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Commentaries

‘Science Be Dammed’: Learning From History’s Mistake on the Colorado River

A new book explains why policymakers nearly 100 years ago chose to ignore the best science on the Colorado River’s flow — and the dangers if we repeat their mistake.
November 13, 2019
by
Eric Kuhn and John Fleck
A new book explains why policymakers nearly 100 years ago chose to ignore the best science on the Colorado River’s flow — and the dangers if we repeat their mistake.
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Commentaries

Trump’s Decision to Hamstring California’s Climate Authority Is Illogical and Uninformed

Revoking California’s ability to set stricter air-pollution standards also misses three important benefits to California and the nation.
October 4, 2019
by
Alejandro E. Camacho and Robert L. Glicksman
Revoking California’s ability to set stricter air-pollution standards also misses three important benefits to California and the nation.
Kids on mom's shoulders
Climate Change

“Listen to the Kids”: Millions Turn Out for Global Climate Strike

From Bogota to Baltimore climate strikers turned out for the first of a week of events to push for action on climate change.
September 20, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
From Bogota to Baltimore climate strikers turned out for the first of a week of events to push for action on climate change.
Climate strike
The Ask

Naomi Klein: Gearing up for the Political Fight of Our Lives

The author and activist talks about climate hope, grief and her new book, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal . 
September 16, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
The author and activist talks about climate hope, grief and her new book, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal . 
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Wildlife

Trump Administration Slashes Endangered Species Act, Worsening Extinction Crisis

Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.
August 12, 2019
by
John R. Platt
Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.
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Editorials

Earth’s Hottest Month Lights a Fire for Progress

While the Trump administration continued its anti-environmental policies, the planet experienced its hottest month in recorded history. But are the winds starting to shift?
August 7, 2019
by
John R. Platt
While the Trump administration continued its anti-environmental policies, the planet experienced its hottest month in recorded history. But are the winds starting to shift?
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Pollution & Toxins

New California Bill Could Revolutionize How the U.S. Tackles Plastic Pollution

A sweeping “circular economy” bill in the California legislature aims to drastically reduce plastic waste and boost domestic recycling.
June 14, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
A sweeping “circular economy” bill in the California legislature aims to drastically reduce plastic waste and boost domestic recycling.
The Ask

The Colorado River’s Biggest Challenge Looms

States that share the river’s water finalized a big agreement last month, but an even larger challenge determining the river’s future is just around the bend, expert John Fleck explains.
May 29, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
States that share the river’s water finalized a big agreement last month, but an even larger challenge determining the river’s future is just around the bend, expert John Fleck explains.
Environmental Books

Untangling the Politics of Dam Removal

Most dam removals take years, often decades, of political, ecological and financial wrangling. A new book, Same River Twice, looks at three dam removals and what made them possible.
May 21, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
Most dam removals take years, often decades, of political, ecological and financial wrangling. A new book, Same River Twice, looks at three dam removals and what made them possible.
California flood
Climate Change

Can Congress Find the Political Will to Solve Our Flood Problems?

Major reforms are needed to the federal program that assesses flood risk, but Congress just punted — for the 11th time — on an opportunity to fix it.
May 20, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
Major reforms are needed to the federal program that assesses flood risk, but Congress just punted — for the 11th time — on an opportunity to fix it.

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