5 Reasons to Rethink the Future of Dams
The United States must grapple with a legacy of 90,000 dams, many unsafe or unwanted.
The United States must grapple with a legacy of 90,000 dams, many unsafe or unwanted.
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Promise or Peril? Importing Hydropower to Fuel the Clean Energy Transition
U.S. states hope to tap Canada’s network of large dams to meet low-carbon goals, but do better options exist closer to home?
U.S. states hope to tap Canada’s network of large dams to meet low-carbon goals, but do better options exist closer to home?
From Abundant to Critically Endangered: Shark Species Nearly Vanishes in Just 40 Years
Smalltail shark populations have declined by 90% in Brazil, and new research finds that overfishing has pushed the species perilously close to extinction.
Smalltail shark populations have declined by 90% in Brazil, and new research finds that overfishing has pushed the species perilously close to extinction.
Bees Face ‘A Perfect Storm’ — Parasites, Air Pollution and Other Emerging Threats
A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
As Glaciers Melt, Will Deadly Landslides Increase?
A recent string of massive landslides in Alaska and around the world bears the fingerprint of climate change.
A recent string of massive landslides in Alaska and around the world bears the fingerprint of climate change.
Four Environmental Fights on the 2020 Ballot
Across the country voters will weigh in on ballot measures to decide issues like wolf reintroduction, taxes on oil companies and renewable energy standards.
Across the country voters will weigh in on ballot measures to decide issues like wolf reintroduction, taxes on oil companies and renewable energy standards.
Is New England’s Biggest Renewable Energy Project Really a Win for the Climate?
A plan to import hydropower from Canada to Massachusetts begs the question of whether big hydro along with its reservoirs and dams, is green enough to be worth the cost.
A plan to import hydropower from Canada to Massachusetts begs the question of whether big hydro along with its reservoirs and dams, is green enough to be worth the cost.
The Pantanal Is in Flames — We Mapped the Damage
Thousands of fires in the world’s largest tropical wetlands have put the region’s Indigenous communities and Brazil’s unique wildlife at risk.
Thousands of fires in the world’s largest tropical wetlands have put the region’s Indigenous communities and Brazil’s unique wildlife at risk.
Defund or Defend? In the Fight Over Fossil Fuel Investments, Who’s Winning?
Despite divestment victories, big banks and asset managers continue driving climate change through their lending practices.
Despite divestment victories, big banks and asset managers continue driving climate change through their lending practices.
Displaced by Fire or Smoke? Here’s How to Protect Your Right to Vote
West Coast citizens who’ve lost their homes or fled to other locations still have opportunities to participate in the election. But they have to act quickly.
West Coast citizens who’ve lost their homes or fled to other locations still have opportunities to participate in the election. But they have to act quickly.