Environmental Justice

First used as a bioweapon four decades ago, anthrax outbreaks continue to worsen as the country gets warmer and wetter.

For many Black children, asthma and other health problems are ever-present companions in neighborhoods located near dumps, factories, and highways.

In response government officials labeled Earth Uprisings “eco-terrorists” — continuing a worldwide strategy of criminalizing protest.

Former politician turned city official Jessyn Farrell, who still calls herself a “Save the Whales environmentalist,” tackles sustainability from all angles.

This month’s best and worst environmental stories also include a rebounding lynx, a climate lawsuit boom, and a spa for frogs.

The unanticipated environmental effects of inhalers underscore the contradictions of piecemeal climate solutions.

Insurers are pulling out of areas prone to climate risk — even as they continue to cover the fossil-fuel companies contributing to that risk.

We have the word on several great new books, including a look at how to fight climate disinformation and a satire of the extinction crisis.

If we want to change behavior and protect our communities, we need to change belief. That requires mentorship — and embracing Black culture and history.

Persistent drought has caused havoc for the Indigenous peoples who live on floating islands and depend on rains that have stopped falling.