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PeopleHero mom: How a cell phone video helped expose toxic pollution
When Amanda Rowoldt spotted black smoke billowing from a chemical recycling plant, she grabbed her phone and took action.
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AnalysisMaking polluters pay is paying off for California residents
California's core climate policy — its cap-and-trade program — has brought in billions. If extended, a new report finds it's poised to bring...
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Climate changeThis month’s good climate news
From giant rats sniffing out poachers to less traffic in New York City, here are the wins to help fortify you in the climate change fight...
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Analysis100 days of chaos: The Trump administration's relentless attacks on the...
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has launched an unprecedent assault on environmental protection and clean energy incentives...
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Climate changeColorado scores a win for communities and cleaner air
The federal government is unraveling environmental protections, but some states are moving forward. Colorado’s new methane pollution...
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Climate changeYes, New York City’s congestion pricing program is still in effect — and it’s...
Despite Trump administration efforts to shut down congestion pricing, New York City’s traffic and pollution reduction program is already...
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VideoIf you had one superpower to save the planet, what would it be?
For Earth Day, we hit the streets to find out how you’d answer this question.
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Climate change6 simple but effective things you can do for the planet
Crucial environmental protections are under attack. You can help defend them.
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AnalysisTrump administration offers up sweeping exemptions for major polluters by...
The Trump Administration EPA is offering to help some of the nation's biggest polluters dodge clean air standards. Environmental Defense...
