The Trump administration’s EPA is threatening protections against mercury and air pollution. What you need to know: Coal-fired power plants emit at least 84 separate hazardous air pollutants. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are now fully implemented and are reducing exposure to dangerous...

This was written by Phil McKenna. It originally published at Inside Climate News: In response to what it sees as increasing efforts to undermine the teaching of climate science, the nation’s largest science teachers association took the unusual step Thursday of issuing a formal position statement...

This was written by Jeremy Deaton. It originally posted on Nexus Media: California Governor Jerry Brown is hosting local leaders, investors and CEOs from across the globe for the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco this week. In a rebuke of President Trump’s work to weaken...

As a new season begins, sweltering heat lingers and wildfires continue to blaze across the nation, while dangerous hurricanes rapidly intensify. Here are some important climate stories you may have missed: BAD NEWS In August, there were seventeen wildfires in California. This included the “Mendocino...

We spend eight hours each night sleeping—totaling almost one-third of our lives. During that time, our bodies get a break to heal and rejuvenate. But our mattresses and bedding may contain chemicals that expose us to toxic chemicals linked to cancer, fertility problems, hormone disruption, and...