Opinion: Blame and Finger-Pointing Don’t Solve Environmental Disasters
When a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, a national debate was sparked over who was to blame.
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Korea’s Sea-Diving Women Fight for Survival Against Climate Change
The Haenyeo women of Jeju Island are witnessing firsthand how the climate crisis is destroying the ecosystem they depend on.
Gen-Z Plaintiffs Impress in Montana’s Constitutional Climate Trial
The Held V. Montana case made international headlines for the plaintiffs’ ages, and the historic nature of a constitutional climate case.
Facing Down the Fossils: Renew
Meet the local organization turning restaurants into disaster recovery centers using community solar microgrids.
Arizona v. Navajo Nation: A Crucial Legal Battle Amidst the Southwest’s Drought Crisis
The Navajo Nation is involved in a Supreme Court case about water access on the reservation. How will the justices rule?
Chloroprene: The Chemical Behind Cancer Alley’s Latest Lawsuit
The Denka chloroprene plant puts residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, at higher risks of cancer. How can their air and future be healthier?
Earthquake Solutions Are Climate Solutions
In reflecting on the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake, it's clear that many earthquake solutions also happen to be climate solutions.
Nuclear Fusion Is Not the “Holy Grail” of Clean Energy
A nuclear fusion reaction created a net gain of energy for the first time, but there's still a long way to go before this technology is implemented.
Witnessing the Importance of Indigenous Leadership in the Climate Change Fight
Executive Producer for the "In Their Element" series Josh Landis writes about the project and its subjects.
Environmental Scientists Urge More “Straight Talk” About Oceans
NJ Spotlight News reported on the 16th Annual Future of the Ocean Symposium that took place at Monmouth University on April 13, 2023.
A Canadian Gas Field Is Polluting First Nation Communities
The Montney Formation is a 130,000-square-kilometer natural gas resource in Canada that causes air, water, and noise pollution.
Advancing Climate Justice in New York
An essay from environmental journalist Yessenia Funes on achieving climate justice in New York City and beyond.