The Folly of Trump Taking a “Wrecking Ball” to a Crucial Science Advisory Board
Without independent oversight, the National Science Foundation is “fully at the behest of the White House.”
Environment
admin A New Climate Democracy Is Taking On the Petrostates
Nearly 60 countries gathered in Santa Marta to chart a path away from fossil fuels—even as oil shocks tighten their…
Trump’s SEC Slammed the Door on Small Investors. They Built a New One.
Shut out of the government’s filing system, activist investors launched a rival platform—and it’s already outpacing the original.
Court Clears Path for “Alligator Alcatraz” on Sacred Tribal Land
Miccosukee leaders warn that the sprawling complex is interfering with ceremonies as the case moves forward.
As Household Bills Soar, Activists Dream of a Green New Deal Remake
A new “working-class climate agenda” contests the notion that climate policy is politically toxic.
USDA Plan to Jack Up Line Speeds at Meatpacking Plants Seems Like a Terrible Idea
“This is doubling down on an already broken and polluting food system.”
Mr. Wonderful’s Utah Data Center Will Be More Than Twice as Big as Manhattan
“I’m the only developer of data centers on earth that graduated from environmental studies.”
With Tesla Big Rigs Rolling Out, California Can Breathe Easier
Whatever you think of Elon Musk, these electric semis are way cleaner than diesel.
How Prescribed Burns Can Help Save Taxpayers Billions
New research shows every $1 the US Forest Service spent to minimize wildfire risk prevented nearly $4 in damages.
Black Lung Surges in Coal Country as Trump Slow-Walks Protections
The administration says it’s pro-coal, but miners are increasingly stricken with this brutal disease.