Growing up, Austin Frerick recalls the fields of Iowa as lush and full of farm animals. Now, when he visits his hometown of Cedar Rapids, he sees a more barren landscape. The shift, or as he describes it, “the collapse of Iowa,” inspired the seventh-generation Iowan to look into the wealth and power that’s shaped […]
The Barons Who Rule What We Eat Read Post »
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Department of Transportation has ordered a review of federal funding for bike lanes and plans to target recent projects that “improve the condition for environmental justice communities or actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The move, outlined in a department memo […]
City Projects That Improve Biking and Walking Are on Trump’s Latest Hit List Read Post »
Environmental advocates point out that children are uniquely susceptible to air pollution and toxic chemicals.
Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump’s EPA Reverses Course on Pollution Read Post »
The landmark lawsuit, Juliana v. United States, has come to a close without ever seeing a trial.
Youth-Led Climate Suit Wraps Up After a Decade of Government Opposition Read Post »
Advocates fear the agency will “justify avoiding any enforcement whatsoever” of millions of tons of coal ash nationwide.
Trump’s EPA Is Giving Power Companies Free Reign to Leave Behind Toxic Coal Ash Read Post »
The directive follows the Trump administration’s broader agenda to gut efforts to document and address climate change.
NIH Will No Longer Fund Research on the Health Effects of Climate Change Read Post »
