When New Jersey’s landmark environmental justice law was enacted in September 2020, there was plenty to celebrate for activists who had fought so hard to prevent...
Oil and gas wells might seem unusual sites for religious pilgrims, but on January 12, three faith-motivated environmentalists set out on a 328-mile trek from Carlsbad,...
A decade ago, Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection published a study on radioactivity in the oil and gas industry, motivated by fears that increasing volumes of...
SOUTH PORTLAND—It’s one of Maine’s most desirable locations—home to a vibrant and diverse community, nearby beaches, and close proximity to Portland’s downtown. But for years, residents...
A widening lead contamination crisis in Milwaukee’s public schools has left several children exposed and forced school closures, while the city navigates the fallout alone after...
A Biden-era rule to cut toxic emissions near petrochemical plants is under threat as the Trump administration considers industry requests to delay compliance. Nicholas Kusnetz reports...
Officials in New Mexico are advancing new workplace safety rules that would require employers to protect workers from heat-related illnesses as temperatures continue to rise. Danielle...
Roishetta Ozane and her children walk in a second line through the French Quarter during the “Power Up in the Gulf” event for climate justice on...
With western North Carolina still reeling from Hurricane Helene, candidates must balance disaster response with campaigning as damaged infrastructure complicates voting. Ed Pilkington reports for The...
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