A small circle of industry insiders controls crucial decisions about energy projects. New changes — if done right — can offer communities a seat at the table.

Some rivers and lakes wouldn’t be swimmable today without this critical law. But it could use a refresh to help meet our current challenges.

Building millions of needed residential units could destroy vital wildlands. We can house people and protect the environment at the same time.

The international community must agree to end deforestation, close live-wildlife markets, and embrace a treaty to prevent future outbreaks.

The rich countries that fuel demand for wildlife products must step up to fulfill their enforcement responsibilities and support developing countries and vulnerable communities.

The United Nations has an opportunity to address plastic pollution on an international level. Will it finally act?

This heavily exploited species just got a temporary reprieve, but new protections come with a ticking clock.

It’s time to overhaul the chemical industry — for the sake of fenceline communities and the rest of the planet.

The Environmental Protection Agency can help protect millions of people who live near industrial facilities — but only if it works now to strengthen an important federal chemical policy.

The state’s recently passed Climate and Equitable Jobs Act offers a model for other states to build coalitions to help communities and the planet.