientists keep track of these endangered birds at the bottom of the world.

In East Chicago, Knowing Your Soil Is Toxic Is Only Half the Battle

May 23, 2017 DispatchIndianaSusan Cosier

Because it can take years before the government does anything about it.

Zinke’s Western “Listening Tour” Light on the Listening, Heavy on the Fossil Fuels

May 19, 2017 Latest NewsUtahJeff Turrentine

As the interior secretary ponders the fates of 27 national monuments, he seems to be hearing some voices more acutely than others.

Shhh! Baby Whales Are Trying to Whisper Around Here!

May 17, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Humpback whale calves make soft noises to keep in contact with their mothers, but noise pollution may be drowning out their conversations.

Farming for the Birds in California’s Central Valley

May 15, 2017 DispatchCaliforniaBecca Cudmore

The land of endless vegetable rows and fruit groves is also one of our most important flyways. The birds could use some tending, too.

When in Rome, Will Trump Do as the Romans (and French and British and Japanese) Do?

May 12, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

At the G7 conference, the president will be surrounded by powerful world leaders who believe in climate change. Awkward!

In These Paintings, the Earth Gets Tagged Out

May 11, 2017 PerspectivesLos Angeles, United StatesClara Chaisson

Josh Keyes’s images of graffitied wilderness reflect a profound sense of environmental anxiety.

What NRDC Is Doing to Fight Trump’s Anti-Environment Agenda

May 10, 2017 NRDC in Action

NRDC’s chief counsel explains the best way to beat back the Trump administration’s attack on our health and environment: sue.

Offshore Wind: A Southern Thing?

May 8, 2017 DispatchEastRobynne Boyd

The Southeast has the hospitable weather and the shallow waters—but does it have the will?

These Christians Are on a Climate Mission—and Winning Converts

May 5, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

Millennial evangelicals are rejecting the climate denial of the previous generation—and taking action as an expression of their faith.

Saving Salamanders Over a Pint

May 4, 2017 DispatchAlabamaJason Bittel

Alabama’s threatened salamanders get a little help from a local brewery.

The Northeast Is the Fastest-Warming Region in the Lower 48

May 4, 2017 DispatchEastClara Chaisson

Another win for New England! Oh, wait . . .

The Pesticide in Your Crisper Drawer

May 2, 2017 ExplainerUnited States, CaliforniaNicole Greenfield

Shown to be toxic to kids, chlorpyrifos is nevertheless still being sprayed on crops across the country—and making its way into our bodies. So why has the EPA refused to ban it?