Environment

Australia’s worst flooding in decades forces mass evacuation

March 24, 2021 By Olivia Rosane

Massive rainfall in Australia's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW) has brought the worst flooding in decades, forcing more than 18,000 people to flee their homes.

Here’s why melting ice is a big deal

March 23, 2021 By Stuart Braun

The future remains uncertain. But it's likely that if melting isn't slowed real soon, disaster movie scenarios might not look so ridiculous to future generations.

The EPA reduced enforcement during COVID-19, researchers are assessing the damage

March 22, 2021 By Naveena Sadasivam

“We need to send a message that those who care about wildlife and public health shouldn’t tolerate this kind of behavior."

Words ‘climate’ and ‘science’ return to EPA website after four dark years under Trump

March 19, 2021 By Andrea Germanos

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday brought back its climate change website — a resource the former Trump administration had yanked.

Environmentalists seek climate action in U.S. infrastructure bill

March 17, 2021 By Climate Nexus

Environmental groups are launching a $10 million push for Congress to make climate change central to infrastructure legislation.