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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Climate Change and El Niño Produce World’s Hottest Days
While climate change has largely driven these recent heat records, natural variation from El Niño put them over the top.
Unenforced Building Codes Worsened the Impacts of the Earthquake That Hit Turkey and Syria
Turkey and Syria’s fragile infrastructure includes multiple layers of disregarding the region’s vulnerability to earthquakes.
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.
Wildfires Can Be Mitigated, Even in a Changing Climate
Weeks of unprecedented wildfires across Canada have scorched millions of hectares and displaced over 100,000 people.
An Analysis of the EPA’s New Emissions Standards
This “Tip of the Iceberg” episode explores EPA’s obligations with regard to carbon emissions, as well as some new EPA regulations.
Permitting Reform: The Bipartisan Climate Issue of 2023
Permitting reform may be the hot topic of the summer, with both Republican and Democratic legislators putting forth proposals.
39% of Climate Scientists Report Online Harassment
A recent survey from Global Witness found over a third of climate scientists have experienced online harassment or abuse.
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?
Solutions Abound in the Latest IPCC Report
The 2023 IPCC synthesis report outlines optimistic solutions to the climate crisis, which seemed to be buried under doom-and-gloom headlines.
Blame Versus Accountability: Responding to the East Palestine Train Derailment
After a train derailed and spilled over 100,000 gallons of chemicals, accountability and common ground are needed in Ohio.
Five Signs of Nuclear Fusion Progress Around the World
Despite the demand and capacity for renewable energy increasing, nuclear fusion is not yet available for mass production.