In Puerto Rico, a Power Outage Is a Life-or-Death Matter
Lawyer and activist Ruth Santiago says rooftop solar could be the solution to Puerto Rico's energy crisis.
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How Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest Responded to Hurricane Maria
The only tropical forest in the U.S. houses endangered species and sources half of the water supply for the San Juan metro area.
Growing Up With Drought
Arizona has faced a historic drought for several years. What does this water shortage mean for residents of the state?
Is “Emergency” the Right Way to Frame Southern California’s Water Shortage?
When climate change shows water availability in Southern CA is only getting worse, is calling it an “emergency” giving false hope of an end?
Part Three: Delay | The Power of Big Oil
As leading climate scientists issued new warnings, the fossil fuel industry employed tactics to delay a transition to renewable energy.
Chalk Line Marks Climate Change Danger Zone in One NJ Town
A chalk line shows the extent to which ocean levels are projected to rise within 80 years — potentially flooding hundreds of homes.
Stormwater: Extreme Rains Could Impact Water Pollution
About 10 trillion gallons of untreated stormwater runoff, containing sewage, trash, and toxins, enters U.S. waterways from cities every year.
Can the Environment Be a Unifier During Divisive Times?
Following the tumultuous 1960's, the U.S. passed a historic slate of landmark environmental laws. Could today's divided nation do the same?
How Did Earth Day 2022 Compare to the First Earth Day?
52 years since the first celebration, as climate change becomes more and more serious, has Earth Day lost a bit of its charm?
Part Two: Doubt | The Power of Big Oil
As scientific evidence for climate change grew stronger, the fossil fuel industry underwent efforts to stall climate policy.
NJDEP Invests in Atlantic White Cedar Trees
New Jersey's white cedar groves have become what experts call "ghost forests." The state is now working to restore this tree species.
Climate Change Is Forcing Millions of People to Move
Floods, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, and crop failures are making migration an imperative for survival.