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Professional Hunters Kill a Shocking Number of Animals in South Africa

Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.
May 8, 2025
by
Stephanie Klarmann
Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.
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Commentaries

Why Scientific Collaboration Matters Now More Than Ever

As the Trump administration strips away environmental protections, collaboration is more than just a tool — it’s a form of resistance.
April 29, 2025
by
Kylie Baker
As the Trump administration strips away environmental protections, collaboration is more than just a tool — it’s a form of resistance.
A protestor holds a sign advocating for national parks, the EPA, and other issues.
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Saving America’s National Parks and Forests Means Shaking Off the Rust of Inaction

Getting started can feel like an insurmountable challenge. But the more you act, the better you’ll get at it — and the more of a difference you’ll make.
April 9, 2025
by
Alice Henderson
Getting started can feel like an insurmountable challenge. But the more you act, the better you’ll get at it — and the more of a difference you’ll make.
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Many Firefighting Foams Contain Dangerous PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Have We Learned Our Lesson?

Protecting civilian and military firefighters — and the communities they serve — requires a comprehensive strategy, including disclosure of the chemicals in new firefighting foams.
April 4, 2025
by
Jonathan Sharp
Protecting civilian and military firefighters — and the communities they serve — requires a comprehensive strategy, including disclosure of the chemicals in new firefighting foams.
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Trump’s Approach to Public Lands? Expanding the Extractive Economy and Declaring a War on Nature

The Trump team has launched a three-pronged attack on the environment. We need to understand it if we hope to stand up to it.
March 28, 2025
by
Federico Holm, Ph.D.
The Trump team has launched a three-pronged attack on the environment. We need to understand it if we hope to stand up to it.
EPA building and flag
Commentaries

From EPA Staff: An Open Letter to the American Public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen,” write current and former EPA employees. “We need to hold this administration accountable.”
March 20, 2025
by
Environmental Health News
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen,” write current and former EPA employees. “We need to hold this administration accountable.”
A toy truck and plastic debris scattered on mud along the Lake Uru Uru shore near Oruro, Bolivia, on April 8, 2021. In addition to a major drought in 2016 that dramatically decreased water levels, Lake Uru Uru has been devastated by plastic pollution and mining wasting.
Commentaries

Plastic Pollution: So Much Bigger Than Straws

The current administration continues to senselessly undermine efforts to reduce single-use plastics. But plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons.
March 14, 2025
by
Jackie Nuñez
The current administration continues to senselessly undermine efforts to reduce single-use plastics. But plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons.
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A Gulf of Misunderstanding

A veteran journalist writes: Let’s celebrate the Gulf of Mexico — and stand up against censorship, for the First Amendment, and with fired government workers and scientists.
March 13, 2025
by
Karl Meyer
A veteran journalist writes: Let’s celebrate the Gulf of Mexico — and stand up against censorship, for the First Amendment, and with fired government workers and scientists.
Commentaries

Climate Change and Sewage: A Dangerous Combination for Coastal Communities

Storm surges and sea-level rise damage sanitation systems and threaten ecosystems and human health. We need to take this risk seriously.
January 17, 2025
by
Amelia Wenger and Tanvi Oza
Storm surges and sea-level rise damage sanitation systems and threaten ecosystems and human health. We need to take this risk seriously.
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College Athletics: Game Day for Climate Action

As teams travel thousands of miles to compete, the cost to the planet rises. But sports offer a unique opportunity to advocate for sustainable experiences.
January 10, 2025
by
Kyle Rosenthal
As teams travel thousands of miles to compete, the cost to the planet rises. But sports offer a unique opportunity to advocate for sustainable experiences.

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