People and planet Clean water 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 Deep dive June 20, 2024 Hurricanes’ hidden risk: toxic chemicals Hurricanes are obviously destructive, but they also carry a hidden danger — toxic chemicals in the air and water. Profile June 18, 2024 Meet Lamont Taylor, champion of change Lamont Taylor has spent decades as a civil rights activist. Now, the 72 year old has turned his attention to environmental justice. Climate change April 11, 2024 Restoring mangroves in Ecuador Mangrove trees are an essential part of many communities, and their climate impact extends far beyond the waters of Ecuador. Climate change February 21, 2024 Innovation blooms on African farms African farmers like Joshua Zinzombe and Grace Gondwe are facing a hotter future with optimism and ingenuity as they look to lead a global... In Pictures January 31, 2024 Wetlands are worth it Wetlands are a vital part of our ecosystem. They provide critical flood protection, helping safeguard against damage from hurricanes. But... Deep dive January 12, 2024 US farmers seek a different kind of green revolution In the 1970s, industrial-scale agriculture transformed the world's ability to feed hungry populations. As climate change threatens yields... Deep dive December 8, 2023 Removing lead from gasoline and paint were major health victories — now we... Getting lead out of gasoline was a major public health victory. Yet half of American children under 6 tested between 2018 and 2020 still... Video August 14, 2023 A place of promise In the arid region of Presidio County, Texas, residents have been grappling with a severe water crisis for decades. However, a steering... Explainer August 9, 2023 Mending the mighty Mississippi Thirteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Louisiana broke ground on the largest ecosystem restoration project in history. The... 1 2 3 The only climate stories you need, straight to your inbox