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People
Hero 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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Analysis
May 7, 2025 Making 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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Analysis
April 30, 2025 100 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 change
April 28, 2025 Colorado 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 change
April 23, 2025 Yes, 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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Climate change
April 17, 2025 6 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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Analysis
April 11, 2025 Trump 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...
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Climate change
April 8, 2025 A nation on the move
As extreme weather events increase from warming weather due to climate change, people across the U.S. and the world are being forced to...
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Climate change
March 28, 2025 As the Trump administration attacks electric vehicles, India powers ahead
India has seen a boom in electric rickshaws on the roads. Young entrepreneurs are building out a universal charging network as India's EV...
