People and planet Topics View all Climate and energy People and planet Business and innovation Subcategories View all Clean air Food safety Fisheries and oceans Forests Clean water Chemicals and health Environmental justice Profile March 6, 2026 Dr. Ruth Patrick: A pioneering ecologist who helped us understand the harms of... On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the legacy of ecologist Dr. Ruth Patrick. Analysis February 27, 2026 Arizona residents win long-sought water protections After a decade of relentless community advocacy to protect local groundwater supplies, rural communities in Arizona make history — again. Profile February 26, 2026 She rescues useful items from her neighbors’ trash, and the internet can’t get... Claudia von Mallinckrodt, known as The Rich Goodwill on Instagram, finds treasures in other people's trash. Deep dive February 19, 2026 From collapse to comeback: How a Mexican fishery charted a new course In Mexico, sustainable fishing has helped turn around a struggling industry. It could be a model for others to follow. Climate change February 18, 2026 This Houston neighborhood may have found the key to adapting to climate change... As climate change makes weather disasters more frequent — and more dangerous — “resilience hubs” can help communities get through them. Analysis February 12, 2026 Trump EPA declares no harm from climate change The Trump administration wants to stop protecting people from climate change. Here’s what that decision is going to cost you. Analysis February 6, 2026 Everything is expensive — and these Trump administration policies aren’t... Federal orders to stick to dirty, expensive energy and stop building wind farms aren't helping consumers save money. Relaxing environmental... Climate change January 30, 2026 Colorado moves to cut landfill pollution Colorado air regulators voted unanimously to adopt updated landfill standards to cut down on methane pollution coming from garbage dumps. Explainer January 30, 2026 They used to fight for big polluters. Now these Trump appointees are in charge... Leaders of key federal agencies have shown an unusual willingness to grant favors to the nation’s worst polluters, even if it comes at the... 1 2 ... 26 The only climate stories you need, straight to your inbox