KeShaun Pearson helped shut down a major polluter in his Memphis neighborhood. Then Colossus—the world’s largest AI facility, owned by Elon Musk—moved in.
As Climate Change Heats Up Our World, Will We Lose the Winter Olympics?
As athletes from 93 countries have gathered in Italy to compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, the question of climate change’s impact on the international matchup is more present than ever—if for no other reason than the warm temperatures.
Aging Coal Power Plants, Forced to Stay Open by Trump Administration, Are Costing Families Millions
This summer, the Trump administration imposed an emergency order requiring fossil fuel power plants to stay open past their scheduled retirements—even though they are driving up electric bills and exposing residents to dangerous air, water, and climate pollution.
Wildfire Smoke Is Bad for Kids’ Health. Moms Are Asking Congress to Help.
Read how two moms and their families are coping with more frequent and severe episodes of wildfire smoke.
Better Than Labor Day Sales? These Clean Energy Tax Credits—Until They Disappear
This summer, Congress ripped away Biden-era clean energy funding that promised to move the nation closer than ever to climate stability. But consumers can still take advantage of some of this funding; many tax credits and rebates are in effect until December 31.
Colorado Scores a Win for Cleaner Air and Families’ Health
A new state standard requires oil and gas companies to replace equipment that forces climate pollution and toxic gases into the air and atmosphere.
Toxic Chemical Under Fresh Scrutiny a Year After East Palestine Train Crash
One year after the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, EPA is considering phasing out vinyl chloride, a toxic petrochemical used to make PVC plastic.
Can We Still Fight Climate Pollution Under Trump?
Learn how the second Trump administration will face new obstacles if it tries to dismantle clean energy and climate pollution protections.
New Hope for Residents of “Cancer Alley”?
Last month, EPA finalized strong chemical manufacturing protections aimed at slashing cancer rates by taking on toxic pollution. The new rule could make a big difference for Robert Taylor and his family in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
This Scientist Wants Climate Action and Is Developing the Satellite to Make It Happen
For decades, satellites have been beaming down evidence of Earth’s changing climate but with little impact. MethaneSAT—a satellite built for the single, critical purpose of fighting climate change—is about to change all that.
6 Common Voting Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re mailing in or voting in person on Election Day, make sure your ballot counts.
This Resurgent Pennsylvania Steel Town Is Winning at Football and Clean Energy
Steelton-Highspire School District is in an overburdened area of Pennsylvania, with the worst rates of childhood asthma, preterm birth, and disaster-related deaths in the state. But today it’s helping to clean up local air with six electric school buses powered by 1.7-megawatt on-site solar array.