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- [Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory](https://environment.org/urban-trees-arent-just-nice-scientists-say-theyre-mandatory/) - They tower overhead and sway in the wind and often teem with squawking birds, yet trees are easy to ignore. Urbanites rush by them without noticing, and without appreciating all the work they do: Trees reduce temperatures, mitigate flooding, and provide habitat for animals. City leaders are no exception to this oversight. As mayors around
- [Florida Owls: Photos and Identification Guide to Common Species](https://environment.org/florida-owls-photos-and-identification-guide-to-common-species/) - Florida owls inhabit a wide range of habitats across the Sunshine State, from dense forests and swamps to suburban neighborhoods. In this guide, we’ll explore the different Florida owls you may encounter, including their identification features, habitats, and behaviors. Owls in Florida play an important role in their ecosystems by helping control populations of rodents
- [Release: NSAC and SAAFON Celebrate the Eighth Cohort of Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholars](https://environment.org/release-nsac-and-saafon-celebrate-the-eighth-cohort-of-cynthia-hayes-memorial-scholars/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 The Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship honors the co-founder of the first network for African American organic farmers in the United States by providing $ 5000 scholarships to two undergraduate students and one graduate student who identify as Black and/or Indigenous. Washington, DC,
- [Warming dominates over circulation slowdown in reducing marine carbon storage under high-mitigation scenarios](https://environment.org/warming-dominates-over-circulation-slowdown-in-reducing-marine-carbon-storage-under-high-mitigation-scenarios/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02687-wThe ocean absorbs a vast amount of carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change. The projected decrease in this absorption is often attributed to a global-warming-induced slowdown in circulation, but analysis using a mechanistic carbon decomposition and attribution framework reveals that the carbon cycle response depends on the emissions
- [Environmental defenders remain among world’s most targeted activists](https://environment.org/environmental-defenders-remain-among-worlds-most-targeted-activists/) - Environmental and Indigenous rights defenders remained among the world’s most targeted human rights advocates in 2025, despite landmark rulings by international courts affirming governments’ obligations to protect both the environment and those who defend it. At least 358 human rights defenders were killed last year, according to a report released last week by Front Line Defenders, a
- [Multi-channel analysis suggests the UK faces large climate-related losses](https://environment.org/multi-channel-analysis-suggests-the-uk-faces-large-climate-related-losses/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02664-3A methodology that incorporates climate risks to health, productivity and agriculture and other sector-specific channels, as well as catastrophic, cross-boundary and missing risks, has been applied to assess climate impacts in the UK. The results show a 2% reduction in welfare, in gross domestic product-equivalent terms, up
- [Texas Spiders: Photos and Identification Guide to Common Species](https://environment.org/texas-spiders-photos-and-identification-guide-to-common-species/) - Texas spiders – an identification guide with photos to common (and not-so-common) spider species found in Texas. Introduction Texas is home to a wide variety of spiders, from conspicuous orbweavers in gardens and woodlands to hunting spiders found on walls, grass, and the ground. On this page is a list of spider species found in
- [Comment: Senate Farm Bill Draft Offers Untapped Potential](https://environment.org/comment-senate-farm-bill-draft-offers-untapped-potential/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: Senate Farm Bill Draft Offers Untapped Potential Washington, DC, June 24, 2026 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the Agricultural Act of 2026 discussion draft released by Senate
- [The hidden toll of wood pellet power](https://environment.org/the-hidden-toll-of-wood-pellet-power/) - After the world’s largest producer of wood pellets built what it called a state-of-the-art biomass facility near Ruby Bell’s home in Faison, North Carolina, she started organizing. Bell told her residents about the potential impacts, and tried to prevent the company from adding to the area’s environmental burden. It has been an uphill climb. The
- [Climate change drives ecological novelty and new social challenges](https://environment.org/climate-change-drives-ecological-novelty-and-new-social-challenges/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02672-3Ecosystems are changing rapidly because of climate change, and this will have increasing social effects around the globe. We suggest that common social responses to rising novelty are often counterproductive, and we advocate for strategies that also allow for acceptance and adaptation to changes in nature. Nature
- [How FIFA’s climate solution has turned into ‘water-gate’](https://environment.org/how-fifas-climate-solution-has-turned-into-water-gate/) - When the United States takes the pitch against Australia this afternoon, millions of soccer fans will tune in. Anyone who hasn’t watched a match since the last World Cup will notice something new: players stopping midway through each half to drink some water. Introduced in the name of player safety, these mandatory three-minute breaks are
- [Texas Mammals: Photos and Identification Guide to Iconic Species](https://environment.org/texas-mammals-photos-and-identification-guide-to-iconic-species/) - A list of notable Texas mammals, with photos and an identification guide to each species. Read on to discover interesting and iconic mammals of Texas. Introduction Texas is home to a wide variety of mammals across deserts, plains, forests, rivers, and brush country. On this page, you’ll find a list of especially characteristic, iconic, or
- [Farmers React to House Farm Bill](https://environment.org/farmers-react-to-house-farm-bill/) - “Farmers have waited far too long for a new farm bill while dealing with rising input costs, market volatility, and shrinking margins,” said Darin Von Ruden, a Wisconsin farmer and president of the state’s Farmers Union chapter. Farmers across the country agree and have been clear with Congress: they need a new farm bill that
- [Even $75M from Trump may not save Oakland’s embattled coal terminal](https://environment.org/even-75m-from-trump-may-not-save-oaklands-embattled-coal-terminal/) - When investor Phil Tagami first proposed building an export terminal in Oakland, California, more than a decade ago, he probably didn’t anticipate the firestorm of litigation and controversy that would follow, in a saga that has now spanned three presidential administrations. There were early rumors that the terminal would export coal, much to the consternation
- [Human-driven sea-level rise has quadrupled the frequency of coastal sea-level extremes since 1900](https://environment.org/human-driven-sea-level-rise-has-quadrupled-the-frequency-of-coastal-sea-level-extremes-since-1900/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02659-0Sea-level rise in conjunction with storm surge and tidal variations leads to extreme sea levels that threaten coastal systems. Here the authors use tide-gauge data and models to quantify how anthropogenic climate change has increased the risk of these extreme sea-level events since 1900. Nature Climate Change
- [Texas Frogs & Toads: Photos, Identification Guide to Common Species](https://environment.org/texas-frogs-toads-photos-identification-guide-to-common-species/) - A list of Texas frogs and toads that includes features useful for identification, such as physical characteristics, typical habitats, calls, behavior, and general distribution. The state of Texas is home to a wide range of frogs and toads, from widespread species such as the American Bullfrog and Gulf Coast Toad to more localized species such
- [450 Organizations Push Congress to Unlock Local Food Funding for Schools](https://environment.org/450-organizations-push-congress-to-unlock-local-food-funding-for-schools/) - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) spends roughly $ 4 billion buying food at the lowest price possible, and American family farmers are locked out due to high volume and complex federal contracting requirements. Yet there is a low-cost policy solution that would unlock this existing funding source for more farmers to compete. NSAC
- [This unfathomably huge fungal network keeps Earth cool and green](https://environment.org/this-unfathomably-huge-fungal-network-keeps-earth-cool-and-green/) - Even if you don’t like eating mushrooms, you’re in debt to fungi. One group of them, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, form vast subterranean networks of tubes called hyphae, hooking up with the roots of plants to exchange nutrients. Earth is so verdant in large part thanks to these partnerships, as this expansive infrastructure is
- [Author Correction: Rising temperatures increase added sugar intake disproportionately in disadvantaged groups in the USA](https://environment.org/author-correction-rising-temperatures-increase-added-sugar-intake-disproportionately-in-disadvantaged-groups-in-the-usa/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02689-8Author Correction: Rising temperatures increase added sugar intake disproportionately in disadvantaged groups in the USA Nature Climate Change
- [Trump uses wartime powers to dole out $700 million to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal](https://environment.org/trump-uses-wartime-powers-to-dole-out-700-million-to-clean-beautiful-coal/) - President Donald Trump is using wartime presidential authority to hand $ 700 million to coal-fired power plants in the U.S., the latest move by the president to bolster what he called “clean, beautiful coal,” despite it being the dirtiest of fossil fuels. “Today, we’re taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the
- [Texas Wildlife: Animals, Habitats & Wild Places – A Complete Guide](https://environment.org/texas-wildlife-animals-habitats-wild-places-a-complete-guide/) - Texas wildlife is as varied as the state itself – across deserts, mountains, forests, prairies, rivers, and coastal marshes, Texas supports an extraordinary mix of animals and habitats. Some species, such as the armadillo and Texas horned lizard, are closely tied to the state’s identity, while others, including the whooping crane, Kemp’s ridley sea turtle,
- [Comment: USDA Small Processor Plan Highlights Recent Work, Future Opportunities](https://environment.org/comment-usda-small-processor-plan-highlights-recent-work-future-opportunities/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: USDA Small Processor Plan Highlights Recent Work, Future Opportunities Washington, DC, June 5, 2026 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) commends the release of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Small Processors Action Plan by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke
- [Methane eaters cannot speed up enough](https://environment.org/methane-eaters-cannot-speed-up-enough/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02656-3Global warming boosts freshwater methane production. Now, a study shows that methane oxidizing bacteria cannot increase their methane consumption rates enough in response to warming-induced enhancement of methane availability, leading to higher emissions. Nature Climate Change
- [New York backtracked on its climate goals. Here’s why.](https://environment.org/new-york-backtracked-on-its-climate-goals-heres-why/) - Last week, New York became the first state in the country to weaken a mandatory climate law passed by its own legislature. The change comes at the behest of Governor Kathy Hochul, a moderate Democrat who has often criticized climate action for increasing consumer costs. After months of backroom negotiation, the legislature reached a deal
- [Florida Woodpeckers: Photos & Identification Guide to Common Species](https://environment.org/florida-woodpeckers-photos-identification-guide-to-common-species/) - Florida Woodpeckers play an important role in the Sunshine state’s forest ecosystems by controlling populations of insects that can damage trees, including beetles, ants, and other wood-boring pests. The nesting cavities excavated by woodpeckers also provide shelter for many other wildlife species, such as owls, bluebirds, squirrels, and bats, making woodpeckers valuable contributors to forest
- [NSAC Marks its Transition to an Independent 501(c)3](https://environment.org/nsac-marks-its-transition-to-an-independent-501c3/) - The year was 1988, and in rural Minnesota during the cold of winter, several dozen sustainable agriculture leaders across the Midwest gathered for the first time to build a policy campaign to address the aftermath of the farm crisis and build a more sustainable future for farmers. This first small gathering contained the seeds of
- [Incorporating air quality health impacts into the social cost of carbon](https://environment.org/incorporating-air-quality-health-impacts-into-the-social-cost-of-carbon/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02653-6Climate change worsens air pollution, posing major health risks, yet current social cost of carbon (SCC) models exclude these damages. This Review outlines a framework for including air quality impacts in the SCC and reviews existing evidence to inform near-term modelling efforts. Nature Climate Change
- [A first among major nations, India is industrializing with solar](https://environment.org/a-first-among-major-nations-india-is-industrializing-with-solar/) - A sea of solar panels is rapidly engulfing one of the world’s largest salt deserts. By 2029, nearly 60 million panels will cover 280 square miles of India’s Rann of Kutch, extending right up to the border with Pakistan. The Khavda solar park is set to be the world’s largest and most powerful supplier of
- [‘I need Chevron’: The oil company at the center of the California governor’s race](https://environment.org/i-need-chevron-the-oil-company-at-the-center-of-the-california-governors-race/) - When it comes to California’s climate future, the most important figure in the state’s chaotic governor’s race may not be any of the candidates on the debate stage. It may not even be outgoing governor Gavin Newsom or President Donald Trump. Instead, it might just be Chevron, the multinational oil company that was founded in
- [Author Correction: Atmospheric warming contributions from airborne microplastics and nanoplastics](https://environment.org/author-correction-atmospheric-warming-contributions-from-airborne-microplastics-and-nanoplastics/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02667-0Author Correction: Atmospheric warming contributions from airborne microplastics and nanoplastics Nature Climate Change
- [Florida Mammals: Iconic Species & Subspecies Found in the Sunshine State](https://environment.org/florida-mammals-iconic-species-subspecies-found-in-the-sunshine-state/) - Florida is home to a diverse array of mammals that reflect the state’s unique ecosystems, from coastal wetlands to pine forests. This article highlights a selection of especially characteristic, iconic, or regionally notable species and subspecies found in Florida. Included below are species such as the Florida Panther, an emblematic large carnivore, and the West
- [Release: Hundreds Call for Strong Investments in Farmer-Led Research, Urban Agriculture, and Conservation in FY2027 Appropriations](https://environment.org/release-hundreds-call-for-strong-investments-in-farmer-led-research-urban-agriculture-and-conservation-in-fy2027-appropriations/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Hundreds Call for Strong Investments in Farmer-Led Research, Urban Agriculture, and Conservation in FY2027 Appropriations Washington, DC, April 16, 2026 – Yesterday, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), alongside hundreds of organizations, delivered letters calling for strong investments in Fiscal Year
- [Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers](https://environment.org/why-hybrids-not-evs-are-winning-over-us-consumers/) - Even as gas prices continued to rise across the United States, sales of electric vehicles fell in April. That is in contrast to strong growth elsewhere in the world, such as Europe. But American drivers are gravitating toward at least one more efficient powertrain: hybrids. Sales of new EVs fell roughly 18 percent from March
- [The window to avoid locking in decades of steel emissions is closing fast](https://environment.org/the-window-to-avoid-locking-in-decades-of-steel-emissions-is-closing-fast/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02634-9Coal-based steel plants risk locking in 60 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2070, but most of these emissions can still be avoided at moderate cost. Steel need not be hard to decarbonize: policymakers must seize the narrow window to redirect investments towards cleaner alternatives this decade. Nature
- [Florida Reptiles: 15 Iconic Snakes, Lizards, Turtles & Alligators](https://environment.org/florida-reptiles-15-iconic-snakes-lizards-turtles-alligators/) - Florida reptiles list with pictures and facts – a complete ID guide to well-known reptiles of Florida. Introduction Florida’s varied landscapes provide habitat for a rich variety of reptiles, ranging from large alligators to small lizards and turtles. On this page, you’ll meet some of the Sunshine State’s especially characteristic, iconic, or regionally notable reptile
- [Inside the House’s FY27 Agriculture Spending Bill](https://environment.org/inside-the-houses-fy27-agriculture-spending-bill/) - On April 29, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by a 35-25 vote, the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The markup lasted nearly 6 hours, covering a wide range of issues – from staffing shortages at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), to cuts to
- [Utah’s fragile desert could feel like the Sahara if America’s biggest data center gets built](https://environment.org/utahs-fragile-desert-could-feel-like-the-sahara-if-americas-biggest-data-center-gets-built/) - Plans for a celebrity-backed “hyperscale” data center in rural Utah, so massive that it would consume more than double the state’s current electricity use, have generated an intense public and political backlash in a state where the motto is “industry” and a Republican supermajority tends to be deferential to development. The project, brought by “Shark
- [Social inequalities mediate temperature–child maltreatment associations in Africa](https://environment.org/social-inequalities-mediate-temperature-child-maltreatment-associations-in-africa/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02650-9The link between temperature and child maltreatment in Africa remains unexplored. This study demonstrates a substantial association, particularly among socio-economically disadvantaged families, driven by behavioural changes, occupational exposure and reduced household resources. Nature Climate Change
- [Alex Honnold: ‘You just see how much it matters’](https://environment.org/alex-honnold-you-just-see-how-much-it-matters/) - Climber Alex Honnold is best-known for his daring feats, recently scaling Taiwan’s Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix, but he’s more typically climbing some of the world’s most challenging natural landscapes. But he’s also an advocate for renewable energy, and the foundation he started, the Honnold Foundation, supports community-led solar energy growth around the world.
- [Florida Nature: Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Wild Places](https://environment.org/florida-nature-wildlife-ecosystems-and-wild-places/) - This complete guide to Florida Nature and Florida Wildlife explores the state’s unique ecosystems, iconic animals, seasonal wildlife events, and best natural destinations. From the Everglades and mangrove forests to manatees, alligators (and crocodiles), and sea turtles, discover the species and wild places that define Florida in this guide for residents and visitors alike. Page
- [Release: Transparency and Oversight Needed to Ensure New USDA Reorganization Avoids Disrupted Services for Farmers, Processors, and the Public](https://environment.org/release-transparency-and-oversight-needed-to-ensure-new-usda-reorganization-avoids-disrupted-services-for-farmers-processors-and-the-public/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Transparency and Oversight Needed to Ensure New USDA Reorganization Avoids Disrupted Services for Farmers, Processors, and the Public Washington, DC, April 23, 2026 – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the reorganization of the Research, Education, and Extension
- [City type specifies carbon cycle](https://environment.org/city-type-specifies-carbon-cycle/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02646-5City type specifies carbon cycle Nature Climate Change
- [This summer, the American water crisis becomes real](https://environment.org/this-summer-the-american-water-crisis-becomes-real/) - Two high-profile water crises, juiced up by climate change and industrial overuse, are building in the U.S. From a city in Texas staring down a drought emergency to a decades-long political crisis coming to a head for the states that rely on the Colorado River, water issues in the West will take center stage this summer — and
- [Birds of Florida: A Guide to Iconic & Must-See FL Bird Species](https://environment.org/birds-of-florida-a-guide-to-iconic-must-see-fl-bird-species/) - Florida’s diverse landscapes—from coastal marshes and mangroves to pine forests, dry scrub, and open wetlands—support an impressive variety of bird species. This guide to the birds of Florida highlights some of the state’s most characteristic, iconic, and regionally notable species, offering a practical starting point for birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Florida’s natural
- [Release: Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA Support for Urban and Innovative Farmers](https://environment.org/release-senate-bill-aims-to-strengthen-usda-support-for-urban-and-innovative-farmers/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA Support for Urban and Innovative Farmers Washington, DC, May 4, 2026 – Late last week, Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Martin
- [Rural North Carolina fights back against PFAS contamination](https://environment.org/rural-north-carolina-fights-back-against-pfas-contamination/) - For more than half a century, residents of Sampson County, North Carolina have watched their local landfill grow to nearly 1,300 acres, becoming the largest in the state. Garbage now arrives from far beyond the county line, traveling from all over the state. For locals like Sherri White-Williamson, the scale of the operation has become
- [The importance of recognizing opportunities in climate change impacts](https://environment.org/the-importance-of-recognizing-opportunities-in-climate-change-impacts/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02626-9Assessing risk and adverse impacts associated with climate change is essential to inform adaptation efforts. However, this Perspective argues that knowledge of potentially beneficial impacts is also crucial for adaptation, requiring modifications of current impact and adaptation research frameworks. Nature Climate Change
- [The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West’s ecosystems](https://environment.org/the-ramifications-of-record-shattering-heat-on-the-wests-ecosystems/) - In March, a month traditionally known for heavy mountain snows and dreary lower-elevation weather, a heat wave settled across the West, shattering temperature records from Tucson, Arizona, to Casper, Wyoming. The heat wave’s intensity and early arrival shocked many climate scientists. “It is exceptionally difficult for the Earth system to produce temperatures this warm so early
- [Killer Whale (Orca): Orcinus orca Facts and ID Guide](https://environment.org/killer-whale-orca-orcinus-orca-facts-and-id-guide/) - The killer whale, also known as the orca, is one of the ocean’s most recognizable predators. This fearsome marine mammal is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae) – and therefore closely related to the somewhat less intimidating bottlenose dolphin. The killer whale has the scientific name Orcinus orca and belongs to the
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to House Farm Bill Passage](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-house-farm-bill-passage/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House Farm Bill Passage Washington, DC, April 30, 2026 – Today, the US House of Representatives approved the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567), 224-200. In response, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released
- [Inequity arises from multi-gas mitigation](https://environment.org/inequity-arises-from-multi-gas-mitigation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02628-7Addressing non-CO2 greenhouse gases alongside CO2 is essential for climate mitigation, but distributional effects remain a major concern. Now a study shows that when climate policy extends beyond CO2, the resulting costs are unevenly distributed across households worldwide. Nature Climate Change
- [He’s the only lead tester in this contaminated neighborhood. He graduates next month.](https://environment.org/hes-the-only-lead-tester-in-this-contaminated-neighborhood-he-graduates-next-month/) - Kim Booker never thought much about lead during her roughly 27 years living in Trenton, New Jersey. Born and raised in the once-industrial powerhouse, she first heard about the heavy metal at community meetings organized by the East Trenton Collaborative, a local nonprofit that works on environmental health and safety issues. There, she learned that
- [Large coastal cities are losing sea–land breeze](https://environment.org/large-coastal-cities-are-losing-sea-land-breeze/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02619-8High-resolution modelling incorporating sea surface temperature variability reveals that ocean warming has already reduced sea–land breeze days in most large coastal cities. Thus, ocean warming poses an overlooked threat to a natural climate regulator, with future emissions pathways determining whether the decline accelerates or slows. Nature Climate
- [Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Identification & Facts](https://environment.org/mule-deer-odocoileus-hemionus-identification-facts/) - The mule deer, Odocoileus hemionus, is a North American member of the deer family (Cervidae) known for its large, mule‑like ears. In some regions and forms it’s also called the black‑tailed deer, reflecting a darker tail pattern, but all belong to the same species. Have you seen a white-tailed deer? Want help with an identification?
- [Release: More than 300 Farm Groups Urge Congress to Reject House Farm Bill](https://environment.org/release-more-than-300-farm-groups-urge-congress-to-reject-house-farm-bill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: More than 300 Farm Groups Urge Congress to Reject House Farm Bill Washington, DC, April 24, 2026 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), along with hundreds of farmer‑serving, farmworker, farms, and other stakeholders engaged in the future of American agriculture
- [AI is a double-edged sword for Indigenous land protection, UN experts warn](https://environment.org/ai-is-a-double-edged-sword-for-indigenous-land-protection-un-experts-warn/) - Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping Indigenous communities detect illegal logging, track wildfires, and monitoring of traditional lands. But the data centers powering AI are driving new threats, requiring water, energy, and critical minerals often extracted from Indigenous territories. Now, Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, are wrestling
- [Publisher Correction: Neglecting land–atmosphere feedbacks overestimates climate-driven increases in evapotranspiration](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-neglecting-land-atmosphere-feedbacks-overestimates-climate-driven-increases-in-evapotranspiration/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02636-7Publisher Correction: Neglecting land–atmosphere feedbacks overestimates climate-driven increases in evapotranspiration Nature Climate Change
- [The Trump administration wants to take an ax to the East’s last great forests](https://environment.org/the-trump-administration-wants-to-take-an-ax-to-the-easts-last-great-forests/) - When most people think about national forests, they imagine vast Western landscapes: Alaska, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest. But millions of acres of federal woodlands dot the eastern half of the country, too. These great swaths of vibrant ecosystems have long been free of roads, protected by a policy called, appropriately enough, the “roadless rule.”
- [Types of Deer in the United States: Complete Guide to All Species](https://environment.org/types-of-deer-in-the-united-states-complete-guide-to-all-species/) - Deer are among the most familiar and widespread wild mammals in North America, and several different types live in the United States. From the small, elusive Key deer of Florida to the towering moose of Alaska, the country is home to a diverse range of deer species and subspecies adapted to the country’s forests, mountains,
- [GAO Reports on the Mixed Success of Food Safety Rules](https://environment.org/gao-reports-on-the-mixed-success-of-food-safety-rules/) - In 2010, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law, initiating a shift in the US food safety landscape. FSMA spurred an array of regulations intended to reduce contamination, mitigate foodborne illness, and make it easier to halt and track foodborne illness or chemical contamination. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) engaged heavily
- [Republicans deploy little-known law to open Minnesota wilderness to mining](https://environment.org/republicans-deploy-little-known-law-to-open-minnesota-wilderness-to-mining/) - Minnesota’s Boundary Waters comprise a vast stretch of wilderness bordering Canada, with over a million acres of untouched forest and thousands of lakes and streams. Accessible largely by canoe, it is an ecological gem and one of the most popular spots in the country for outdoor recreation. On Thursday, Senate Republicans voted 50-49 to open
- [Humanitarian blind spots in Western climate change policy and discourse](https://environment.org/humanitarian-blind-spots-in-western-climate-change-policy-and-discourse/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02613-0Humanitarian blind spots in Western climate change policy and discourse Nature Climate Change
- [Rainforest Worksheets PDF Printables | Rainforest Expert Course](https://environment.org/rainforest-worksheets-pdf-printables-rainforest-expert-course/) - Rainforest Expert Course Printable Worksheet Course Are you ready to explore one of the most fascinating environments on Earth?The Rainforest Expert Course is a fun, engaging learning journey made up of five printable PDF worksheet books—perfect for curious learners. Simply download, print, and start discovering the wonders of the rainforest! What You Get 5 high-quality
- [Unpacking the House Farm Bill: Part 4](https://environment.org/unpacking-the-house-farm-bill-part-4/) - Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. The first post provides an overview of the markup process and the bill as a whole. The second post
- [Texas is giving data centers more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year](https://environment.org/texas-is-giving-data-centers-more-than-1-billion-in-tax-breaks-each-year/) - This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune and supported by the Pulitzer Center. Texas will lose out on $ 3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years thanks to an exemption for the state’s booming data center industry, according to the comptroller’s office. That figure is likely a vast underestimate given
- [15 years of change](https://environment.org/15-years-of-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02610-3Since Nature Climate Change was launched, not only has the journal itself changed but so have the subjects of the studies we publish on the Earth system and how societies interact with it. In this Infographic, we highlight a few examples of how the world differed when
- [What to expect when you’re expecting the end of the world](https://environment.org/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-the-end-of-the-world/) - Jem Bendell had postponed his personal crisis long enough. For years, he’d been setting aside the worrying news about climate change he came across in a folder on his computer, waiting until he had the time (and emotional capacity) to look at it. In 2017, he took leave from his job as a professor of
- [List Of Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Names With Pictures & Interesting Information](https://environment.org/list-of-dinosaurs-dinosaur-names-with-pictures-interesting-information/) - Welcome to the Active Wild list of dinosaurs. This page contains a list of dinosaurs names with pictures and information. Here you can learn about the many different kinds of dinosaur that existed in the Mesozoic Era. Designed to be an “online dinosaur museum”, it’s a great place to start if you want to find
- [Release: FY2027 USDA Budget Proposal is a Historic Setback for Farmers and Rural Communities](https://environment.org/release-fy2027-usda-budget-proposal-is-a-historic-setback-for-farmers-and-rural-communities/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: FY2027 USDA Budget Proposal is a Historic Setback for Farmers and Rural Communities Washington, DC, April 3, 2026 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) responded to the Trump Administration’s release of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2027
- [Wildfire risk for species under climate change](https://environment.org/wildfire-risk-for-species-under-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02600-5The authors consider risks to global biodiversity from wildfire under climate change. They show increased risk to 83.9% of species pre-identified as wildfire vulnerable, with high risks for species with small ranges, high conservation concern and those in South America, Australia and South Asia. Nature Climate Change
- [Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concern](https://environment.org/forest-service-overhaul-sows-confusion-and-concern/) - On March 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah. It will also close or repurpose all nine of its regional offices, create 15 state offices, and shutter research and development facilities in more than 30 states. According to a news release, the plan is
- [Whales Explained: Types, Sizes, Diet & Amazing Facts](https://environment.org/whales-explained-types-sizes-diet-amazing-facts/) - Whales are some of the most fascinating and awe-inspiring animals on Earth. As members of the cetacean group—which also includes dolphins and porpoises—they are fully adapted to life in the ocean, despite being mammals that breathe air, give birth to live young, and nurse their calves. Page Index Table of Contents Toggle Page IndexWhat Is
- [Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-condemns-usdas-withdrawal-of-support-for-next-generation-farmers/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers Washington, DC, April 1, 2026 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Nick Rossi, NSAC Policy Specialist, in response to the termination of the Increasing Land, Capital,
- [Food loss and waste associated with misbehaviour drives 11% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions](https://environment.org/food-loss-and-waste-associated-with-misbehaviour-drives-11-of-global-anthropogenic-greenhouse-gas-emissions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02597-xFood loss and waste (FLW) is often attributed to technoeconomic inefficiencies of food systems. However, using a mechanistic analysis framework, we show that food surplus and misconsumption accounted for 11% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, exceeding FLW-associated emissions that are driven by technoeconomic constraints.
- [Texas saw a $50B future in clean energy. Then the political winds shifted.](https://environment.org/texas-saw-a-50b-future-in-clean-energy-then-the-political-winds-shifted/) - On an unseasonably warm January day, Duff Hallman’s goats and sheep wandered unhurried through the rocky hills of his ranch 30 miles south of San Angelo, Texas, unbothered by the long shadows that swept over the ground. The shadows fell from wind turbines towering 250 feet above, their blades spinning like clock hands over land
- [To keep climate science alive, researchers are speaking in code](https://environment.org/to-keep-climate-science-alive-researchers-are-speaking-in-code/) - At the Department of Agriculture’s research division, everyone knows there’s one word they should never say, according to Ethan Roberts. “The forbidden C-word” — climate. Roberts, union president at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois, has worked for the federal government for nearly a decade. In that time, the physical science
- [Building façade photovoltaics enhance global climate resilience](https://environment.org/building-facade-photovoltaics-enhance-global-climate-resilience/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02606-zFaçade-integrated photovoltaics (FIPV) present a promising yet early-stage solution for mitigating building emissions. Combining global building datasets, climate projections and façade-scale simulations, researchers estimate that FIPV could deliver substantial economic and climate benefits. Nature Climate Change
- [Dinosaur Coloring Pages Printable PDF – 25 Kids Coloring Sheets](https://environment.org/dinosaur-coloring-pages-printable-pdf-25-kids-coloring-sheets/) - Bring the prehistoric world to life with this fun and engaging Dinosaur Coloring Pages printable book! Perfect for kids who love dinosaurs, this collection features 25 unique illustrations ready to print and color at home, in the classroom, or on the go. What’s Included 25 high-quality dinosaur coloring pages Instant digital download (PDF format) Standard
- [Unpacking the House Farm Bill: Part 1](https://environment.org/unpacking-the-house-farm-bill-part-1/) - Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. This post provides an overview of the markup process and the bill as a whole, as well as its likely (or
- [This $400B Biden climate program is surviving the Trump administration](https://environment.org/this-400b-biden-climate-program-is-surviving-the-trump-administration/) - In January, the Trump administration announced that it had completed its dismantling of yet another Biden-era climate program. This time, the target was the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, which Democrats had injected with almost $ 400 billion to support ambitious new clean energy projects. The Biden administration pursued climate policy primarily by having
- [Pioneering Spanish experience in climate shelters practice](https://environment.org/pioneering-spanish-experience-in-climate-shelters-practice/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02587-zAs cities heat up, climate shelters are increasingly vital for protecting people from extreme heat. Beyond temporary emergency stopgaps, Spain’s pioneering experience shows how climate, health and governance align to turn these spaces into enduring infrastructures of care and resilience. Nature Climate Change
- [The AI boom has plunged a small Pennsylvania town into chaos](https://environment.org/the-ai-boom-has-plunged-a-small-pennsylvania-town-into-chaos/) - “I don’t like to see anyone upset,” said Nick Farris of Provident Real Estate Advisors. He was sitting in the front of a crowd of roughly 150 inside Valley View High School’s auditorium in Archbald, a town of about 7,500, huddled between two mountain ranges in Pennsylvania’s Lackawanna Valley. Farris was there to represent the
- [International trade reduces emissions through technology transfer led by key emitters](https://environment.org/international-trade-reduces-emissions-through-technology-transfer-led-by-key-emitters/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02595-zTechnology advancement is essential for climate action, yet the uneven distribution of technological progress across the world can slow mitigation. Through empirical and scenario analysis, researchers find that participating in trade agreements could enhance technological transfers and lead to emission reductions. Nature Climate Change
- [Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?](https://environment.org/species-slowdown-is-natures-ability-to-self-repair-stalling/) - Nature is slowing down, and its ability to regenerate is failing in the face of climate change, according to the authors of a new analysis of the speed of species turnover in ecosystems across the world. The finding comes as a big surprise to many ecologists. They have long predicted that nature will respond to
- [Release: 500 Farmers Urge Congress to Act Amid Growing Farm Crisis](https://environment.org/release-500-farmers-urge-congress-to-act-amid-growing-farm-crisis/) - Release: 500 Farmers Urge Congress to Act Amid Growing Farm Crisis Washington, DC, February 11, 2026 – Today, a letter signed by 500 farmers and ranchers from across the country was delivered to key members of Congress urging immediate action to address the ongoing farm crisis. The letter outlines the severe challenges facing farmers, including
- [Policy interactions reshape the outcomes of carbon pricing policies](https://environment.org/policy-interactions-reshape-the-outcomes-of-carbon-pricing-policies/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02578-0The adoption and effectiveness of carbon pricing are highly reshaped by interactions with other climate mitigation policies. A global comparative assessment of policy synergies and conflicts can guide policymakers in designing policy portfolios that can achieve higher mitigation cost-effectiveness. Nature Climate Change
- [The war in Iran could plunge the world into hunger](https://environment.org/the-war-in-iran-could-plunge-the-world-into-hunger/) - Up until the end of February, a steady flow of ships bound for destinations across the world would pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow channel running between Oman and Iran, the waterway serves as the only natural maritime link between the Persian Gulf and the global economy. That all changed on March
- [Printable Rainforest Worksheets for Kids (2-Worksheet PDF Bundle)](https://environment.org/printable-rainforest-worksheets-for-kids-2-worksheet-pdf-bundle/) - Learn about rainforests and rainforest animals with our awesome rainforest worksheets! Worksheets included: What is a Rainforest? and Rainforests of the World. High-quality rainforest worksheets to download and print Educational and fun! Clearly-presented information & question / activity sections Each worksheet arrives as a printable pdf file (you can view sample pages here to see how they’ll look
- [Comment: Without Investments and Reforms, House Bill Rings Hollow](https://environment.org/comment-without-investments-and-reforms-house-bill-rings-hollow/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: Without Investments and Reforms, House Bill Rings Hollow Washington, DC, March 5, 2026 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, following the House Agriculture Committee’s 34-17 passage of the Farm,
- [How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart](https://environment.org/how-vermonts-pioneering-clean-heat-plan-fell-apart/) - Nearly three years ago, Vermont passed a landmark law that aimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by shifting residents away from using fossil fuels to heat their homes and businesses. Last month, that plan officially died before ever being put into action — and the path toward cleaner heating in the state is murkier than ever. In
- [Additionality requirements of carbon markets could penalize Indigenous stewardship](https://environment.org/additionality-requirements-of-carbon-markets-could-penalize-indigenous-stewardship/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02576-2Despite strong evidence that Indigenous stewardship sustains biodiversity and carbon stocks, carbon markets typically reward recovery from degradation rather than protection, often excluding Indigenous-managed lands. Rethinking additionality could align climate mitigation with care, equity and long-term ecosystem stewardship. Nature Climate Change
- [Enbridge paid police to protect one pipeline. Now it wants to do it again in Wisconsin.](https://environment.org/enbridge-paid-police-to-protect-one-pipeline-now-it-wants-to-do-it-again-in-wisconsin/) - The Canadian oil pipeline giant Enbridge will pay Wisconsin law enforcement for riot suits, training, and hours spent policing protests, according to an agreement approved by two counties last week. The secretive arrangement offers an uncapped funding source to local sheriffs as the company prepares for disruptive, Indigenous-led resistance to the controversial Line 5 reroute.
- [“Have you talked to a Farmer?” NSAC’S 2026 Winter Meeting Recap](https://environment.org/have-you-talked-to-a-farmer-nsacs-2026-winter-meeting-recap/) - Despite the winter weather blanketing much of the nation and Washington, DC, an ongoing shutdown, and continued national debates on food and agriculture policy, NSAC’s advocacy work continues. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) held its annual Winter Meeting from February 9 to 12 in Washington, DC. Over 150 farmers and advocates from NSAC’s network
- [Technological improvements in EV batteries offset climate-induced durability challenges](https://environment.org/technological-improvements-in-ev-batteries-offset-climate-induced-durability-challenges/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 02 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02579-zElectric vehicles (EV) will be widely adopted in the near future, but worsening climate change will impact the performance and longevity of EV batteries. This research reveals the scale and distribution of these effects and how technological advancements could mitigate battery lifetime reductions. Nature Climate Change
- [The culture war is coming for your electricity](https://environment.org/the-culture-war-is-coming-for-your-electricity/) - Relations between states are becoming so strained over their different approaches to fossil fuels and renewables, some politicians are calling for a “divorce.” Utah Republicans celebrated last week when PacifiCorp, one of the largest utilities in the West, announced it would stop serving customers in Washington state. PacifiCorp mainly operates in Utah, but also in
- [Climate change on television reaches the engaged but misses distant audiences](https://environment.org/climate-change-on-television-reaches-the-engaged-but-misses-distant-audiences/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02575-3Although widely used, television is underexplored in climate communication. Here analysis of German television programmes and audience perceptions shows that climate change coverage is concentrated in news formats and engages climate supporters, but misses climate-distant audiences drawn to entertainment. Nature Climate Change
- [Narwhal Facts, Pictures & In-Depth Information](https://environment.org/narwhal-facts-pictures-in-depth-information/) - This page contains narwhal facts, information, pictures and video. Read on to find out more about this mysterious Arctic whale … This article is part of our Arctic Animals series. Page Index Table of Contents Toggle Narwhal Facts At A GlanceNarwhal InformationWhat Does The Name “Narwhal” Mean? (Warning: It’s A Bit Gruesome!)The Narwhal’s TuskHow Big
- [At a Crossroads, House Farm Bill Falls Unmistakably Short](https://environment.org/at-a-crossroads-house-farm-bill-falls-unmistakably-short/) - On Friday, February 13, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (FFNSA). The introduction of the bill comes amidst an historic moment in federal food and agriculture policy. More than seven years removed from the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, farmers and ranchers
- [Did the USDA just forget about $400M in drought aid for farmers?](https://environment.org/did-the-usda-just-forget-about-400m-in-drought-aid-for-farmers/) - For those coaxing thirsty crops like alfalfa from the parched fields and withered pasturelands in Eloy, Arizona, water is as good as gold — and just as scarce. “We’ve had nothing from the Colorado River for the last two or three years. I mean, we’ve had to cut back the volumes to the growers and
- [Did the USDA just forget about $400M in drought aid for farmers?](https://environment.org/did-the-usda-just-forget-about-400m-in-drought-aid-for-farmers/) - For those coaxing thirsty crops like alfalfa from the parched fields and withered pasturelands in Eloy, Arizona, water is as good as gold — and just as scarce. “We’ve had nothing from the Colorado River for the last two or three years. I mean, we’ve had to cut back the volumes to the growers and
- [Did the USDA just forget about $400M in drought aid for farmers?](https://environment.org/did-the-usda-just-forget-about-400m-in-drought-aid-for-farmers/) - For those coaxing thirsty crops like alfalfa from the parched fields and withered pasturelands in Eloy, Arizona, water is as good as gold — and just as scarce. “We’ve had nothing from the Colorado River for the last two or three years. I mean, we’ve had to cut back the volumes to the growers and
- [Did the USDA just forget about $400M in drought aid for farmers?](https://environment.org/did-the-usda-just-forget-about-400m-in-drought-aid-for-farmers/) - For those coaxing thirsty crops like alfalfa from the parched fields and withered pasturelands in Eloy, Arizona, water is as good as gold — and just as scarce. “We’ve had nothing from the Colorado River for the last two or three years. I mean, we’ve had to cut back the volumes to the growers and
- [Emergence of Antarctic mineral resources in a warming world](https://environment.org/emergence-of-antarctic-mineral-resources-in-a-warming-world/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02569-1Melting ice and associated sea-level change will expose new land in Antarctica. Here the authors quantify this change and combine it with our understanding of known Antarctic mineral occurrences, showing that substantial mineral deposits may become accessible over the next few centuries in Antarctica. Nature Climate Change
- [The cowboy who got rich selling veggie burgers](https://environment.org/the-cowboy-who-got-rich-selling-veggie-burgers/) - The first thing Andy Barrientes noticed when he showed up for his shift at RMS Foods on Valentine’s Day, 2005, was the cloud of black smoke emanating from the building. A fire had started in the factory around 4:20 p.m., not long before Barrientes was scheduled to clock in as maintenance manager at the food
- [Comment: In Moment of Need, House Farm Bill Underdelivers with Empty Promises](https://environment.org/comment-in-moment-of-need-house-farm-bill-underdelivers-with-empty-promises/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: In Moment of Need, House Farm Bill Underdelivers with Empty Promises Washington, DC, February 14, 2026 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the Farm, Food, and National Security
- [Native families were promised free solar. Trump took it away.](https://environment.org/native-families-were-promised-free-solar-trump-took-it-away/) - It was sunny and warm for the end of November on the Rocky Boy’s Reservation in northern Montana. Joseph Eagleman was standing on a grassy hill looking at a 20-panel solar array in the backyard of a Chippewa Cree elder. It was built under the Solar for All program, a Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act-funded project
- [Growing cropland emissions](https://environment.org/growing-cropland-emissions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02571-7Planning for climate action in food systems requires disaggregated spatial information on greenhouse gas emissions and removals. Now, a study on the major emission sources for global croplands yields such emissions estimates, identifies the locations of hotspots and assesses mitigation trade-offs with food productivity. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: Farmers and Advocates Converge in DC for NSAC Lobby Day](https://environment.org/release-farmers-and-advocates-converge-in-dc-for-nsac-lobby-day/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Farmers and Advocates Converge in DC for NSAC Lobby Day Washington, DC, February 12, 2026 – Yesterday, nearly 150 farmers, ranchers, and food system advocates from Alaska to Florida, joined the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) in Washington, DC to press for action
- [Gwich’in fight to protect caribou from Alaska oil development](https://environment.org/gwichin-fight-to-protect-caribou-from-alaska-oil-development/) - The Bureau of Land Management opened nominations last week for the first-ever oil and gas lease auction in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, or ANWR, setting the stage for development that three Gwich’in governments are now suing to stop. Raeann Garnett, 29, is Gwich’in and the tribal chief of the Native Village of Venetie Tribal
- [Mountains magnify mechanisms in climate change biology](https://environment.org/mountains-magnify-mechanisms-in-climate-change-biology/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02549-xMountains, with their sharp climatic contrasts, are emblematic of climate-driven species movement and, ultimately, loss. Here, we argue that these same contrasts make mountains powerful natural laboratories for discovering the mechanisms that underlie biological change. Nature Climate Change
- [Inside the historic effort to keep the Great Barrier Reef alive](https://environment.org/inside-the-historic-effort-to-keep-the-great-barrier-reef-alive/) - “I just got a whiff,” said Peter Harrison, a marine scientist, as he leaned over the edge of the boat and pointed his flashlight into the dark water. “It’s really coming through now.” It was shortly after 10 p.m. on a cloudy December night, and Harrison, a coral researcher at Australia’s Southern Cross University, was
- [Keeping Farmers on the Land](https://environment.org/keeping-farmers-on-the-land/) - The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) traces its earliest roots to the farm crisis of the 1980s, when cycles in the global economy and federal agricultural policy combined to push farmers losing their farms into the national spotlight. The 330,000 farm families who lost their farms between 1978 and 1992 were, unfortunately, not the last.
- [Careful land allocation for carbon dioxide removal is critical for safeguarding biodiversity](https://environment.org/careful-land-allocation-for-carbon-dioxide-removal-is-critical-for-safeguarding-biodiversity/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02567-3A spatial assessment of global decarbonization scenarios reveals that land allocated for carbon dioxide removal substantially overlaps with areas of high biodiversity importance. The implications of such overlap depend on location and mode of implementation and demonstrate that careful assessment will be required when implementing decarbonization pathways
- [Japan’s unprecedented project could test the limits of deep-sea mining](https://environment.org/japans-unprecedented-project-could-test-the-limits-of-deep-sea-mining/) - The year 2010 was a reckoning for Japan’s economic security. On September 7, the Chinese fishing trawler Minjinyu 5179 refused an order by Japan’s coast guard to leave disputed waters near the Senkaku Islands, which are known in China as Diaoyu. The vessel then rammed two patrol boats, escalating a decades-long territorial feud. Japan responded
- [Bird Intelligence: How Intelligent Are Birds?](https://environment.org/bird-intelligence-how-intelligent-are-birds/) - How intelligent are birds? A look at bird intelligence, with facts and examples of smart birds… Table of Contents Toggle Bird I.Q. – IntroductionBird Intelligence: Bird Brains Vs Mammal BrainsWhat Is Intelligence?Self-AwarenessBird MemoryDeceptionOther Memory MastersTool Use By BirdsBird Intelligence & Social interactionBird Intelligence: How Intelligent Are Birds – Conclusion Bird I.Q. – Introduction If asked
- [Joint Release: Fleeting Relief for Some Farmers, But ‘Bridge’ Payments Lack Long-Term Solutions](https://environment.org/joint-release-fleeting-relief-for-some-farmers-but-bridge-payments-lack-long-term-solutions/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks Associate Director of Communications and Development National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net, 347.563.6408 — Contact: Jessica Manly Communications and Digital Advocacy Director National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 722 Joint Release: Fleeting Relief for Some Farmers, But ‘Bridge’ Payments Lack Long-Term Solutions Washington, DC, December 9, 2025 – Yesterday,
- [Biodiversity implications of land-intensive carbon dioxide removal](https://environment.org/biodiversity-implications-of-land-intensive-carbon-dioxide-removal/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02557-5Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) plays an important role in decarbonization pathways to meet climate goals, but some methods are land-intensive. Multimodel analysis reveals conflicts between biodiversity and CDR that are distributed unevenly, and shows that synergies are crucial to meet climate and conservation goals. Nature Climate Change
- [Panic buying ahead of the winter storm isn’t preparedness. Here’s who it hurts.](https://environment.org/panic-buying-ahead-of-the-winter-storm-isnt-preparedness-heres-who-it-hurts/) - Emptying supermarket shelves. Driving from store to store, hunting for milk, bread, and water. Ignoring the signs instructing shoppers to “Take one.” It’s a song and dance consumers across the country typically engage in when confronted with an incoming extreme weather event, and a pattern we’re seeing repeated as images have circulated of grocery shelves
- [Data centers are facing an image problem. The tech industry is spending millions to rebrand them.](https://environment.org/data-centers-are-facing-an-image-problem-the-tech-industry-is-spending-millions-to-rebrand-them/) - With community opposition growing, data center backers are going on a full-scale public relations blitz. Around Christmas in Virginia, which boasts the highest concentration of data centers in the country, one advertisement seemed to air nonstop. “Virginia’s data centers are … investing billions in clean energy,” a voiceover intoned over sweeping shots of shiny solar
- [Climate change demands coordinated adaptation strategies of drinking water treatment](https://environment.org/climate-change-demands-coordinated-adaptation-strategies-of-drinking-water-treatment/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02547-zClimate change is tightening its grip on the world’s drinking water, threatening both safety and supply. Without urgent and coordinated adaptation of treatment systems, this overlooked vulnerability could compromise global water security. Nature Climate Change
- [Voices from the Field: The Real Costs of the Government Shutdown](https://environment.org/voices-from-the-field-the-real-costs-of-the-government-shutdown/) - While the longest federal government shutdown in US history has finally ended, its impacts on farmers, families, and communities nationwide are complex and ongoing. No two government shutdowns are identical since each Administration makes their own determination about what essential services and staff will continue to operate during the shutdown. Some federal services remain in
- [Greenland is a global model for Indigenous self-governance. Trump’s demands for the island threaten that.](https://environment.org/greenland-is-a-global-model-for-indigenous-self-governance-trumps-demands-for-the-island-threaten-that/) - Aqqaluk Lynge was 19 years old when an American B-52 bomber carrying four thermonuclear weapons as well as conventional bombs crashed off the northwest coast of Greenland, the island where Lynge was born and raised. That was January 1968, and the plane was headed to Thule Air Force Base, a U.S. military installation in Greenland,
- [Broadening climate migration research across impacts, adaptation and mitigation](https://environment.org/broadening-climate-migration-research-across-impacts-adaptation-and-mitigation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02545-1Current climate migration literature focuses on quantifying the link between climate drivers and migration, yet overlooks its broader and more complex interactions with mitigation, adaptation and climate impacts. This Perspective highlights key gaps and offers concrete solutions. Nature Climate Change
- [Comment: Farm Assistance Framework Signals Need and Opportunity to Build More Robust Support ](https://environment.org/comment-farm-assistance-framework-signals-need-and-opportunity-to-build-more-robust-support/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura ZaksNational Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionpress@sustainableagriculture.netTel. 347.563.6408 Comment: Farm Assistance Framework Signals Need and Opportunity to Build More Robust Support Washington, DC, January 15, 2026 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment in response to the House Agriculture Committee Minority’s unveiling of a farm assistance framework, attributable
- [Red-state Republicans seek climate ‘liability shield’ for fossil fuel industry](https://environment.org/red-state-republicans-seek-climate-liability-shield-for-fossil-fuel-industry/) - U.S. lawmakers in two red states are attempting to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate liability. In Oklahoma, a newly introduced bill would bar most civil lawsuits against oil companies over their role in the climate crisis, unless plaintiffs allege violations of specific environmental or labor laws. A similar proposal in Utah would block
- [A coalition on compliance carbon markets to make climate clubs politically feasible](https://environment.org/a-coalition-on-compliance-carbon-markets-to-make-climate-clubs-politically-feasible/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02541-5Economists have spent a decade designing the perfect climate club, yet political reality has hitherto rendered these designs practically infeasible. The Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets offers a path forward, but only if its architects recognize that understanding political feasibility is crucial to turning a declaration
- [These Finnish homes are being heated by a surprising source: Bitcoin](https://environment.org/these-finnish-homes-are-being-heated-by-a-surprising-source-bitcoin/) - For someone who cares about climate change, Matt Carlsson had what seemed like a dream job: teaching clients how to decarbonize buildings. But he was frustrated. He could give customers the tools to improve energy efficiency and phase out fossil fuels, but if they couldn’t easily turn his guidance into cost savings, they’d simply ignore
- [Guest Post: Thinking like a prairie – strategies for perennial conservation](https://environment.org/guest-post-thinking-like-a-prairie-strategies-for-perennial-conservation/) - Editor’s Note: This post is a guest blog authored by Mia Keady, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is part of our ongoing series on USDA staffing. Her research focuses on soil health, land stewardship, and conservation incentives. She’s passionate about
- [Enduring impacts of El Niño on life expectancy in past and future climates](https://environment.org/enduring-impacts-of-el-nino-on-life-expectancy-in-past-and-future-climates/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02534-4The El Niño–Southern Oscillation threatens human health, and its impacts are likely to intensify under climate change. This research examines how historical El Niño–Southern Oscillation events have caused life expectancy and economic losses across the Pacific Rim and projects future impacts and vulnerable groups. Nature Climate Change
- [How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois](https://environment.org/how-community-solar-turned-a-superfund-site-into-savings-in-illinois/) - As someone who spent several years as a workers’ rights organizer, Fredy Amador is intimately familiar with the financial struggles people face in the current economy. Northern Illinois’ skyrocketing energy bills make the situation even tougher. Now, Amador has become an evangelist for something that can provide a modest measure of relief: a community solar project, built on
- [Guest Post: Remembering Michael Sligh, a champion for farmers and food justice](https://environment.org/guest-post-remembering-michael-sligh-a-champion-for-farmers-and-food-justice/) - Editor’s Note: NSAC has been shaped for decades by creative, joyful, and smart leadership from hundreds of advocates and farmers. Today we mourn the recent loss of our longtime colleague Michael Sligh and are proud to celebrate his life and contributions to building a better world for farmers. This guest post was written by Kiki
- [Why forcing people to go green can backfire](https://environment.org/why-forcing-people-to-go-green-can-backfire/) - Combating climate change can feel particularly difficult these days. Countries, states, and municipalities across the globe are missing greenhouse emission reduction targets, and in the United States, President Donald Trump has rolled back key elements of his predecessor’s climate agenda. Given the trajectory, it might be tempting for pro-climate policymakers to turn to more aggressive
- [Communicating the need for climate action](https://environment.org/communicating-the-need-for-climate-action/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02503-xIt is essential to understand the best way to frame a persuasive message aimed at increasing concern about climate change and support for pro-environmental action. Now a Registered Report presents a large-scale study that tests and compares the effectiveness of ten widely cited messaging strategies. Nature Climate
- [Wildfire smoke is a national crisis, and it’s worse than you think](https://environment.org/wildfire-smoke-is-a-national-crisis-and-its-worse-than-you-think/) - Wildfire smoke is an emerging nationwide crisis for the United States. Supercharged by climate change, blazes are swelling into monsters that consume vast landscapes and entire towns. A growing body of evidence reveals that these conflagrations are killing far more people than previously known, as smoke travels hundreds or even thousands of miles, aggravating conditions
- [USDA Staffing Crisis: Rural Development Staff Cuts Leave Rural Communities Behind](https://environment.org/usda-staffing-crisis-rural-development-staff-cuts-leave-rural-communities-behind/) - This post examines the devastating loss of experienced staff within US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the consequences for the agency’s ability to support farmers, rural businesses, and communities. As the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) continues to track the staffing crisis across USDA, Rural Development stands out not only for the depth
- [Greening schools for climate-resilient, inclusive and liveable cities](https://environment.org/greening-schools-for-climate-resilient-inclusive-and-liveable-cities/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02519-3Transforming school environments into nature-based climate shelters not only promotes cooling and greening under extreme heat, but also fosters quality education, ecological restoration, empowerment and reconnection with nature, and provides children with healthier, safer, more playful, equitable and climate-proof spaces. Nature Climate Change
- [The country’s largest magnesium supplier shut down. Now what?](https://environment.org/the-countrys-largest-magnesium-supplier-shut-down-now-what/) - Only a few years ago, if you popped open a can of soda anywhere in the United States, the container you held more likely than not contained bits of magnesium harvested from the Great Salt Lake. Now, the country’s supply of the critical mineral looks uncertain. The largest producer, US Magnesium, filed for bankruptcy in
- [Heatwave attribution in seconds](https://environment.org/heatwave-attribution-in-seconds/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02532-6Heatwave attribution in seconds Nature Climate Change
- [Release: Congressional Members Reintroduce Legislation that Creates Fairer Competition, Advances Environmental Health, and Protects Workers](https://environment.org/release-congressional-members-reintroduce-legislation-that-creates-fairer-competition-advances-environmental-health-and-protects-workers/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura ZaksNational Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionpress@sustainableagriculture.netTel. 347.563.6408 Release: Congressional Members Reintroduce Legislation that Creates Fairer Competition, Advances Environmental Health, and Protects Workers Washington, DC, December 15, 2025 – Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC-12), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Jim McGovern (D-MA-2), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-7), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), Cleo Fields (D-LA-4), Jill
- [What happens when disaster recovery becomes a luxury good](https://environment.org/what-happens-when-disaster-recovery-becomes-a-luxury-good/) - Every year at the Oscars, attendees leave with gift bags so elaborate they have to be reported as income to the IRS. Luxury skincare, personal training sessions, designer apples that never brown, and extravagant trips are standard issue. But in 2025, Academy Award guests also received a grimmer gift: a yearlong subscription to a white-glove
- [Green industrial policy is not enough for net-zero decarbonization](https://environment.org/green-industrial-policy-is-not-enough-for-net-zero-decarbonization/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02514-8Both green industrial policy (‘carrots’) and carbon pricing (‘sticks’) are seen as important instruments for decarbonization, but the sequencing strategy matters. Researchers now demonstrate that carrots alone — without sticks — are unlikely to reach long-term net-zero targets in the USA. Nature Climate Change
- [Ford is retreating from EVs — but embracing grid batteries](https://environment.org/ford-is-retreating-from-evs-but-embracing-grid-batteries/) - Ford, a century after it launched the modern automotive era, has given up on its early ambitions to charge into the electrified future. The company announced that it will delete nearly $ 20 billion in book value to extricate itself from its EV investments, an eye-popping loss that amounts to one of the biggest corporate impairments ever. The company, of
- [Chaos, Collaboration, and Courage: A Look Back at 2025](https://environment.org/chaos-collaboration-and-courage-a-look-back-at-2025/) - A Year Like No Other As 2025 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that reshaped the food and farm policy landscape: from major disruptions in federal agencies to stalled policymaking in Washington, farmers and communities continue to feel the impacts. The historic government shutdown this fall was just the most
- [Oh, great: Rat populations are surging as cities heat up](https://environment.org/oh-great-rat-populations-are-surging-as-cities-heat-up/) - Rats are in many ways better adapted to cities than the humans that built them. While urbanites struggle with crowds, sparse parking spaces, and their upstairs neighbors stomping around at 4 a.m., rats are living their best lives. Huddled safely underground, they pop up at night to chew through heaps of food waste in dumpsters
- [USDA Staffing Crisis: A Year of Losses and the Road Ahead](https://environment.org/usda-staffing-crisis-a-year-of-losses-and-the-road-ahead/) - This is the final post in the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)’s series documenting the ongoing staffing crisis across the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The scale and pace of staffing losses across the USDA, combined with the uncertainty introduced by a sweeping USDA reorganization plan, have weakened the Department at the very moment farmers
- [The political psychology of climate denial](https://environment.org/the-political-psychology-of-climate-denial/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02523-7Climate denial in political discourse is fuelled by psychological factors such as psychological distance, cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, loss aversion, existential anxiety and social identity. Effective communication strategies addressing deniers’ motivations are crucial as denial undermines urgent climate action. Nature Climate Change
- [We’re all at risk if Trump dismantles this legendary lab](https://environment.org/were-all-at-risk-if-trump-dismantles-this-legendary-lab/) - You may not know it, but you’ve benefited from the National Center for Atmospheric Research. For more than half a century, the federally funded lab has been instrumental in the development of weather models that have improved the forecasting of extreme events like hurricanes, thus saving lives. Your go-to weather app can predict the future
- [10 years after the Paris Agreement, world leaders are letting go of its most famous goal](https://environment.org/10-years-after-the-paris-agreement-world-leaders-are-letting-go-of-its-most-famous-goal/) - On the first day of this year’s United Nations climate summit, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised attendees that this conference would be different. The 30th annual Conference of the Parties, or COP30, would be the “COP of truth,” he said. The Brazilian president’s forceful remarks at the outset of negotiations in the
- [Warming increases the phenological mismatch between carbon sources and sinks in conifers](https://environment.org/warming-increases-the-phenological-mismatch-between-carbon-sources-and-sinks-in-conifers/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02474-zMeasurements of carbon fluxes and wood phenology are used to assess carbon sources from photosynthesis and their sink into woody growth along a thermal gradient. The authors show that stem growth advances slower than photosynthesis per degree Celsius, creating a phenological mismatch for carbon. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: Farm Bill Extension, USDA Funding Bill Underwhelm](https://environment.org/release-farm-bill-extension-usda-funding-bill-underwhelm/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Farm Bill Extension, USDA Funding Bill Underwhelm Washington, DC, November 10, 2025 – After weeks of uncertainty, Congress has unveiled a one-year extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 as well as the fiscal year (FY) 2026 agriculture appropriations bill,
- [At COP30 in Brazil, countries plan to armor themselves against a warming world](https://environment.org/at-cop30-in-brazil-countries-plan-to-armor-themselves-against-a-warming-world/) - Bill Gates scandalized much of the climate advocacy world late last month when he called for a “strategic pivot” in climate action. The Microsoft cofounder and billionaire philanthropist argued for shifting attention away from global temperature targets and toward the work of preparing for the consequences of global warming. Or, in United Nations parlance, a
- [Author Correction: The carbon hoofprint of cities is shaped by geography and production in the livestock supply chain](https://environment.org/author-correction-the-carbon-hoofprint-of-cities-is-shaped-by-geography-and-production-in-the-livestock-supply-chain/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02509-5Author Correction: The carbon hoofprint of cities is shaped by geography and production in the livestock supply chain Nature Climate Change
- [‘Everyone is exhausted’: First week of COP30 marked by frustration with slow progress](https://environment.org/everyone-is-exhausted-first-week-of-cop30-marked-by-frustration-with-slow-progress/) - Frustration about slow progress at the United Nations climate talks boiled over this week. After hours under the equatorial sun at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, scores of protesters pushed past security guards Tuesday evening and briefly occupied parts of the negotiating area, calling for an end to mining and logging in the Amazon, among other demands.
- [USDA Staffing Crisis: Food Safety Agencies Struggle as Federal Workforce Shrinks](https://environment.org/usda-staffing-crisis-food-safety-agencies-struggle-as-federal-workforce-shrinks/) - Federal food safety agencies have seen significant staff losses in 2025, threatening their ability to serve stakeholders and ensure the safety of our food supply Several federal agencies – including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- [Artificial light reduces ecosystem carbon sinks](https://environment.org/artificial-light-reduces-ecosystem-carbon-sinks/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02499-4As artificial light encroaches upon cities and countryside, natural darkness recedes and circadian rhythms shift in regions worldwide. Now, a study reveals that bright nights are negatively impacting the carbon sinks of ecosystems. Nature Climate Change
- [How government shutdowns give polluters a free pass](https://environment.org/how-government-shutdowns-give-polluters-a-free-pass/) - It’s day 42 of the U.S. government shutdown, but an end is finally in sight. On Sunday night, the Senate voted to move forward with funding for the federal government through January 30. That vote, in which eight Democrats joined the vast majority of Senate Republicans, is expected to be followed by approval from the
- [USDA Staffing Crisis: Legal Oversight Cuts Undermine Fairness and Accountability](https://environment.org/usda-staffing-crisis-legal-oversight-cuts-undermine-fairness-and-accountability/) - Several offices within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide legal guidance, oversight, and accountability for actions the Department takes, and these offices have endured significant staff losses in 2025. Their work, though often invisible to the public, is essential for ensuring that USDA follows its own rules and those set by Congress. It
- [With SNAP in crisis, America’s epic food waste problem has become a lifeline](https://environment.org/with-snap-in-crisis-americas-epic-food-waste-problem-has-become-a-lifeline/) - The government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is making it much less likely that many Americans will have enough food to eat this month. Last week, before the funds for federal grocery benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, ran out due to the shutdown, district court judge John McConnell ordered
- [Negative verbal probabilities undermine communication of climate science](https://environment.org/negative-verbal-probabilities-undermine-communication-of-climate-science/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02472-1Effective communication of uncertainty is vital for public accurate understanding of climate science. Here the authors find that projections using positive probability terms (for example, a small probability) are perceived as more scientific and trustworthy than those using negative terms (for example, unlikely). Nature Climate Change
- [Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit.](https://environment.org/native-alaska-villages-were-already-on-the-front-lines-of-climate-change-then-a-typhoon-hit/) - A week after Typhoon Halong passed through Japan in early October, its remnants crossed the Pacific and struck western Alaska. Nearly 50 Alaska Native communities across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta near the Bering Sea were met with towering wind speeds, record storm surge, and widespread flooding. At least one person died, and 1,500 adults and children,
- [Cross Post: The Organic Science and Research Investment Act: What It Is and How It Benefits All Farmers](https://environment.org/cross-post-the-organic-science-and-research-investment-act-what-it-is-and-how-it-benefits-all-farmers/) - Editor’s Note: This blog post was written by Gordon Merrick, Policy Program Director at the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), an NSAC member and first appeared on their site here. Ensuring that there are sufficient research resources for organic producers is central to OFRF’s mission and represents the backbone of a resilient food system. That’s why we’re
- [Fracturing of Antarctic ice shelves depends on future climate warming rate](https://environment.org/fracturing-of-antarctic-ice-shelves-depends-on-future-climate-warming-rate/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 31 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02479-8Antarctic ice shelves affect the mass loss of the Antarctic ice sheet and are vulnerable to damage from crevasses and rifts. Decades of satellite observations link this damage to past thinning and retreat of ice shelves. Damage is projected to intensify under future high-emission climate scenarios, further
- [Good news! These ‘positive tipping points’ will help save the world](https://environment.org/good-news-these-positive-tipping-points-will-help-save-the-world/) - Earlier this month, scientists announced that humanity has kicked off the first major “tipping point” — in which an Earth system dramatically transforms, often permanently — as warm-water corals die en masse due to relentlessly rising temperatures. Think of such events like driving off a cliff: There’s no reversing back up to the edge, and
- [Fresher waters in the Southern Ocean trapped CO2 at depth for decades](https://environment.org/fresher-waters-in-the-southern-ocean-trapped-co2-at-depth-for-decades/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02465-0A human-driven increase in upwelling of carbon-rich deep waters threatens the efficiency of the Southern Ocean carbon sink, which substantially mitigates global warming. Long-term observations reveal that surface freshening since the 1990s has acted as a barrier, preventing CO2 release to the atmosphere and, temporarily, preserving the
- [USDA Staffing Crisis: Eroding Capacity Within the Foreign Agricultural Service ](https://environment.org/usda-staffing-crisis-eroding-capacity-within-the-foreign-agricultural-service/) - “I believe public service is my calling… The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) hasn’t received much coverage in the media, but they do important work in advancing American agricultural interests abroad. Given the current administration’s priorities, I thought they would double down on this mission by staffing departments like the FAS. However, despite receiving and signing
- [Trump targets federal employees working on conservation and environmental protection](https://environment.org/trump-targets-federal-employees-working-on-conservation-and-environmental-protection/) - The Trump administration moved last Monday to slash federal jobs across two key environmental and conservation agencies, targeting employees who work on scientific research and the enforcement of anti-pollution laws. At the Environmental Protection Agency, staff received a new round of furlough notices as funding dwindles amid the government shutdown. The Department of the Interior
- [Balancing simplicity and complexity through corporate emissions benchmarking](https://environment.org/balancing-simplicity-and-complexity-through-corporate-emissions-benchmarking/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02467-yStandardized quantitative emissions benchmarking is essential for corporate climate accountability, yet recent literature has critiqued this approach. We argue for structured pluralism with budget compliance — balancing methodological flexibility while preserving the disciplining power of carbon budgets. Nature Climate Change
- [The humble plant that could save the world — or destroy it](https://environment.org/the-humble-plant-that-could-save-the-world-or-destroy-it/) - The largest herds of caribou in the world make their homes here. Polar bears give birth to cubs in dens dug into this soil, some of them more than 200 years old. And birds like the Arctic tern fly north every summer, some from as far south as Antarctica, to breed and lay their eggs. The
- [SARE Roundup: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program Opportunities](https://environment.org/sare-roundup-sustainable-agriculture-research-and-education-program-opportunities/) - *Despite the current government shutdown, these RFA’s will remain open, and the review process will continue. If the timeline changes, NSAC will update this blog post to reflect that. Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has funded more than 9,380 farmer-driven research and education initiatives through competitive grant awards totaling nearly
- [America’s biggest offshore wind farm will be online in 6 months](https://environment.org/americas-biggest-offshore-wind-farm-will-be-online-in-6-months/) - About 30 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, workers have been building America’s largest offshore wind farm at a breakneck pace. The project will start feeding power to the grid by March — the most definitive start date provided by its developer yet. “First power will occur in Q1 of next year,” Dominion Energy spokesperson Jeremy Slayton told
- [Abrupt thaw alters phosphorus cycling in alpine tundra](https://environment.org/abrupt-thaw-alters-phosphorus-cycling-in-alpine-tundra/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02466-zThe impacts of permafrost thaw are widespread across tundra landscapes. Now, research across a series of thermokarst landscapes on the Tibetan Plateau shows that abrupt permafrost thaw increases plant-available phosphorus, alters the vegetation community and tips the balance of belowground nutrient competition. Nature Climate Change
- [How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Farmers](https://environment.org/how-the-government-shutdown-is-impacting-farmers/) - The transition from one fiscal year to the next is not something that typically dominates headlines. In fact, as the calendar turns from September 30 to October 1 – when the federal government begins a new fiscal year – the less attention the better. Yet when Congress and the President are unable to reach an
- [A Michigan town hopes to stop a data center with a 2026 ballot initiative](https://environment.org/a-michigan-town-hopes-to-stop-a-data-center-with-a-2026-ballot-initiative/) - Early this year, Augusta Charter Township resident Travis Matts had seen a few headlines about the problems data centers caused in towns across the country. He thought the impacts on water, air, and utility bills sounded awful, but it also seemed like a far-away issue. Until it suddenly hit home in May. That is when
- [Generative AI can influence climate beliefs and actions](https://environment.org/generative-ai-can-influence-climate-beliefs-and-actions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02438-3The rise of generative AI presents both risks and opportunities for shaping climate discourse. New findings suggest it can help lower climate scepticism and bolster support for climate action. Nature Climate Change
- [New research shows there’s a simple way to protect workers. Is OSHA listening?](https://environment.org/new-research-shows-theres-a-simple-way-to-protect-workers-is-osha-listening/) - A new study confirms that commonsense workplace protections from extreme heat — water, shade, breaks — help save workers from being injured on the job. The finding — something labor and climate advocates have long known and pushed for in public policy — comes just as the federal government shutdown may have suspended the Occupational Safety and
- [REAP Must Remain Functional and Accessible to Farmers](https://environment.org/reap-must-remain-functional-and-accessible-to-farmers/) - Farmers and rural businesses are still waiting to find out if they can access one of the United State Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) most popular programs, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This USDA program, which provides federal grants and loan guarantees for farmers and rural small businesses to invest in energy efficiency and
- [Synchronization of global peak river discharge since the 1980s](https://environment.org/synchronization-of-global-peak-river-discharge-since-the-1980s/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02427-6River floods that occur simultaneously in multiple locations can lead to higher damages than individual events. Here, the authors show that the likelihood of concurrent high river discharge has increased over the last decades. Nature Climate Change
- [The ocean is a carbon toilet. Marine heat waves are clogging it.](https://environment.org/the-ocean-is-a-carbon-toilet-marine-heat-waves-are-clogging-it/) - The planet would be a whole lot hotter if it weren’t for fecal pellets. Across the world’s oceans, tiny organisms known as phytoplankton harvest the sun’s energy, gobbling up carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. They’re eaten by little animals called zooplankton, which poop out pellets that sink to the seafloor. What is essentially a giant
- [NSAC Counters DOE Claim: Climate Change is Harming, Not Helping, US Agriculture](https://environment.org/nsac-counters-doe-claim-climate-change-is-harming-not-helping-us-agriculture/) - On September 22, 2025, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) submitted comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding – one of the United States’ most critical tools in the fight against climate change. The Endangerment Finding established the scientific and legal basis requiring Clean Air Act regulation of
- [The private sector has started investing in climate adaptation with positive effects for regional economies](https://environment.org/the-private-sector-has-started-investing-in-climate-adaptation-with-positive-effects-for-regional-economies/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02463-2Across five coastal regions over a four-year period, nearly 300,000 businesses invested a total of €8.7 billion in climate adaptation. An econometric analysis of these data shows that this private sector investment in adaptation modestly boosts regional economic performance, although the extent of the boost varies across
- [In Arizona, a fight against a deadly fungus is under threat from Trump’s health policies](https://environment.org/in-arizona-a-fight-against-a-deadly-fungus-is-under-threat-from-trumps-health-policies/) - John Galgiani has been waiting for this call. The 79-year-old physician is sitting on a chair in a side office at a health clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, long legs crammed under the table in front of him, hands folded at his stomach, when his cell phone rings. “There’s my guy,” he says. The man on
- [Utilities are doing even worse on climate than they were 5 years ago](https://environment.org/utilities-are-doing-even-worse-on-climate-than-they-were-5-years-ago/) - Since 2021, the Sierra Club has been grading U.S. utilities on their commitment to a clean-energy transition. While most utilities have not earned high marks on the group’s annual scorecards, as a whole they had been showing some progress. That’s over now. The latest edition of the Sierra Club’s ​“The Dirty Truth” report finds that the country’s biggest electric utilities
- [Perspectives on climate change in South Asia](https://environment.org/perspectives-on-climate-change-in-south-asia/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02442-7Home to roughly a quarter of the world’s population, South Asia is a hotspot for global warming impacts. In this Viewpoint, nine researchers from South Asia discuss the progress made in understanding and responding to climate change in the region. Nature Climate Change
- [A Potential Opportunity for Small Processors and Rural Jobs](https://environment.org/a-potential-opportunity-for-small-processors-and-rural-jobs/) - Small and mid-sized meat and poultry processors play a critical role in supporting resilient regional food systems by providing livestock farmers with a wider range of processing options and by providing more local and regional animal products for consumers. On April 30, 2025 a bipartisan group led by Senator John Thune (R-SD), Senator Tina Smith
- [The oceans just hit an ominous milestone](https://environment.org/the-oceans-just-hit-an-ominous-milestone/) - You’re the product of stability on a planetary scale. Around 12,000 years ago, Earth warmed from an ice age into the relatively consistent climate that allowed humans to adopt agriculture, literally putting down roots. That stability, though, is now shattered, as more than 8 billion people rapidly heat the planet, ravage its ecosystems, and plunder
- [Upstream data need to prove soil carbon as a climate solution](https://environment.org/upstream-data-need-to-prove-soil-carbon-as-a-climate-solution/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02429-4Causal approaches employed at the scale of commercial agriculture are required to build high-quality evidence that climate-smart agricultural interventions result in real emissions reductions and removals. Such project-scale empirical data are additionally required to demonstrate and advance the viability of process-based models and digital measurement, reporting and
- [Release: NSAC Welcomes the Reintroduction of the Bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act](https://environment.org/release-nsac-welcomes-the-reintroduction-of-the-bicameral-capital-for-beginning-farmers-and-ranchers-act/) - Washington, DC, September 17, 2025 – This week, Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act in the House and the Senate. The Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act directs the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to develop a multi-year operating loan
- [Trump DOJ seeks to kill Vermont law that makes Big Oil pay for climate harm](https://environment.org/trump-doj-seeks-to-kill-vermont-law-that-makes-big-oil-pay-for-climate-harm/) - Donald Trump’s justice department has asked a judge to shut down a Vermont law which holds major polluters financially responsible for climate damages. In a brief filed on Monday in a federal court in Burlington, the administration said the policy was “unlawful on its face” and pushed the court to “end Vermont’s lawless experiment.” “The Court should deny the
- [Future of climate–city research](https://environment.org/future-of-climate-city-research/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02451-6Cities will face increasing risk along with intensified climate shocks but can also act as key agents for mitigation and adaptation. We hope to see more research that could lead to enhanced climate action by providing comprehensive, equitable and practical solutions. Nature Climate Change
- [‘Green’ diesel producer’s supplier linked to Amazon deforestation](https://environment.org/green-diesel-producers-supplier-linked-to-amazon-deforestation/) - Diamond Green Diesel, or DGD, a U.S. leader in renewable diesel production, imports beef tallow from a supplier fed by Brazilian slaughterhouses fined for illegal deforestation. These include a plant that purchased cattle from a rancher described by Brazilian authorities as the “largest destroyer of the Amazon” ever investigated. Repórter Brasil obtained documents about DGD’s
- [Congress Wants Local Food Back on the Menu](https://environment.org/congress-wants-local-food-back-on-the-menu/) - While global supply chains have brought year-round abundance to families at the grocery store, it has come at a cost, particularly for small and mid-sized farmers right here at home. Consolidation of food distribution and retail has forced farmers to consider higher volume sales at lower prices, which can be difficult to consider while maintaining
- [The expanding role of climate assessments as legal evidence](https://environment.org/the-expanding-role-of-climate-assessments-as-legal-evidence/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02434-7The role of climate science is changing — fast. Once positioned to inform policy, scientific assessments are increasingly being used in courtrooms to substantiate claims of harm, causation and state responsibility. Climate knowledge has now become legal evidence in the fight for climate justice. Nature Climate Change
- [Data centers gobble Earth’s resources. What if we took them to space instead?](https://environment.org/data-centers-gobble-earths-resources-what-if-we-took-them-to-space-instead/) - The companies frantically building and leasing data centers are well aware that they’re straining grids, driving emissions, and guzzling water. The electricity demand of AI data centers in particular could increase as much as 165 percent by 2030. Over half of the energy powering these sprawling facilities comes from fossil fuels, threatening to reverse progress
- [Billions spent, miles to go: The story of California’s failure to build high-speed rail](https://environment.org/billions-spent-miles-to-go-the-story-of-californias-failure-to-build-high-speed-rail/) - Seventeen years ago, Californians bet on a grand vision of the future. They narrowly approved a $ 10 billion bond issue to build a high-speed rail line that would zip between San Francisco and Los Angeles in under three hours. This technological marvel would slash emissions, revitalize the state’s Central Valley, and, with some financial
- [Election and policy inaction](https://environment.org/election-and-policy-inaction/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 08 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02433-8Election and policy inaction Nature Climate Change
- [Your home has a 1 in 4 chance of being at severe risk from extreme weather](https://environment.org/your-home-has-a-1-in-4-chance-of-being-at-severe-risk-from-extreme-weather/) - This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Extreme weather disasters — made larger, longer, and more intense by climate change — are taking an heavier toll on the possession that many Americans
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to Termination of Regional Food Business Centers](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-termination-of-regional-food-business-centers/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Responds to Termination of Regional Food Business Centers Washington, DC, July 15, 2025 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Hannah Quigley, NSAC Policy Specialist, in response to the termination of cooperative agreements with Regional Food
- [Moving beyond projects to achieve transformative adaptation](https://environment.org/moving-beyond-projects-to-achieve-transformative-adaptation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 03 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02414-xProjects are not delivering the transformative change needed for climate change adaptation. This failure is due in part to the delivery of adaptation as projects, but there are viable alternatives that can better address the underlying and structural causes of vulnerability. Nature Climate Change
- [Trump administration gives coal plants and chemical facilities a pass](https://environment.org/trump-administration-gives-coal-plants-and-chemical-facilities-a-pass/) - For Donna Thomas, smokestacks are a typical sight from her home in Fort Bend County, Texas. Since she was a child, she has seen the coal and natural gas-powered W.A. Parish Generating Station puff clouds of haze during the day and light up brightly at night. The facility — which has been around since 1958
- [Improving the IPCC–UNFCCC relationship for effective provision of policy-relevant science](https://environment.org/improving-the-ipcc-unfccc-relationship-for-effective-provision-of-policy-relevant-science/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02412-zIPCC assessments are of limited use to the UNFCCC policy process due to misalignment and lack of relevance, with the situation further exacerbated by the UNFCCC’s weak scientific uptake mechanisms. The interface between the IPCC and the UNFCCC urgently needs to be reformed to facilitate a more
- [USDA Staffing Crisis: Mass Departures Undermine Local Ag Support](https://environment.org/usda-staffing-crisis-mass-departures-undermine-local-ag-support/) - On July 24, 2025, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released a memo (SM-1078-015) describing the planned reorganization of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) staff. This reorganization plan was drafted without any consultation with farmers or other stakeholders. While the reorganization plan does not directly include planned layoffs or reductions in force (RIF), USDA
- [20 years after Katrina, New Orleans’ levees are sinking and short on money](https://environment.org/20-years-after-katrina-new-orleans-levees-are-sinking-and-short-on-money/) - It has been 20 years since New Orleans’ faulty levee system failed during Hurricane Katrina, causing a flood that claimed almost 2,000 lives and inflicted more than $ 150 billion in economic damage. The catastrophe was so bad that some doubted the city could continue to exist at all — the U.S. House speaker at
- [The public’s views on climate policies in seven large global south countries](https://environment.org/the-publics-views-on-climate-policies-in-seven-large-global-south-countries/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02389-9Climate surveys are common in the global north but remain limited in the global south. Through a large-scale survey in seven global south countries, this study examines public climate knowledge and identifies their most trusted information sources and preferred climate policies. Nature Climate Change
- [A coal-fired plant in Michigan was supposed to close. But Trump forced it to keep running at $1M a day.](https://environment.org/a-coal-fired-plant-in-michigan-was-supposed-to-close-but-trump-forced-it-to-keep-running-at-1m-a-day/) - Donald Trump has made several unusual moves to elongate the era of coal, such as giving the industry exemptions from pollution rules. But the gambit to keep one Michigan coal-fired power station running has been extraordinary — by forcing it to remain open even against the wishes of its operator. The hulking JH Campbell power plant, which since 1962 has
- [Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’s Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont](https://environment.org/creemees-community-and-coalition-nsacs-summer-meeting-in-stowe-vermont/) - As we do every summer, NSAC coalition members recently gathered for our summer meeting, from August 4-7, in Stowe, Vermont. Located some 25 miles east of Vermont’s largest city, Burlington, and about 40 miles from the US-Canada border, we met at the Trapp Family Lodge (yes, that’s right – owned by the Von Trapp Family,
- [Clearing debris after a storm is big business. For some communities, it’s also a burden.](https://environment.org/clearing-debris-after-a-storm-is-big-business-for-some-communities-its-also-a-burden/) - Margie Huggins has spent her retirement tending her parents’ farm in Transylvania County, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. She grew up there, and has tried to give back to the land by planting native shrubs and flowers. She’s intensified her work since Hurricane Helene tore through the region almost
- [Plant nutrient acquisition under elevated CO2 and implications for the land carbon sink](https://environment.org/plant-nutrient-acquisition-under-elevated-co2-and-implications-for-the-land-carbon-sink/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02386-yElevated atmospheric CO2 has stimulated plant growth, yet the future land carbon sink may be constrained in part by nutrient availability. Here the authors review plant nutrient acquisition strategies and the need for better representation in models to improve predictions of land carbon uptake. Nature Climate Change
- [Cross Post: Impacts of Budget Reconciliation and Colorado Farms: Hurt for Farmers and Farm Communities, and the Need for a New Farm Bill](https://environment.org/cross-post-impacts-of-budget-reconciliation-and-colorado-farms-hurt-for-farmers-and-farm-communities-and-the-need-for-a-new-farm-bill/) - Editor’s Note: This post was written by Nourish Colorado, an NSAC member. This is part three of a five part series. See part one, Budget Reconciliation: An Unwanted Outcome for Coloradans, and part two, Impacts of Budget Reconciliation and Coloradans’ Health. “Welcome” is an odd word to use to begin this post, given the profoundly and universally negative
- [The International Seabed Authority’s war with itself](https://environment.org/the-international-seabed-authoritys-war-with-itself/) - For the last three decades, the United Nations-affiliated body called the International Seabed Authority, or ISA, has been working in relative obscurity on negotiating the regulations that will govern a field of enterprise that remains purely speculative: deep-sea mining, or the harvesting of metal rocks known as polymetallic nodules off the ocean floor. The beginning
- [Publisher Correction: Consequential differences in satellite-era sea surface temperature trends across datasets](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-consequential-differences-in-satellite-era-sea-surface-temperature-trends-across-datasets/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 14 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02422-xPublisher Correction: Consequential differences in satellite-era sea surface temperature trends across datasets Nature Climate Change
- [Tracking sea turtles is a long, slow process that just might keep them alive](https://environment.org/tracking-sea-turtles-is-a-long-slow-process-that-just-might-keep-them-alive/) - This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. In the middle of a steamy July night on the Wassaw Island beach, near Savannah, Georgia, volunteer Gabi Steinbach plunged her arm shoulder-deep in the sand to reach a loggerhead sea turtle nest that hatched five days before. She pulled
- [Yellowstone Animals: List Of Famous & Iconic Species With Pictures](https://environment.org/yellowstone-animals-list-of-famous-iconic-species-with-pictures/) - Situated on a vast volcanic hotspot in the northwestern United States, Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s best-known national parks, famous for its iconic animal species. On this page is a list of Yellowstone animals with pictures and interesting facts… Yellowstone Animals List Table of Contents Toggle Yellowstone Animals ListIntroduction To Yellowstone National
- [Release: Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act Introduced](https://environment.org/release-strong-farms-strong-futures-act-introduced/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net1 Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act Introduced Washington, DC, July 18, 2025 – On Wednesday, Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced the Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act. This bill directs NRCS to establish region and production-specific climate change mitigation
- [Transition risk in the banking sector](https://environment.org/transition-risk-in-the-banking-sector/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 08 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02400-3Estimating transition risk is important for the banking sector, yet current practices still rely on conceptual scenarios. Now, a study provides a concrete approach to help regulators calculate the immediate risk that banks face from exposure to climate policy shocks. Nature Climate Change
- [After Texas’ catastrophic floods, families face a daunting question: Rebuild or let go?](https://environment.org/after-texas-catastrophic-floods-families-face-a-daunting-question-rebuild-or-let-go/) - Brian Keeper doesn’t remember exactly when his family began spending holidays in Hunt, Texas, an unincorporated town on the banks of the Guadalupe River where they’d camp, swim, and fish. Sometimes they caught so many perch, bass, and catfish that it felt like his mother had the grill going all day long. “We were just
- [Release: Bipartisan House Bill Connects Local Farmers to Food Insecure Communities](https://environment.org/release-bipartisan-house-bill-connects-local-farmers-to-food-insecure-communities/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Bipartisan House Bill Connects Local Farmers to Food Insecure Communities Washington, DC, July 30, 2025 – On Tuesday, July 29, Representatives Robert Bresnahan (R-PA-8), David Valadao (R-CA-22), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1), Josh Riley (D-NY-19), Tony Wied (R-WI-8), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4), Zachary Nunn
- [Contemporary trends in planetary photosynthetic production](https://environment.org/contemporary-trends-in-planetary-photosynthetic-production/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02390-2Terrestrial and marine photosynthetic production are typically studied separately. Now, an integrated analysis of land and ocean net primary production for 2003–2021 reveals that land and ocean net primary production show contrasting trends. Enhanced biospheric primary production is predominantly driven by an increase over land, partially offset
- [New York becomes first state to commit to all-electric new buildings](https://environment.org/new-york-becomes-first-state-to-commit-to-all-electric-new-buildings/) - New York just took a big leap toward zero-emissions buildings. On July 25, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council approved an all-electric building standard, making New York the first state in the nation to prohibit gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings. Legislators and climate advocates celebrated the move, which had been mandated under
- [Trump’s EPA is attacking its own power to fight climate change](https://environment.org/trumps-epa-is-attacking-its-own-power-to-fight-climate-change/) - In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency declared that the rising concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere threatened public health and welfare. This “endangerment finding,” as it’s known in legal jargon, may have sounded self-evident to those who had been following climate science for decades, but its consequences for U.S. policy were tremendous: It allowed
- [Reconsidering space-for-time substitution in climate change ecology](https://environment.org/reconsidering-space-for-time-substitution-in-climate-change-ecology/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02392-0Ecologists often leverage patterns observed across spatial climate gradients to predict the impacts of climate change (space-for-time substitution). We highlight evidence that this can be misleading not just in the magnitude but in the direction of effects, explain why, and make suggestions for improving the reliability of
- [Comment: Without Input from Farmers and Experts, USDA Reorganization Would Close Offices and Lead to Staff Reductions](https://environment.org/comment-without-input-from-farmers-and-experts-usda-reorganization-would-close-offices-and-lead-to-staff-reductions/) - Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: Without Input from Farmers and Experts, USDA Reorganization Would Close Offices and Lead to Staff Reductions Washington, DC, July 24, 2025 – On Thursday, July 24, the US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, announced a reorganization of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The
- [Georgia sterilization plants using toxic gas among those exempt from new rules](https://environment.org/georgia-sterilization-plants-using-toxic-gas-among-those-exempt-from-new-rules/) - President Donald Trump is temporarily exempting medical sterilization facilities that use the colorless gas ethylene oxide from tighter emissions standards, including plants in Georgia that have generated health concerns for residents living nearby. Last year, then President Joe Biden’s administration finalized new emissions limits for plants that use ethylene oxide, also known as EtO. The
- [Antarctic phytoplankton communities restructure under shifting sea-ice regimes](https://environment.org/antarctic-phytoplankton-communities-restructure-under-shifting-sea-ice-regimes/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02379-xThe authors use a machine learning approach and in situ pigment samples to identify summer shifts (1997–2023) in the abundance and composition of Antarctic phytoplankton. While smaller phytoplankton groups generally increased, diatom chlorophyll a broadly decreased, with putative impacts on food webs and the carbon sink. Nature Climate
- [Release: Bipartisan Senate Bill Boosts Local Farmers and Expands Access to Healthy Food for Families](https://environment.org/release-bipartisan-senate-bill-boosts-local-farmers-and-expands-access-to-healthy-food-for-families/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Bipartisan Senate Bill Boosts Local Farmers and Expands Access to Healthy Food for Families Washington, DC, July 22, 2025 – On Friday, July 18, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced the Strengthening Local Food Security (SLFS) Act of
- [The science behind the heat dome — ‘a mosh pit’ of molecules](https://environment.org/the-science-behind-the-heat-dome-a-mosh-pit-of-molecules/) - From Texas clear to Georgia, from the Gulf Coast on up to the Canadian border, a mass of dangerous heat has started spreading like an atmospheric plague. In the days and perhaps even weeks ahead, a high-pressure system, known as a heat dome, will drive temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, impacting some
- [Warmer ecosystems save their breath](https://environment.org/warmer-ecosystems-save-their-breath/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02382-2Land stores vast amounts of carbon, and how much of it is released as temperatures rise could accelerate climate change. Now research shows ecosystems are more adaptable to climate warming than previously thought, potentially reducing future carbon–climate feedbacks. Nature Climate Change
- [Standing Rock was an Indigenous-led movement. Why did Greenpeace take the fall?](https://environment.org/standing-rock-was-an-indigenous-led-movement-why-did-greenpeace-take-the-fall/) - The kill step worked by not only targeting the plaintiffs, but also going after their lawyers, supporters, and media. It destroyed the story being told and replaced it with a new one. Perhaps the most well-known application of the kill step by the law firm was for Chevron. In Ecuador, the homelands of several tribes,
- [What’s Really Inside the Final Budget Reconciliation Bill: A Breakdown of Food and Agriculture Provisions](https://environment.org/whats-really-inside-the-final-budget-reconciliation-bill-a-breakdown-of-food-and-agriculture-provisions/) - On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB, P.L. 119-21) into law. Spanning nearly 900 pages of legislative text, OBBB relies on draconian cuts to the American social safety net – including Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – in order to fund an extension of 2017
- [Consequential differences in satellite-era sea surface temperature trends across datasets](https://environment.org/consequential-differences-in-satellite-era-sea-surface-temperature-trends-across-datasets/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02362-6Global datasets of surface temperature and sea surface temperature (SST) are routinely used in climate change studies. Here the authors show that while surface temperature datasets closely agree, four main SST datasets show substantial variation, with implications for their application. Nature Climate Change
- [Texas food banks are rationing meals for flood survivors because of Trump’s cuts](https://environment.org/texas-food-banks-are-rationing-meals-for-flood-survivors-because-of-trumps-cuts/) - Early in the morning on July 4th, as torrential rains battered Central Texas, the dangers of flash floods became imminent. In Kerr County, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet within 45 minutes, leading to the deaths of 106 people. As the catastrophic deluge swept throughout the region, the death toll climbed to at least 132.
- [Comment: NSAC Laments Senate’s Passage of Budget Reconciliation ](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-laments-senates-passage-of-budget-reconciliation/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lavender National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 734.417.8710 Comment: NSAC Laments Senate’s Passage of Budget Reconciliation Washington, DC, July 1, 2025 –– The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, following the Senate’s 51-50 approval – with Vice President J.D. Vance
- [Louisiana is the latest state to greenwash gas](https://environment.org/louisiana-is-the-latest-state-to-greenwash-gas/) - In Louisiana, natural gas — a planet-heating fossil fuel — is now, by law, considered “green energy” that can compete with solar and wind projects for clean energy funding. The law, signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry last month, comes on the heels of similar bills passed in Ohio, Tennessee, and Indiana. What the bills
- [Amplified warming accelerates deoxygenation in the Arctic Ocean](https://environment.org/amplified-warming-accelerates-deoxygenation-in-the-arctic-ocean/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02376-0Rapid warming of the global ocean and amplified Arctic warming will alter the ocean biogeochemistry. Here the authors show that Atlantic water inflow, and the subsequent subduction and circulation, is reducing dissolved oxygen in the Arctic due to reduced solubility with increased temperatures. Nature Climate Change
- [These fishermen made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.](https://environment.org/these-fishermen-made-peace-with-offshore-wind-then-trump-came-along/) - Gary Yerman, 75, sat nervously in a noisy ballroom in Virginia Beach, Virginia, counting down the minutes until he could shed his ill-fitting double-breasted suit for a sun shirt and blue jeans. He introduced himself as a fisherman of 50 years to a stranger seated next to him at the banquet table. “That sounds really hard,” the other man replied. “Not as
- [Release: Congress Sends Reconciliation Bill to President’s Desk, Cannibalizing American Food and Farm System](https://environment.org/release-congress-sends-reconciliation-bill-to-presidents-desk-cannibalizing-american-food-and-farm-system/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lavender National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 734.417.8710 Release: Congress Sends Reconciliation Bill to President’s Desk, Cannibalizing American Food and Farm System Washington, DC, July 3, 2025 –– The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, following the House of Representatives’
- [East Antarctica slides into the spotlight as surface melt hotspot](https://environment.org/east-antarctica-slides-into-the-spotlight-as-surface-melt-hotspot/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02371-5Ice-sheet surface melting impacts sea level and ice dynamics. Now two studies provide a wake-up call for monitoring melt in Antarctica. Nature Climate Change
- [Can weaker environmental rules help fight climate change? California just bet yes.](https://environment.org/can-weaker-environmental-rules-help-fight-climate-change-california-just-bet-yes/) - Earlier this week, California lawmakers passed among the most sweeping reforms to the state’s environmental regulations in more than half a century. The measures were primarily intended to boost housing construction and urban density in the Golden State, which faces among the most severe housing shortages in the U.S. Though the move was celebrated by
- [Changing wildfire complexity highlights the need for institutional adaptation](https://environment.org/changing-wildfire-complexity-highlights-the-need-for-institutional-adaptation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02367-1Growing wildfire threats require governing institutions to adapt their responses for effective management, yet institutional adaptation remains unexplored. This study reveals increasingly complex task environments for institutions managing wildfire incidents in the USA over the period 1999–2020. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: Seventh Class of Cynthia Hayes Scholarship Recipients Honor Her Legacy](https://environment.org/release-seventh-class-of-cynthia-hayes-scholarship-recipients-honor-her-legacy/) - Washington, DC, June 26, 2025 – The Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) announced that three students have been awarded the Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship. The three student awardees: Vicki Mines, Alaina Parr, and Mikelanj Ajinaku were each presented with $ 5,000 to support their continued work
- [It’s not just the cities. Extreme heat is a growing threat to rural America.](https://environment.org/its-not-just-the-cities-extreme-heat-is-a-growing-threat-to-rural-america/) - Summer has officially begun with a blast of scorching temperatures across much of the United States. The National Weather Service is warning of “extremely dangerous heat” baking 160 million people under a heat dome stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast the rest of this week. It’s already proven fatal. But while this is
- [Protect young secondary forests for optimum carbon removal](https://environment.org/protect-young-secondary-forests-for-optimum-carbon-removal/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02355-5The authors generate ~1-km2 growth curves for aboveground live carbon in regrowing forests, globally. They show that maximum carbon removal rates can vary by 200-fold spatially and with age, with the greatest rates estimated at about 30 ± 12 years, highlighting the role of secondary forests in carbon cycling.
- [How shrinking the EPA could make wildfire smoke even more dangerous](https://environment.org/how-shrinking-the-epa-could-make-wildfire-smoke-even-more-dangerous/) - This coverage is made possible in part through a partnership with Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in northern Michigan. For weeks, smoke from Canadian wildfires has poured down into the United States, drifting clear across the Atlantic into Europe. Pulmonologist Vivek Balasubramaniam, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, noticed more people calling
- [Comment: Partisan Senate Reconciliation Bill Ends Decades-Long Era](https://environment.org/comment-partisan-senate-reconciliation-bill-ends-decades-long-era/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: Partisan Senate Reconciliation Bill Ends Decades-Long Era Washington, DC, June 12, 2025 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee’s title of the
- [New York’s mayoral race could decide the city’s climate future](https://environment.org/new-yorks-mayoral-race-could-decide-the-citys-climate-future/) - Six years ago, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted a chaotic press conference in the lobby of Trump Tower to announce the city’s commitment to its version of the Green New Deal. The mayor, whose term ended in 2022, planned to achieve this through the Climate Mobilization Act, which later passed the city
- [Social strategies to engage video gamers in climate action](https://environment.org/social-strategies-to-engage-video-gamers-in-climate-action/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02369-zVideo games are a popular method for climate change communication, but current efforts undervalue the potential role of gaming communities. To empower gaming communities to take climate action, we suggest social strategies including fostering climate change conversations through games and in gaming social spaces, and organizing real-world
- [Support for Farmer-Led Research Hinges on SARE Funding](https://environment.org/support-for-farmer-led-research-hinges-on-sare-funding/) - Recently, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), alongside 100 food, farm, conservation, and rural organizations, delivered a letter to Congressional appropriators urging them to fully fund the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) at $ 60 million in fiscal year (FY) 2026. SARE was one of NSAC’s first legislative accomplishments over 35 years ago,
- [Progress and frustration mark the UN’s third Ocean Conference](https://environment.org/progress-and-frustration-mark-the-uns-third-ocean-conference/) - Delegates from around the world convened in Nice, France, last week to discuss a range of ocean priorities, including the implementation of a recently finalized “high seas treaty” to protect the two-thirds of the oceans that lie outside countries’ control. It was the third United Nations Ocean Conference, a high-level forum meant to advance the
- [Exploring climate futures with deep learning](https://environment.org/exploring-climate-futures-with-deep-learning/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02350-wGlancing forward to view alternative futures for limiting global warming requires understanding complex societal–environmental systems that drive future emissions. Now a study explores the potential, and limits, of deep learning to generate core characteristics of these futures. Nature Climate Change
- [This Alaska Native fishing village was trying to power their town. Then came Trump’s funding cuts.](https://environment.org/this-alaska-native-fishing-village-was-trying-to-power-their-town-then-came-trumps-funding-cuts/) - For the fewer than a hundred people that make up the entire population of Port Heiden, Alaska, fishing provides both a paycheck and a full dinner plate. Every summer, residents of the Alutiiq village set out on commercial boats to catch salmon swimming upstream in the nearby rivers of Bristol Bay. John Christensen, Port Heiden’s
- [Comment: NSAC Unpacks the House FY26 Agriculture Appropriations Bill](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-unpacks-the-house-fy26-agriculture-appropriations-bill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Unpacks the House FY26 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Washington, DC, June 10, 2025 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, ahead of Wednesday’s House Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year (FY)
- [Recommendations for producing knowledge syntheses to inform climate change assessments](https://environment.org/recommendations-for-producing-knowledge-syntheses-to-inform-climate-change-assessments/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02354-6Climate change assessment reports are increasing in complexity as the knowledge base grows exponentially. In this Perspective, the authors advocate, and provide recommendations, for knowledge synthesis to become more common as a way to better inform such assessments. Nature Climate Change
- [Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas](https://environment.org/data-centers-are-building-their-own-gas-power-plants-in-texas/) - Abigail Lindsey worries the days of peace and quiet might be nearing an end at the rural, wooded property where she lives with her son. On the old ranch across the street, developers want to build an expansive complex of supercomputers for artificial intelligence, plus a large, private power plant to run it. The plant
- [Apply Today: USDA LAMP Funding Window Is Open](https://environment.org/apply-today-usda-lamp-funding-window-is-open/) - Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $ 26.5 million in competitive grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. This year marks a notably shorter application window, but there are several resources available to
- [European Union needs large heat pump and targeted renovation subsidies to meet heating targets](https://environment.org/european-union-needs-large-heat-pump-and-targeted-renovation-subsidies-to-meet-heating-targets/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02342-wCurrent European Union policies are insufficient to achieve residential heating decarbonization targets. Substantial subsidies for heat pumps and carefully targeted incentives for home renovation are critical to efficiently and affordably meet climate goals. We emphasize the importance of adapting strategies to national contexts. Nature Climate Change
- [A world built on fossil fuels is loud. Here’s how advocates are defending peace and quiet.](https://environment.org/a-world-built-on-fossil-fuels-is-loud-heres-how-advocates-are-defending-peace-and-quiet/) - Having grown up in the Southeast, I’ve always loved a good summer thunderstorm. Sure, thunder can be loud and sometimes scary, but I associate storms with a feeling of coziness. We would seek shelter in the safety of our home, me and my brother hoping the power would go out (it often did) so we’d
- [Hawaiʻi makes history as first state to charge tourists to save environment](https://environment.org/hawaiʻi-makes-history-as-first-state-to-charge-tourists-to-save-environment/) - Hawaiʻi has officially become the first U.S. state to enact a so-called “green fee” — a charge added onto hotel room stays and other short-term visits to help protect the local environment and address the growing impacts of climate change. Governor Josh Green signed the fee into law Tuesday after years of unsuccessfully urging the
- [Unlocking genebanks for climate adaptation](https://environment.org/unlocking-genebanks-for-climate-adaptation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02336-8Genebanks hold the key to crop resilience and adaptation, yet their potential remains underutilized. Now, a study demonstrates how merging genomic and environmental data can unveil the best-suited germplasm for future climates. Nature Climate Change
- [We Took Action to Defend Our Food System — Now It’s Your Turn](https://environment.org/we-took-action-to-defend-our-food-system-now-its-your-turn/) - In anticipation of President Trump’s 100th day in office, a coalition of organizations from across the nation participated in a Week of Action between April 22 and April 29, 2025, to collectively highlight the disruption and attacks the administration has made on our food system and farmers. During the Week of Action, organizations coordinated efforts
- [Trump’s climate denial may help a livestock-killing pest make a comeback](https://environment.org/trumps-climate-denial-may-help-a-livestock-killing-pest-make-a-comeback/) - To a throng of goats foraging in a remote expanse of Sanibel Island, Florida, the low whir of a plane flying overhead was perhaps the only warning of what was to come. As it passed, the specially modified plane dropped scores of parasitic New World screwworm flies through an elongated chute onto the herd. Then
- [Maintaining crop yields limits mitigation potential of crop-land natural climate solutions](https://environment.org/maintaining-crop-yields-limits-mitigation-potential-of-crop-land-natural-climate-solutions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02349-3The adoption of natural climate solutions in crop-lands, such as cover crops, no tillage and residue retention, is widely assumed to provide both climate change mitigation and crop yield benefits. We find important spatially variable trade-offs between these outcomes and demonstrate that safeguarding crop yields will substantially
- [Healing Land and Legacy Through Urban Agriculture](https://environment.org/healing-land-and-legacy-through-urban-agriculture/) - Ask someone to imagine a “farm” and they will probably conjure a barn, a silo, rolling hills of crops, and pasture. That is, they will imagine rural areas. But one of the fastest growing – and underutilized – forms of agriculture is happening in America’s cities and suburbs, neighborhoods surrounded by industry, infrastructure, and millions
- [The Senate just voted to block California’s gas car ban](https://environment.org/the-senate-just-voted-to-block-californias-gas-car-ban/) - For nearly 60 years, California has enjoyed the ability to set its own standards governing air pollution from automobiles, as long as they’re more stringent than the federal government’s. This rule, written into the Clean Air Act, was meant to recognize the state’s long-standing leadership in regulating air emissions. The U.S. Senate undermined that authority
- [Glacier melt trough after overshoot](https://environment.org/glacier-melt-trough-after-overshoot/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02312-2Glaciers are retreating under climate change and generating excessive meltwater. A modelling study shows that regrowing glaciers may lead to water scarcity in the centuries after overshooting the +1.5 °C temperature target. Nature Climate Change
- [Despite backlash, more states are considering laws to make Big Oil pay for climate change](https://environment.org/despite-backlash-more-states-are-considering-laws-to-make-big-oil-pay-for-climate-change/) - As climate disasters strain state budgets, a growing number of lawmakers want fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by their greenhouse gas emissions. Last May, Vermont became the first state to pass a climate Superfund law. The concept is modeled after the 1980 federal Superfund law, which holds companies responsible for the costs
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Budget Reconciliation Approval](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-house-agriculture-committee-budget-reconciliation-approval/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Budget Reconciliation Approval Washington, DC, May 15, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the House Agriculture Committee’s 29-25
- [Evolution of warming tolerance alters physiology and life history traits in zebrafish](https://environment.org/evolution-of-warming-tolerance-alters-physiology-and-life-history-traits-in-zebrafish/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 14 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02332-yUsing seven generations of selected zebrafish (Danio rerio), the authors consider the trade-offs and mechanisms behind evolution of warming tolerance. They show unexpected improvements in cooling tolerance in warming-adapted fish, and highlight mechanistic insights behind warming tolerance. Nature Climate Change
- [Trump’s USDA tried to erase climate data. This lawsuit forced it back online.](https://environment.org/trumps-usda-tried-to-erase-climate-data-this-lawsuit-forced-it-back-online/) - The United States Department of Agriculture says it will restore climate-related information on its websites, following a lawsuit filed earlier this year by agriculture and environmental groups that say farmers rely heavily on these critical resources to adapt to warming temperatures. In January, following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the USDA’s communications office instructed employees to
- [When USDA Cuts Staff, Farmers Pay the Price: Lessons from the ERS and NIFA Relocations](https://environment.org/when-usda-cuts-staff-farmers-pay-the-price-lessons-from-the-ers-and-nifa-relocations/) - In a move reminiscent of past disruptions but at a much larger scale, the Trump administration is implementing widespread staffing cuts across federal agencies. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is facing a significant reduction, expecting approximately 30,000 USDA positions to be eliminated. About 16,000 employees have already accepted deferred resignation offers. This downsizing
- [FEMA is ending door-to-door canvassing in disaster areas](https://environment.org/fema-is-ending-door-to-door-canvassing-in-disaster-areas/) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making significant changes to how it will respond to disasters on the ground this season, including ending federal door-to-door canvassing of survivors in disaster areas, Wired has learned. A memo reviewed by Wired, dated May 2 and addressed to regional FEMA leaders from Cameron Hamilton, a senior official performing
- [Expanding cracks](https://environment.org/expanding-cracks/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02338-6Expanding cracks Nature Climate Change
- [How Trump’s latest rollback could raise your utility bills ](https://environment.org/how-trumps-latest-rollback-could-raise-your-utility-bills/) - The federal Energy Star program is among the most successful government initiatives in modern history. Its signature blue label is now nearly as recognizable as the Nike swoosh or a Coca-Cola can, and appliances bearing it save American consumers some $ 40 billion annually in energy costs, or about $ 350 for every taxpayer dollar
- [Comment: Proposed USDA Budget Undermines Farmers and Rural Communities](https://environment.org/comment-proposed-usda-budget-undermines-farmers-and-rural-communities/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: Proposed USDA Budget Undermines Farmers and Rural Communities Washington, DC, May 2, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s release of its “skinny” budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 discretionary
- [Individualized cost–benefit analysis does not fit for demand-side mitigation](https://environment.org/individualized-cost-benefit-analysis-does-not-fit-for-demand-side-mitigation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 02 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02330-0Individualized cost–benefit analysis does not fit for demand-side mitigation Nature Climate Change
- [Is Georgia Power quietly planning a massive buildout of fossil gas?](https://environment.org/is-georgia-power-quietly-planning-a-massive-buildout-of-fossil-gas/) - Georgia Power, which expects a boom in power demand from data centers, says it needs to get a lot more electricity online — fast. So what kind of power plants does the utility intend to rely on to accomplish this? It’s refusing to say, raising concerns that the state’s largest utility is trying to avoid public scrutiny of
- [Ambiguity of early warning signals for climate tipping points](https://environment.org/ambiguity-of-early-warning-signals-for-climate-tipping-points/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02328-8It has been argued that parts of the climate system can experience rapid changes and that such tipping can be anticipated by early warning signals. Here the authors discuss the limitations of such indicators and common pitfalls in their application. Nature Climate Change
- [USDA Programs Freeze: What We Know](https://environment.org/usda-programs-freeze-what-we-know/) - Last Updated: April 29, 2025 For more than three months, billions of dollars of lawfully obligated USDA funding have been frozen or terminated. While the agency has still not made public the full scope of what remains frozen or targeted for termination, the harms to communities, farmers, and organizations are already clear. This blog post
- [The Trump administration just dismissed all 400 experts working on America’s official climate report](https://environment.org/the-trump-administration-just-dismissed-all-400-experts-working-on-americas-official-climate-report/) - Every several years for the past 25 years, the federal government has published a comprehensive look at the way climate change is affecting the country. States, local governments, businesses, farmers, and many others use this National Climate Assessment to prepare for rising temperatures, more bouts of extreme weather, and worsening disasters such as wildfires. On
- [Urban heat islands increase or reduce mortality in different cities](https://environment.org/urban-heat-islands-increase-or-reduce-mortality-in-different-cities/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02310-4Urban heat islands are known to increase heat-related mortality, but a global analysis of more than 3,000 cities reveals that urban heat islands also substantially reduce cold-related mortality — a more than fourfold offset, globally. Although commonly used cooling strategies benefit some tropical cities, they harm others
- [From Greenland to Ghana, Indigenous youth work for climate justice](https://environment.org/from-greenland-to-ghana-indigenous-youth-work-for-climate-justice/) - For the last week, Indigenous leaders from around the world have converged in New York for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII. It’s the largest global gathering of Indigenous peoples, and the forum provides space for participants to bring their issues to international authorities, often when their own governments have refused to
- [Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Analysis: New Enrollments Reveal Path Forward](https://environment.org/whole-farm-revenue-protection-analysis-new-enrollments-reveal-path-forward/) - This year marks the tenth anniversary of Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), a novel insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the option to insure the revenue of their entire operation, including crop, livestock, and nursery production, under a single policy. WFRP also rewards adoption of business practices that reduce risk with its premium discount for crop
- [Wildlife, not livestock: Why the Eastern Shoshone in Wyoming are reclassifying buffalo](https://environment.org/wildlife-not-livestock-why-the-eastern-shoshone-in-wyoming-are-reclassifying-buffalo/) - Jason Baldes drove down a dusty, sagebrush highway earlier this month, pulling 11 young buffalo in a trailer up from Colorado to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. His blue truck has painted on the side a drawing of buffalo and a calf. As the executive director of the Wind River Buffalo Initiative and Eastern
- [Government efforts to reduce fossil fuel subsidies have failed at a very high rate](https://environment.org/government-efforts-to-reduce-fossil-fuel-subsidies-have-failed-at-a-very-high-rate/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02304-2Many governments have adopted policies to reduce fossil fuel subsidies, but these policies almost always fail within three years. Policymakers should find new strategies to trim subsidies and promote renewable energy without triggering political backlash. Nature Climate Change
- [Types Of Seals: List Of All Seal Species With Pictures & Facts](https://environment.org/types-of-seals-list-of-all-seal-species-with-pictures-facts/) - Discover the different types of seal with this complete list of seal species, with pictures and facts. Seal Species Index Scientific Name: Cystophora cristata Where Found: North Atlantic Typical Size: 2.0–3.0 m / 6.6–9.8 ft Typical Weight: 150–400 kg / 330–880 lb Distinguishing Features: Inflatable nasal sac in males IUCN Conservation Status: Vulnerable Found in
- [Release: NSAC Responds to USDA Announcement on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program](https://environment.org/release-nsac-responds-to-usda-announcement-on-partnerships-for-climate-smart-commodities-program/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Email: press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Responds to USDA Announcement on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program Widespread Farmer Support Informs USDA Decision to Rebrand Program and Restart Payments, but Overhaul Nonetheless Disregards Lawful Agreements with Farmer-Serving Organizations Washington, DC, April 14, 2025 – Today, the
- [The ‘king of poisons’ is building up in rice](https://environment.org/the-king-of-poisons-is-building-up-in-rice/) - Throughout the Yangtze River Delta, a region in southern China famed for its widespread rice production, farmers grow belts of slender green stalks. Before they reach several feet tall and turn golden brown, the grassy plants soak in muddy, waterlogged fields for months. Along the rows of submerged plants, levees store and distribute a steady
- [Carbon uptake rate dominates changes in vegetation productivity over time](https://environment.org/carbon-uptake-rate-dominates-changes-in-vegetation-productivity-over-time/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02316-yIn the past decades, the duration and rate of carbon uptake have increased, enhancing ecosystem productivity. The uptake rate has a larger effect than the duration has on the temporal changes in productivity. Changes in productivity during the early and the late growing seasons are asymmetric, owing
- [Trump said cuts wouldn’t affect public safety. Then he fired hundreds of workers who help fight wildfires.](https://environment.org/trump-said-cuts-wouldnt-affect-public-safety-then-he-fired-hundreds-of-workers-who-help-fight-wildfires/) - President Donald Trump’s executive orders shrinking the federal workforce make a notable exception for public safety staff, including those who fight wildland fires. But ongoing cuts, funding freezes, and hiring pauses have weakened the nation’s already strained firefighting force by hitting support staff who play crucial roles in preventing and battling blazes. Most notably, about
- [Newly Updated Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program Available](https://environment.org/newly-updated-farmers-guide-to-the-conservation-stewardship-program-available/) - NSAC has published an updated 2025 Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The guide provides an in-depth look at the program and is designed to help farmers, ranchers, and foresters prepare and apply for this comprehensive conservation program that is authorized by the federal farm bill and administered by the US Department of
- [Enhanced vegetation productivity driven primarily by rate not duration of carbon uptake](https://environment.org/enhanced-vegetation-productivity-driven-primarily-by-rate-not-duration-of-carbon-uptake/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02311-3Using satellite and carbon-flux data, the authors show that enhanced gross primary productivity in recent decades is driven primarily by increases in the rate, rather than the duration, of carbon uptake. They highlight asymmetric changes in productivity across seasons, which may worsen under climate change. Nature Climate
- [Why Trump’s executive order targeting state climate laws is probably illegal](https://environment.org/why-trumps-executive-order-targeting-state-climate-laws-is-probably-illegal/) - President Donald Trump continued dismantling U.S. climate policy this week when he directed the Justice Department to challenge state laws aimed at addressing the crisis — a campaign legal scholars called unconstitutional and climate activists said is sure to fail. The president, who has called climate change a “hoax,” issued an executive order restricting state
- [Brown Fur Seal Facts, Pictures: Complete Species Guide](https://environment.org/brown-fur-seal-facts-pictures-complete-species-guide/) - The brown fur seal, also known as the Afro-Australian Fur Seal, is a marine mammal found along the coasts of southern Africa and Australia. It is the largest and most robust fur seal species. Brown fur seals have a thick layer of brown fur and a strong, streamlined body adapted for swimming. They feed primarily
- [USDA Begins Releasing Frozen REAP Funding](https://environment.org/usda-begins-releasing-frozen-reap-funding/) - On January 20, 2025, President Trump’s executive order on American energy led to the freezing of projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including stopped payments to recipients of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). More than $ 911 million in obligated funds through REAP have been frozen.
- [The emotional toll of fieldwork](https://environment.org/the-emotional-toll-of-fieldwork/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02301-5The emotional toll of fieldwork Nature Climate Change
- [Closures of EPA’s regional environmental justice offices will hurt rural America](https://environment.org/closures-of-epas-regional-environmental-justice-offices-will-hurt-rural-america/) - Environmental justice efforts at the 10 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional offices have stopped and employees have been placed on administrative leave, per an announcement from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin last month. Former EPA employees involved with environmental justice work across the country say rural communities will suffer as a result. Before being shuttered in early March,
- [Yellowstone’s gateway town fears for its future amid Trump funding cuts](https://environment.org/yellowstones-gateway-town-fears-for-its-future-amid-trump-funding-cuts/) - On March 1, hundreds of people gathered in Gardiner, Montana, at the northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The crowd — which included residents from across the state and current and former public lands employees — was part of a nationwide protest against the layoffs of federal workers. Roughly 5 percent of National Park Service
- [China’s carbon sinks from land-use change underestimated](https://environment.org/chinas-carbon-sinks-from-land-use-change-underestimated/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02296-zThe terrestrial carbon flux—sources and sinks—under land-use change (LUC) is difficult to quantify. Here, using a LUC dataset drawing on remote sensing and forest inventory data, the authors show that in China the carbon sink from LUC (such as afforestation) may be underestimated. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications](https://environment.org/release-cynthia-hayes-memorial-scholarship-now-accepting-applications/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Laura Zaks, Associate Director of Communications and Developmentpress@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications The Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship honors the co-founder of the first network for African American organic farmers in the United States. Washington, DC, March 28, 2025 —Last week, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and the
- [1 in 8 Californians live in the most dangerous wildfire zones](https://environment.org/1-in-8-californians-live-in-the-most-dangerous-wildfire-zones/) - Five years ago, California was reeling from the Camp Fire, the country’s deadliest wildfire in a century. State lawmakers responded by mandating new building requirements to protect homes in high-risk areas, but by their January 2025 deadline, the department responsible for the rules still hadn’t written them. Then, swaths of Los Angeles went up in
- [Global distribution, quantification and valuation of the biological carbon pump](https://environment.org/global-distribution-quantification-and-valuation-of-the-biological-carbon-pump/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02295-0This study quantifies and values the carbon stored in the ocean due to biological processes. With uptake in the order of 2.8 Gt per year, valued at around US$ 1 trillion annually (at a carbon price of US$ 90 per ton of CO2), this service should be included
- [Uninsured: Federal Crop Insurance Program Leaves Most Farms Unprotected](https://environment.org/uninsured-federal-crop-insurance-program-leaves-most-farms-unprotected/) - Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net, insuring farms for losses from unpredictable weather, market fluctuations, and other risks. Consequently, the federal crop insurance program (FCIP) is the costliest part of agriculture production spending, as taxpayers subsidize the program to the tune of billions of dollars each year. Despite being a cornerstone
- [Power companies would rather not clean their toxic messes. Trump’s EPA is granting their wish.](https://environment.org/power-companies-would-rather-not-clean-their-toxic-messes-trumps-epa-is-granting-their-wish/) - On January 15, a group of utility companies wrote a letter to Lee Zeldin, then president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. “We provide the electricity for millions of homes, businesses, and institutions across the U.S., create thousands of good-paying jobs, and drive economic progress and American prosperity,” the letter stated. After
- [Colonial legacies in tropical forestry hinder good management](https://environment.org/colonial-legacies-in-tropical-forestry-hinder-good-management/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02288-zColonial legacies in tropical forestry hinder good management Nature Climate Change
- [‘Caught off guard’: EPA proposes to fire hundreds of scientists](https://environment.org/caught-off-guard-epa-proposes-to-fire-hundreds-of-scientists/) - The mood was grim at a town hall meeting called by the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday. The gathering came one day after The New York Times reported a bombshell — Lee Zeldin, the agency’s administrator, plans to dismantle its Office of Research and Development, eliminating 50 to 75 percent of its 1,500 or so
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to Government Funding Deal](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-government-funding-deal-2/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Responds to Government Funding Deal Washington, DC, March 15, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) reacted following Senate approval of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 1968) on a vote of 54-46. Earlier this week, the
- [Decreasing dynamic predictability of global agricultural drought with warming climate](https://environment.org/decreasing-dynamic-predictability-of-global-agricultural-drought-with-warming-climate/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02289-ySoil moisture droughts can have severe impacts on agriculture, which makes forecasting them crucial. Here the authors show that the dynamic predictability of these agricultural droughts decreases with climate change in many regions. Nature Climate Change
- [A greener Ramadan: How Atlanta-area mosques are cutting food waste during the Muslim holy month](https://environment.org/a-greener-ramadan-how-atlanta-area-mosques-are-cutting-food-waste-during-the-muslim-holy-month/) - One evening in early March, Nina Ansari frowns as she picks up an untouched plate of rice left on the floor of the masjid she attends near her home in Stone Mountain. “Would anyone like to take this?” she asks a group of women standing nearby. When no one responds, she picks it up. Her
- [Release: NSAC Responds to Termination of Critical Local Food Funding, Envisions Future for Popular Program](https://environment.org/release-nsac-responds-to-termination-of-critical-local-food-funding-envisions-future-for-popular-program/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Responds to Termination of Critical Local Food Funding, Envisions Future for Popular Program Washington, DC, March 11, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) lamented the termination of previously announced funding for the Local Food for Schools and Child Care
- [The wildlife all around us is doing fascinating things. Are you noticing?](https://environment.org/the-wildlife-all-around-us-is-doing-fascinating-things-are-you-noticing/) - The vision “Yes, plants and animals face daunting threats on our warming, crowded planet, particularly in a society that seems increasingly disconnected from the natural world. But unlike most global challenges, this one can be addressed — in part, at least — right on our very doorsteps.” — Biologist and author Thor Hanson, in Close
- [The implications of climate gentrification for urban climate action](https://environment.org/the-implications-of-climate-gentrification-for-urban-climate-action/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02265-6Urban climate actions have resulted in some progress towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting human settlements to a warmer planet. However, the long-term implications of climate gentrification threaten the continued efficacy of these actions. Nature Climate Change
- [‘It’s all been scrapped’: Bootcamps for women in wildland firefighting canceled after DEI cuts](https://environment.org/its-all-been-scrapped-bootcamps-for-women-in-wildland-firefighting-canceled-after-dei-cuts/) - While Mikaela Balkind was working on her degree at the University of Washington in 2018, she was looking for a way to bridge her two interests in natural resource management and climate science. So when she came across a friend’s Instagram post about a women in wildland firefighting bootcamp, she thought to herself, “Wow, this
- [Release: NSAC Holds Briefing as USDA Funding Freeze and Layoffs Threaten Farmers and Communities Nationwide](https://environment.org/release-nsac-holds-briefing-as-usda-funding-freeze-and-layoffs-threaten-farmers-and-communities-nationwide/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Holds Briefing as USDA Funding Freeze and Layoffs Threaten Farmers and Communities Nationwide Washington, DC, March 6, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), a coalition of more than 150 farm, food, conservation, and rural organizations, held a virtual briefing
- [Worldwide rooftop photovoltaic electricity generation may mitigate global warming](https://environment.org/worldwide-rooftop-photovoltaic-electricity-generation-may-mitigate-global-warming/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02276-3Rooftop photovoltaic systems are often seen as a niche solution for mitigation but could offer large-scale opportunities. Using multi-source geospatial data and artificial intelligence techniques, the authors map their potential for reducing global temperatures and analyse regional differences. Nature Climate Change
- [How Trump’s trade war could impact US electricity prices — and state climate plans](https://environment.org/how-trumps-trade-war-could-impact-us-electricity-prices-and-state-climate-plans/) - On Tuesday, President Donald Trump initiated a trade war with Canada and Mexico, America’s two largest trading partners. Following through on weeks of threats, he imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada and a lower 10 percent tariff on imports of Canadian energy resources. Canada and Mexico’s leaders quickly struck back.
- [Ocean extremes as a stress test for marine ecosystems and society](https://environment.org/ocean-extremes-as-a-stress-test-for-marine-ecosystems-and-society/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02269-2In 2023–2024, widespread marine heatwaves associated with record ocean temperatures impacted ocean processes, marine species, ecosystems and coastal communities, with economic consequences. Despite warnings, interventions were limited. Proactive strategies are needed for inevitable future events. Nature Climate Change
- [Funding Freeze Impacts: Farmers and Organizations Speak Out](https://environment.org/funding-freeze-impacts-farmers-and-organizations-speak-out/) - NBC News: Farmers hit by a federal funding freeze scramble to respond ahead of spring thaw Farmers Struggling Due to Funding Freeze “Ang Roell, a farmer and beekeeper in Massachusetts, had planned to begin installing deer-proof fencing, mulch and an irrigation system for a recently planted orchard — an initiative supported by more than $
- [America’s avocado obsession is destroying Mexico’s forests. Is there a fix?](https://environment.org/americas-avocado-obsession-is-destroying-mexicos-forests-is-there-a-fix/) - Avocados are entrenched in American cuisine. The rich, creamy fruit, swaddled in a coarse skin, is often smashed into guacamole, slathered on toast, or minced into salads. The nation’s demand for Persea americana has surged by 600 percent since 1998. Most of the avocados consumed in the U.S., and many of those eaten elsewhere in
- [Extreme weather events have strong but different impacts on plant and insect phenology](https://environment.org/extreme-weather-events-have-strong-but-different-impacts-on-plant-and-insect-phenology/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02248-7Using community data of 581 angiosperm and 172 Lepidoptera species, the authors consider the impacts of extreme weather events (EWE) on the timing of life events (phenology). They show high responsiveness of phenology to EWEs and highlight the potential for EWEs to drive phenological mismatches. Nature Climate
- [What climate change means for bird flu — and the soaring price of eggs](https://environment.org/what-climate-change-means-for-bird-flu-and-the-soaring-price-of-eggs/) - Buying eggs at the grocery store has become a major headache for U.S. consumers, with the average price of a dozen large eggs in a typical American city reaching $ 4.95 last month. Since the start of 2020, the cost of eggs has increased by nearly 240 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to “First Tranche” Release of Popular Conservation Funding](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-first-tranche-release-of-popular-conservation-funding/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Laura ZaksNational Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionpress@sustainableagriculture.netTel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to “First Tranche” Release of Popular Conservation Funding Washington, DC, February 21, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to USDA’s announcement that it would release a fraction
- [Republicans once embraced ‘green banks.’ Trump is trying to raid them.](https://environment.org/republicans-once-embraced-green-banks-trump-is-trying-to-raid-them/) - Lee Zeldin, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced last week that he had uncovered evidence of a massive fraud perpetrated by the Biden administration. In a video posted to social media, the former Republican congressman from New York said that Biden’s EPA had “parked” roughly $ 20 billion at a private bank, “rushing
- [The role of cross- and interdisciplinary climate research centres](https://environment.org/the-role-of-cross-and-interdisciplinary-climate-research-centres/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02249-6Climate research centres provide valuable support to scholars wanting to engage with interdisciplinary research. Fully leveraging this support requires strategic individual efforts. We outline how scholars can achieve collaborative synergy at the intersection of top-down institutional support and bottom-up individual action. Nature Climate Change
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to Senate Confirmation of Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-senate-confirmation-of-secretary-of-agriculture-brooke-rollins/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Laura ZaksNational Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionpress@sustainableagriculture.netTel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to Senate Confirmation of Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Washington, DC, February 13, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the Senate confirmation of Brooke Rollins as
- [Mayors across the US urge Congress not to repeal clean energy tax credits](https://environment.org/mayors-across-the-us-urge-congress-not-to-repeal-clean-energy-tax-credits/) - A letter signed by mayors and local leaders across 39 states is calling on Congress to protect all clean energy tax credits made available to state and local governments, which had been responsible for creating thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investments before President Donald Trump froze the funds. Those tax credits and
- [Author Correction: Carbon burial in sediments below seaweed farms matches that of Blue Carbon habitats](https://environment.org/author-correction-carbon-burial-in-sediments-below-seaweed-farms-matches-that-of-blue-carbon-habitats/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 14 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02278-1Author Correction: Carbon burial in sediments below seaweed farms matches that of Blue Carbon habitats Nature Climate Change
- [Congress agrees on one thing: Expanding access to the outdoors](https://environment.org/congress-agrees-on-one-thing-expanding-access-to-the-outdoors/) - The vision “The goal is that we’re growing the recreation economy for all recreation. So the hikers and bikers and hunters and anglers and skiers and snowmobilers and boaters and ATVers — we’re looking at what we all agree on. And we all agree on access for everyone.” — Jessica Turner, president of the Outdoor
- [Release: Unlawful Federal Funding Freeze Causing Confusion and Harm on Farms and in Communities Nationwide](https://environment.org/release-unlawful-federal-funding-freeze-causing-confusion-and-harm-on-farms-and-in-communities-nationwide/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Unlawful Federal Funding Freeze Causing Confusion and Harm on Farms and in Communities Nationwide Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins must quickly restore order and ensure USDA honors its legal commitments to farmers, communities Washington, DC, February 7, 2025 – Today,
- [Twelve months at 1.5 °C signals earlier than expected breach of Paris Agreement threshold](https://environment.org/twelve-months-at-1-5-c-signals-earlier-than-expected-breach-of-paris-agreement-threshold/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02247-8The 12 months before July 2024 were more than 1.5 °C warmer than the pre-industrial baseline. Using climate models, the author shows that the first year that exceeds 1.5 °C of warming most probably also occurs within the first 20-year period with an average temperature that exceeds temperature targets. Nature
- [North Carolina launches first-ever statewide electrification incentives](https://environment.org/north-carolina-launches-first-ever-statewide-electrification-incentives/) - As temperatures dipped well below freezing last month in Asheville, North Carolina, the heat pumps at Sophie Mullinax’s house hummed along, keeping up just fine. The fact she was warm inside without a gas furnace while the outdoor temperature read 9 degrees Fahrenheit reaffirmed a core belief: ​“Electrification is better in almost every way you slice it.” Mullinax is chief operating officer
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to Government Funding Deal ](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-government-funding-deal/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Responds to Government Funding Deal Congressional Agreement Omits Key Conservation Funding for Farmers Washington, DC, December 17, 2024 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following comment in response to a deal reached by Congressional leaders to fund the
- [Mapping global financial risks under climate change](https://environment.org/mapping-global-financial-risks-under-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02244-xClimate change will impact financial stability, but the quantitative evidence on the magnitude of such risks is still rare. With a forward-looking structural credit-risk model, researchers map how physical risks can be amplified through financial leverage and generate cross-border climate risks. Nature Climate Change
- [How Trump’s USAID shutdown threatens the world’s climate goals](https://environment.org/how-trumps-usaid-shutdown-threatens-the-worlds-climate-goals/) - As part of a broad effort to bypass Congress and unilaterally cut government spending, Donald Trump’s administration has all but shut down operations at the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, the independent federal body that delivers humanitarian aid and economic development funding around the world. On his first day in office, President Trump
- [Climate injustice through unequal news](https://environment.org/climate-injustice-through-unequal-news/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02241-6High-quality coverage of climate change requires trained reporters, editorial support and financial assistance, but news media in the global south often lack access to such resources. Now, a study points to further disparities across language and regional communities. Nature Climate Change
- [Limited accountability and awareness of corporate emissions target outcomes](https://environment.org/limited-accountability-and-awareness-of-corporate-emissions-target-outcomes/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02236-3Companies have set emissions reduction targets globally, yet whether they are held accountable for the outcomes remains uncertain. By examining the emissions targets that ended in 2020, researchers find low awareness of the failed targets and limited negative reactions from different stakeholders. Nature Climate Change
- [2024 Year in Review: Key Wins, Challenges, and What’s Next for Sustainable Agriculture](https://environment.org/2024-year-in-review-key-wins-challenges-and-whats-next-for-sustainable-agriculture/) - There’s no such thing as a ‘quiet’ year when it comes to federal food and farm policy, and 2024 proved to be no exception! As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the progress we have made toward building a more resilient and equitable farm and food system. Amidst endless delays in
- [Empty promises for emissions targets](https://environment.org/empty-promises-for-emissions-targets/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02239-0Accountability serves as an adhesive that binds commitment to results. Now, a study on corporate carbon emissions targets reveals that firms hold limited accountability to their targets, with little public backlash against missed targets. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule to Bring Fairness to Poultry Tournament System](https://environment.org/release-nsac-applauds-final-rule-to-bring-fairness-to-poultry-tournament-system/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule to Bring Fairness to Poultry Tournament System Washington, DC, January 14, 2025 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for today’s announcement of a new final rule under the Packers and
- [Climate change is projected to drive renewed spongy moth attacks on North American forests](https://environment.org/climate-change-is-projected-to-drive-renewed-spongy-moth-attacks-on-north-american-forests/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02206-9For almost 30 years, an insect fungal disease has repressed defoliation caused by the spongy moth in North American hardwood forests. The fungus needs cool, moist weather, but computer models project that the effects of climate change will prevent the fungus from killing spongy moths, which could
- [Release: Funding Deal Delivers Disaster Relief but Fails to Support Farmers in Building Resilience Against Future Crises](https://environment.org/release-funding-deal-delivers-disaster-relief-but-fails-to-support-farmers-in-building-resilience-against-future-crises/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Funding Deal Delivers Disaster Relief but Fails to Support Farmers in Building Resilience Against Future Crises Washington, DC, December 18, 2024 – Yesterday, Congressional leaders reached an agreement to fund the government, extend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), and
- [Trailing edge contractions common in interior western US trees under varying disturbances](https://environment.org/trailing-edge-contractions-common-in-interior-western-us-trees-under-varying-disturbances/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02235-4Climate change and disturbances are changing forest tree composition, but it is not clear if disturbances assist trees in tracking their climate ranges. This study shows that the impact of disturbance on range shifts is dependent on the tree species and type of disturbance. Nature Climate Change
- [Publisher Correction: Brazil’s coastline under attack](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-brazils-coastline-under-attack/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02243-yPublisher Correction: Brazil’s coastline under attack Nature Climate Change
- [Navigating the technical dialogue of the first global stocktake from process to findings](https://environment.org/navigating-the-technical-dialogue-of-the-first-global-stocktake-from-process-to-findings/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02220-xThe first global stocktake marks an important step in enabling Parties to the Paris Agreement to enhance their climate actions and support with the aim of achieving long-term goals. Two co-facilitators of the technical dialogue discuss the process, findings, relationship with political outcomes and implications for future
- [Wind changes enhance ENSO](https://environment.org/wind-changes-enhance-enso/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02228-3Wind changes enhance ENSO Nature Climate Change
- [Comment: In Package to Avert Government Shutdown, Congress Picks Winners and Losers in Farm Country](https://environment.org/comment-in-package-to-avert-government-shutdown-congress-picks-winners-and-losers-in-farm-country/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: In Package to Avert Government Shutdown, Congress Picks Winners and Losers in Farm Country Washington, DC, December 21, 2024 – On Friday evening, Congress approved the American Relief Act, 2025 to extend government funding through March 14, 2025, extend certain provisions of the
- [Climate-induced divergence of song](https://environment.org/climate-induced-divergence-of-song/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02222-9Vocal communication is essential for information transmission in many species, such as that related to mating opportunities or predator presence. Recent research revealing how phenotypic changes brought about by a changing climate may influence vocal communication raises some serious concerns for conservation management. Nature Climate Change
- [Facts About The Universe That Might Make Your Head Explode!](https://environment.org/facts-about-the-universe-that-might-make-your-head-explode/) - Discover incredible facts about the universe, stars, galaxies and the Solar System. The music video below introduces some key points that we explore further in the article! Page Index Table of Contents Toggle Page IndexWhat Is The Universe?What Is A Galaxy?What Is A Star?How Are Stars Formed?Examples Of Different Types Of StarsThe Solar SystemWhat Is
- [Comment: Partisan House Deal Falls Short of Meeting Farmers’ Needs](https://environment.org/comment-partisan-house-deal-falls-short-of-meeting-farmers-needs/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Washington, DC, December 19, 2024 – On Thursday afternoon, reporting indicated that House Republicans had reached a partisan internal agreement on a deal to fund the government that includes disaster relief and a “clean” farm bill extension, but lacks other key priorities. The following
- [Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity](https://environment.org/scientists-from-57-countries-want-to-end-siloed-decision-making-on-climate-and-biodiversity/) - As global temperatures rise from the burning of fossil fuels, researchers and policymakers have proposed solutions like installing renewable energy, replacing gasoline-powered cars with electric ones, and developing technology to suck carbon out of the air. But these policies often address climate change in isolation — without regard for other pressing issues like a decline
- [Climate justice discussions need new participants and new audiences](https://environment.org/climate-justice-discussions-need-new-participants-and-new-audiences/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02219-4Climate justice discussions need new participants and new audiences Nature Climate Change
- [Release: NSAC Urges Congress to Include Popular Conservation Funding in Farm Bill Extension](https://environment.org/release-nsac-urges-congress-to-include-popular-conservation-funding-in-farm-bill-extension/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Urges Congress to Include Popular Conservation Funding in Farm Bill Extension Washington, DC, December 13, 2024 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), a coalition of more than 150 farm, food, conservation, and rural organizations, called on Congress to prioritize additional
- [Rainfall complexity in mountains](https://environment.org/rainfall-complexity-in-mountains/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02209-6Rainfall complexity in mountains Nature Climate Change
- [Author Correction: Aligning renewable energy expansion with climate-driven range shifts](https://environment.org/author-correction-aligning-renewable-energy-expansion-with-climate-driven-range-shifts/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02216-7Author Correction: Aligning renewable energy expansion with climate-driven range shifts Nature Climate Change
- [Predicted exposure of communities in southeastern United States to climate-related coastal hazards](https://environment.org/predicted-exposure-of-communities-in-southeastern-united-states-to-climate-related-coastal-hazards/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02181-1A rigorous analysis of twenty-first-century multi-hazard exposure for US Southeast Atlantic coastal communities indicates that up to 70% of residents will be exposed daily to shallow and emerging groundwater by approximately 2100. This threat further exacerbates the impacts of other coastal stressors, such as flooding, beach erosion
- [Release: Stabenow Introduces Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act](https://environment.org/release-stabenow-introduces-rural-prosperity-and-food-security-act/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Stabenow Introduces Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Comprehensive Farm Bill Draft Would Strengthen Support for Farmers and Rural Communities Washington, DC, November 19, 2024 – Yesterday, U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Rural Prosperity and
- [Pathways for urgent action towards climate resilient development](https://environment.org/pathways-for-urgent-action-towards-climate-resilient-development/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02190-0There is a closing window of opportunity to ensure a sustainable future for all, with deep and rapid action needed this decade. Inclusive and just climate resilient development advances sustainable development and keeps open pathways to a liveable planet but requires urgent and fundamental shifts in prevailing
- [Release: NSAC Commends White House Request for Disaster Assistance for ALL Farmers](https://environment.org/release-nsac-commends-white-house-request-for-disaster-assistance-for-all-farmers/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Commends White House Request for Disaster Assistance for ALL Farmers Congress must follow and authorize revenue-based disaster assistance to support farmers and ranchers reeling from Hurricanes Helene and Milton Washington, DC, November 20, 2024 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released
- [How a dwindling helium supply is impacting public land management](https://environment.org/how-a-dwindling-helium-supply-is-impacting-public-land-management/) - In October, the Bureau of Land Management finalized a new resource management plan for Colorado’s Western Slope that will determine how 2 million acres of public land are managed for the next 15-20 years. The plan includes some conservation wins; it sets aside land designated as critical habitat, for example, and institutes extra protections for
- [Projections of multiple climate-related coastal hazards for the US Southeast Atlantic](https://environment.org/projections-of-multiple-climate-related-coastal-hazards-for-the-us-southeast-atlantic/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02180-2Multiple climate-related coastal hazards could impact people, infrastructure and ecosystems, yet previous works often focused on flooding only. By analysing the future exposure to four types of hazard along the US Southeast Atlantic coast, this research emphasizes the risks beyond flooding. Nature Climate Change
- [Top 10 Halloween Animals That Will Give You Chills](https://environment.org/top-10-halloween-animals-that-will-give-you-chills/) - A list of ten Halloween animals with fascinating facts on each. Scroll down to view the animals, or watch the video below! What’s your favorite scary animal? Let us know in the comments! Halloween Animals List Table of Contents Toggle Halloween Animals List Bats Camel Spiders Cockroaches Rats Scorpions Slugs Snakes Spiders Toads Wolves Discover
- [Guest Post: Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer](https://environment.org/guest-post-is-the-future-of-organic-food-at-risk-research-funding-holds-the-answer/) - The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. Organic practices enhance soil health and biodiversity, foster resource regeneration, and help mitigate and build resilience to climate change. This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers
- [Impact of climate change on vaccine responses and inequity](https://environment.org/impact-of-climate-change-on-vaccine-responses-and-inequity/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02192-yClimate change poses a substantial threat to global health by altering environmental conditions and impacting vaccine effectiveness. We explore how climate change impacts vaccines and worsens inequities, highlighting the need for further research and targeted interventions. Nature Climate Change
- [Different Types Of Squirrels Found in North America With Pictures](https://environment.org/different-types-of-squirrels-found-in-north-america-with-pictures/) - On this page is a list of common squirrel species found in North America. Squirrels are rodents belonging to the squirrel family, Sciuridae. This family has several subfamilies, the most notable of these in North America being the tree squirrels (which includes the three species of flying squirrels found in North America), and the ground
- [Release: New JAFSCD Commentary Highlights Urgent Need for Federal Investment in Urban Agriculture](https://environment.org/release-new-jafscd-commentary-highlights-urgent-need-for-federal-investment-in-urban-agriculture/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: New JAFSCD Commentary Highlights Urgent Need for Federal Investment in Urban Agriculture Washington, DC, October 31, 2024 – In a new commentary published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD), authors Hagan Capnerhurst of Michigan Food and Farming Systems,
- [‘We may have less to offer’: US negotiators confront diminished standing at COP29](https://environment.org/we-may-have-less-to-offer-us-negotiators-confront-diminished-standing-at-cop29/) - As dozens of heads of state arrived in Azerbaijan for the annual United Nations climate talks this week, one absent world leader’s name was on everyone’s lips. At press conference after press conference, questions arose about the election of Donald Trump. The U.S. president-elect has threatened to pull the United States out of the landmark
- [Emergence of a climate oscillation in the Arctic Ocean due to global warming](https://environment.org/emergence-of-a-climate-oscillation-in-the-arctic-ocean-due-to-global-warming/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02171-3Abrupt transitions in the climate system are discussed mostly in terms of mean state changes. Here, the authors use simulations to show that a decline in Arctic sea ice can lead to a new multidecadal mode of surface temperatures in the Arctic Ocean. Nature Climate Change
- [A Regional Approach Creates Fairer Competition](https://environment.org/a-regional-approach-creates-fairer-competition/) - Editor’s Note: This blog post is the third in a series taking a deeper look at how federal market opportunities support the success of efficient regional food systems. Part one details USDA’s recent supply chain infrastructure investments and how they have equipped regional processors and distributors. Part two describes the essential role that community partners
- [Stewarding Success: How Did CSP Perform in My State?](https://environment.org/stewarding-success-how-did-csp-perform-in-my-state/) - Each State Tells a Story Generally, CSP fared well during the 2018 Farm Bill despite enduring significant budget cuts and a difficult transition to competitive contract renewals. NRCS staff continued to serve American farmers and ranchers, enrolling 49 million new acres into CSP between fiscal years (FY) 2019 to 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- [Scary Animals Pictures & Facts With FREE Printable Quiz](https://environment.org/scary-animals-pictures-facts-with-free-printable-quiz/) - A list of the world’s scariest animals! On this page, you’ll find pictures and information on creepy creatures from around the world, including mammals that drink blood, reptiles with venomous saliva, birds with terrifying calls, lizards that squirt blood from their eyes, and arachnids with freakishly large mouthparts! Free Printable Halloween Animals Quiz To Download
- [Return the burn](https://environment.org/return-the-burn/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02188-8Return the burn Nature Climate Change
- [Increased environmental drying risk for anurans globally under projected climate change](https://environment.org/increased-environmental-drying-risk-for-anurans-globally-under-projected-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02169-xClimate change is exacerbating the severity of drought for life on land, especially for drying-sensitive species such as anurans (frogs and toads). Evaporative water loss rates for anurans are expected to double in areas with increased aridity. Increased drought severity combined with climate warming will likely reduce
- [Author Correction: Attributing human mortality from fire PM2.5 to climate change](https://environment.org/author-correction-attributing-human-mortality-from-fire-pm2-5-to-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02195-9Author Correction: Attributing human mortality from fire PM2.5 to climate change Nature Climate Change
- [Chronic health problems amplify heat risk in the Rio Grande Valley](https://environment.org/chronic-health-problems-amplify-heat-risk-in-the-rio-grande-valley/) - Something seemed amiss when police officer Oscar Lizarraga arrived at the Conquistador Apartments. Maria Ester Singh hadn’t yet paid that month’s rent, and the apartment manager said that was unusual. Singh’s daughter, who lives outside Houston, hadn’t heard from her since April. She asked a cousin in Brownsville to check in on her. Now it
- [Extreme heat disproportionately exacerbates health issues by threatening fresh food supply](https://environment.org/extreme-heat-disproportionately-exacerbates-health-issues-by-threatening-fresh-food-supply/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02172-2Record-breaking temperatures pose critical risks to the global food supply, particularly endangering fresh produce. Urgent enhancements in food safety measures, including re-evaluating the impact of food production, improving cold chain logistics and adapting dietary practices, are required to ensure the resilience of food systems and public health.
- [Galapagos Islands Animals: Interesting Species Found On The Islands](https://environment.org/galapagos-islands-animals-interesting-species-found-on-the-islands/) - The Galápagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, about 600 miles (970 kilometers) west of mainland Ecuador. Due to their remote location, the Galápagos Islands are home to a large number of endemic animals; animals that are found nowhere else on Earth. During his visit to the Galápagos Islands in 1835, naturalist Charles Darwin
- [Drought and aridity influence internal migration worldwide](https://environment.org/drought-and-aridity-influence-internal-migration-worldwide/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02165-1 Limited comparative evidence exists on the impacts of climatic factors on internal migration. Here, using a harmonized census-based dataset, the authors find that drought and aridity substantially increase internal migration, with considerable heterogeneity across regions, age groups and education levels. Nature Climate Change
- [Relaxing fertility policies and delaying retirement age increase China’s carbon emissions](https://environment.org/relaxing-fertility-policies-and-delaying-retirement-age-increase-chinas-carbon-emissions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02145-5Relaxing fertility policies and delaying retirement age would increase China’s household carbon footprint mainly by boosting population and labour. Policymakers should synergize policies targeting population ageing and climate change, which are both crucial for sustainable development. Nature Climate Change
- [Stream flow and community stability](https://environment.org/stream-flow-and-community-stability/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02158-0Stream flow and community stability Nature Climate Change
- [Is climate anxiety a pressing problem, or a luxury?](https://environment.org/is-climate-anxiety-a-pressing-problem-or-a-luxury/) - This story is part of the Grist arts and culture series Moral Hazards, a weeklong exploration of the complex — sometimes contradictory — factors that drive our ethical decision-making in the age of global warming. In May 2014, Kate Schapira carted a little table with a hand-painted sign out to a park near her home
- [Scientists have emotional responses to climate change too](https://environment.org/scientists-have-emotional-responses-to-climate-change-too/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 03 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02139-3The dominant paradigm holding that science is always objective needs to be challenged. When scientists’ opinions about climate change and their own fears are seen as irrelevant, it suggests that science is separate from society; however, this perspective ultimately weakens climate science. Nature Climate Change
- [Cool Dinosaurs Pictures And Interesting Facts: The Coolest Dinosaurs](https://environment.org/cool-dinosaurs-pictures-and-interesting-facts-the-coolest-dinosaurs/) - List of cool dinosaurs with pictures and facts. Discover the coolest dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era! Watch the video below to meet the world's coolest dinosaurs! Cool Dinosaurs Cool dinosaurs are dinosaurs that have abilities, physical characteristics or lifestyles that are a little out of the ordinary. Chasmosaurus, for example, has a huge bony frill
- [Major step up in carbon capture and storage needed to keep warming below 2 °C](https://environment.org/major-step-up-in-carbon-capture-and-storage-needed-to-keep-warming-below-2-c/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02112-0A feasibility analysis reveals that carbon capture and storage capacity might be able to expand fast enough to meet the requirements of 2 °C climate pathways but will unlikely meet those for 1.5 °C. Moreover, carbon capture and storage is unlikely to capture and store more than
- [Release: Senate Hearing Highlights Need for Broader View of Beginning Farmer Challenges](https://environment.org/release-senate-hearing-highlights-need-for-broader-view-of-beginning-farmer-challenges/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Senate Hearing Highlights Need for Broader View of Beginning Farmer Challenges Washington, DC, June 5, 2024 – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade held a hearing entitled, “Pathways to Farming: Helping
- [Agriculture Spending Bills Must Address Broad Demand for Research and Conservation Programs](https://environment.org/agriculture-spending-bills-must-address-broad-demand-for-research-and-conservation-programs/) - On June 11, 2024, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 on a party-line vote. The bill – which provides Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) –
- [Government Funding and Farm Bill’s Future Top Congress’ September To-Do List](https://environment.org/government-funding-and-farm-bills-future-top-congress-september-to-do-list/) - On September 9, 2024, Congress will be back in session in Washington, DC for the first time since early August. Yet, their return will be short lived. In an election year, Members of Congress spend all of October and early November in their states and Congressional districts. In total, Congress will be in session for
- [Satellite observations reveal the complex annual dynamics of tropical aboveground carbon](https://environment.org/satellite-observations-reveal-the-complex-annual-dynamics-of-tropical-aboveground-carbon/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02119-7Tropical aboveground carbon is a crucial yet complex component of the terrestrial carbon budget. Here, remote observations reveal annual losses (from fire emissions and forest disturbances) and post-loss recovery of tropical aboveground carbon for 2010–2020, which overall resulted in tropical lands being a moderate carbon sink. Nature
- [Disproportionate impact of atmospheric heat events on lake surface water temperature increases](https://environment.org/disproportionate-impact-of-atmospheric-heat-events-on-lake-surface-water-temperature-increases/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02122-yLake surface water temperatures have increased over recent decades, mainly driven by atmospheric conditions. Here the authors demonstrate that heat events drive a disproportionately large part of this lake surface warming and increases in lake heatwaves. Nature Climate Change
- [No one should be surprised that South America is burning](https://environment.org/no-one-should-be-surprised-that-south-america-is-burning/) - South America is experiencing its worst forest fire season in nearly two decades, with millions of acres burning across several countries. The blazes come amid the region’s worst drought on record, and are no surprise to climate scientists who have seen this coming for decades. Satellite data analyzed by Brazil’s space research agency INPE identified
- [Energy from buildings is key to a warming climate](https://environment.org/energy-from-buildings-is-key-to-a-warming-climate/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02131-xThe energy used to heat or cool buildings does not only contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but also to other direct forms of heat exchange between buildings and their environment. A study now quantifies the feedback between buildings and their surrounding temperatures, yielding more reliable estimates of
- [The Most Popular Dinosaurs: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/the-most-popular-dinosaurs-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Many different types of dinosaurs have been discovered, but only a relatively small number of these have become household names. Here is a list of the most popular dinosaurs. What makes a dinosaur popular? Size is important; there are many dinosaurs like T. rex, but T. rex, being among the biggest, is the one that
- [Explore Food Waste Collection With Nicole Chardoul](https://environment.org/explore-food-waste-collection-with-nicole-chardoul/) - Maximize Local Organics Recycling with Food Waste Collection Are you considering food waste collection in your community? With Materials Management Planning underway across Michigan counties, now is the perfect moment for local communities to explore this opportunity. Join RRS Vice President Nicole Chardoul for a half-day training on introducing food waste into compost collection programs
- [Biden’s FEMA director tried to fix the agency. Did she succeed?](https://environment.org/bidens-fema-director-tried-to-fix-the-agency-did-she-succeed/) - When President Joe Biden nominated Deanne Criswell to serve as the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2021, she received a unanimous confirmation, a rare gesture of bipartisan support from the bitterly divided U.S. Senate. A longtime firefighter who served overseas in the Colorado Air National Guard, Criswell also had decades of emergency
- [Integrating night studies into climate science](https://environment.org/integrating-night-studies-into-climate-science/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 03 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02117-9Night-time activities substantially impact climate change yet remain widely overlooked in climate research and action. We advocate for incorporating night studies into discussions surrounding climate socio-ecological dynamics to develop equitable and effective adaptation and mitigation strategies, especially in cities. Nature Climate Change
- [Climate change will exacerbate land conflict between agriculture and timber production](https://environment.org/climate-change-will-exacerbate-land-conflict-between-agriculture-and-timber-production/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02113-zIncreases in crop and timber production are necessary to meet rising needs. Here the authors predict how current forestry land is likely to face increased competition from agriculture as climate change shifts land-use suitability. Nature Climate Change
- [Methane leaks are a climate problem. These satellites could help find them.](https://environment.org/methane-leaks-are-a-climate-problem-these-satellites-could-help-find-them/) - The vision “It doesn’t matter how many thermographers we have, boots on the ground, satellites flying in the air, people with drones and airplanes and all the other technology, none of it matters if you don’t stop methane. None of it counts.” — Sharon Wilson, “methane hunter” and director of Oilfield Witness The spotlight Back
- [Pushing the frontiers in climate modelling and analysis with machine learning](https://environment.org/pushing-the-frontiers-in-climate-modelling-and-analysis-with-machine-learning/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02095-yMachine learning methods allow for advances in many aspects of climate research. In this Perspective, the authors give an overview of recent progress and remaining challenges to harvest the full potential of machine learning methods. Nature Climate Change
- [Brazil’s coastline under attack](https://environment.org/brazils-coastline-under-attack/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02110-2Brazil’s coastline under attack Nature Climate Change
- [Reducing climate change impacts from the global food system through diet shifts](https://environment.org/reducing-climate-change-impacts-from-the-global-food-system-through-diet-shifts/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02084-1Food choices greatly affect global GHG emissions, but the contributions of different groups, across or within countries, are highly unequal. Adopting the global planetary health diet could yield co-benefits by reducing both emissions and inequality among populations. Nature Climate Change
- [Long-term planning requires climate projections beyond 2100](https://environment.org/long-term-planning-requires-climate-projections-beyond-2100/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02085-0Long-term planning requires climate projections beyond 2100 Nature Climate Change
- [Author Correction: Accelerated warming in the North Pacific since 2013](https://environment.org/author-correction-accelerated-warming-in-the-north-pacific-since-2013/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 02 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02109-9Author Correction: Accelerated warming in the North Pacific since 2013 Nature Climate Change
- [Vulnerability of mineral-associated soil organic carbon to climate across global drylands](https://environment.org/vulnerability-of-mineral-associated-soil-organic-carbon-to-climate-across-global-drylands/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02087-yProtection afforded by inorganic minerals is assumed to make mineral-associated organic carbon less susceptible to loss under climate change than particulate organic carbon. However, a global study of soil organic carbon from drylands suggests that this is not the case. Nature Climate Change
- [Prehistoric Sea Creatures With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/prehistoric-sea-creatures-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - A list of prehistoric sea creatures that inhabited the world’s oceans before, during, and after the age of the dinosaurs. Read on to discover amazing prehistoric ocean animals such as plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, pliosaurs, mosasaurs and ammonites. Index Table of Contents Toggle IndexIntroductionAmmoniteArchelonBasilosaurusCretoxyrhinaDakosaurusDunkleosteusElasmosaurusHelicoprionIchthyosaursIchthyosaurusLivyatan melvilleiLiopleurodonMegalodonMosasaursMosasaurusNothosaursNothosaurusOpabiniaPlesiosaursPlesiosaurusPliosaursPliosaurusShastasaurusTylosaurusXiphactinusDiscover More With Active Wild You can see a list of books on
- [As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water](https://environment.org/as-the-rio-grande-runs-dry-south-texas-cities-look-to-alternatives-for-water/) - The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area’s thirst turned away from the region
- [Tree movements promote carbon sink](https://environment.org/tree-movements-promote-carbon-sink/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02059-2Climate change threatens the role of forests as long-term carbon sinks. Tree planting programmes that incorporate assisted migration of tree species and seed sources can help to mitigate this impact. Nature Climate Change
- [Texas Butterflies – List Of Species With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/texas-butterflies-list-of-species-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Texas butterflies pictures and facts – a list of common and notable butterfly species found in Texas. With habitats ranging from deserts to forests, Texas is home to a vast number of different butterfly types – the state is home to an estimated 450-plus butterfly species. On this page, we list 25 common and /
- [Enhanced policy adequacy facilitates national climate adaptation tracking across Africa](https://environment.org/enhanced-policy-adequacy-facilitates-national-climate-adaptation-tracking-across-africa/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02055-6Inadequate information in national adaptation policies limits the ability to track national adaptation progress in Africa. Enhancing coverage, consistency and robustness of these policies offers a clear path to establish effective, nationally led adaptation-tracking infrastructure. Nature Climate Change
- [Camptosaurus Facts & Pictures: Meet A Jurassic Ornithopod Dinosaur](https://environment.org/camptosaurus-facts-pictures-meet-a-jurassic-ornithopod-dinosaur/) - Camptosaurus was an ornithopod dinosaur that roamed North America during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 157 to 145 million years ago. Table of Contents Toggle Camptosaurus FactsWhat Did Camptosaurus Look Like?What Does The Name Camptosaurus Mean?What Type Of Dinosaur Was Camptosaurus?Where Did Camptosaurus Live?What Dinosaurs Lived At The Same Time As Camptosaurus?Discover More About Dinosaurs
- [The siting of an offshore wind port raises new conflicts in Maine](https://environment.org/the-siting-of-an-offshore-wind-port-raises-new-conflicts-in-maine/) - Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: Dozens of neighbors, workers, and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a
- [Explaining green industrial policy in an age of globalization](https://environment.org/explaining-green-industrial-policy-in-an-age-of-globalization/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02072-5Governments are increasingly using industrial policy to develop low-carbon economic sectors and catalyse the energy transition. A recent study provides a framework to explain why governments adopt different types of green industrial policy, depending on industry position in the global supply chain and types of uncertainty. Nature
- [Compsognathus Facts & Pictures, A Small Jurassic Predatory Dinosaur](https://environment.org/compsognathus-facts-pictures-a-small-jurassic-predatory-dinosaur/) - Compsognathus, a small but fascinating dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, has captivated dinosaur enthusiasts since its discovery in the mid-19th century. Compsognathus is primarily known for its small size; for many years it was the smallest-known dinosaur, and is often compared to a modern chicken in size (smaller dinosaurs, such as Microraptor and Parvicursor
- [Higher-resolution projections needed for small island climates](https://environment.org/higher-resolution-projections-needed-for-small-island-climates/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02028-9Projections of the future climate of small island states and territories are currently limited by the coarse resolution of models. We call for rapid global and regional cooperation to develop projections compatible with small island scales, providing relevant local information and decision-making tools. Nature Climate Change
- [Strategies to improve the impact of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities](https://environment.org/strategies-to-improve-the-impact-of-the-ipcc-special-report-on-climate-change-and-cities/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 03 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02060-9Urban areas are an important focus for effective climate action in the coming decade. This Perspective proposes transformational strategies to accelerate and upscale the impact of the planned Special Report on Climate Change and Cities in the IPCC seventh assessment cycle. Nature Climate Change
- [Deinonychus Facts & Pictures – Complete Guide To The Cretaceous Predator](https://environment.org/deinonychus-facts-pictures-complete-guide-to-the-cretaceous-predator/) - Deinonychus was a predatory dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous Period. Its name, which means “terrible claw”, refers to the large, sickle-shaped claws on each hind foot. The “Velociraptors” depicted in Jurassic Park were actually modelled on Deinonychus, rather than the true Velociraptor, which was significantly smaller. Read on to find out more about
- [Ocean dynamics contribute to the amplifying Atlantic–Pacific salinity contrast](https://environment.org/ocean-dynamics-contribute-to-the-amplifying-atlantic-pacific-salinity-contrast/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02036-9Observational data suggest a dramatic increase in the salinity contrast between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans over the course of the past half-century. Ocean dynamical processes driven by winds and warming, in addition to surface freshwater fluxes, make important contributions to basin-scale changes in ocean salinity. Nature
- [Keystone Species Examples; List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/keystone-species-examples-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Keystone species are species that hold an ecosystem together; without them, the ecosystem wouldn’t function. Some keystone species are predators, some are herbivores, but whatever their place in the food chain, all of the other species in the ecosystem rely on them. On this page are examples of keystone species from ecosystems in different parts
- [A group of young people just forced Hawaiʻi to take major climate action](https://environment.org/a-group-of-young-people-just-forced-hawaiʻi-to-take-major-climate-action/) - The government of Hawaiʻi and a group of young people have reached a historic settlement that requires the state to decarbonize its transportation network. The agreement is the first of its kind in the nation and comes two years after 13 Hawaiian youth sued the state Department of Transportation for failing to protect their “constitutional
- [Misestimations as a barrier to climate action](https://environment.org/misestimations-as-a-barrier-to-climate-action/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02045-8Effective climate action requires understanding of the contribution of individual actions, firms and industries to greenhouse gas emissions. Now a study illustrates widespread misestimations of emission impacts and reveals underlying psychological processes. Nature Climate Change
- [Dinosaurs – The Complete Guide, With Facts And Pictures](https://environment.org/dinosaurs-the-complete-guide-with-facts-and-pictures/) - Your complete guide to dinosaurs! Read on to become an expert on all aspects of dinosaurs and life in the Mesozoic Era! On this page, you'll find lists of dinosaurs by period, plus a huge amount of interesting dino facts, including: What is a dinosaur? When and where did dinosaurs live? How long did dinosaurs
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to Senate Republicans’ Draft Farm Bill Summary](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-senate-republicans-draft-farm-bill-summary/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to Senate Republicans’ Draft Farm Bill Summary Washington, DC, June 11, 2024 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans’ farm
- [Publisher Correction: Warming food webs at high latitudes](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-warming-food-webs-at-high-latitudes/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02049-4Publisher Correction: Warming food webs at high latitudes Nature Climate Change
- [Downstream effects: The cautionary tale of the Mississippi River](https://environment.org/downstream-effects-the-cautionary-tale-of-the-mississippi-river/) - In an often-excerpted passage from his memoir, Life on the Mississippi, Mark Twain describes how his perceptions of the Mississippi River changed after he spent months piloting a steamboat up and down its muddy length. “The face of the water, in time, became a wonderful book,” he said, allowing him to read the bends and
- [Safari Animals List: Pictures & Facts On Over 50 Interesting Species](https://environment.org/safari-animals-list-pictures-facts-on-over-50-interesting-species/) - Safari animals include the iconic “Big Five” consisting of the lion, African elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and African buffalo, together with other African species such as antelopes, baboons, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, ostriches and vultures. On this page is a list of African safari animals, with pictures and interesting facts on each species. Whether you’re planning a
- [Extreme weather events do not increase political parties' environmental attention](https://environment.org/extreme-weather-events-do-not-increase-political-parties-environmental-attention/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02024-zAddressing the consequences of climate change requires political attention and leadership. However, this study shows that apart from Green parties, political parties do not increase their attention to environmental issues following extreme weather events. Nature Climate Change
- [Animal Sounds – Listen To Amazing Examples Of Animal Sounds](https://environment.org/animal-sounds-listen-to-amazing-examples-of-animal-sounds/) - On this page, you can listen to many different animal sounds and discover why being able to make and hear sounds is a vital part of the lives of many different types of animals. The melodic songs of birds, the howling of a pack of wolves and the mournful calls of whales are some of
- [Nuclear watchdog tracks warming](https://environment.org/nuclear-watchdog-tracks-warming/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02044-9Nuclear watchdog tracks warming Nature Climate Change
- [Virginia has the biggest data center market in the world. Can it also decarbonize its grid?](https://environment.org/virginia-has-the-biggest-data-center-market-in-the-world-can-it-also-decarbonize-its-grid/) - While short-lived, the denial came as a surprise. This March, Loudoun County, a suburb of Washington, D.C. in northern Virginia that is home to the greatest concentration of data centers in the world, made an unexpected move: It rejected a proposal to let a company build a bigger data center than existing zoning automatically allowed.
- [Pacific climate variability biases constrained warming projections towards low estimates](https://environment.org/pacific-climate-variability-biases-constrained-warming-projections-towards-low-estimates/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02018-xA comprehensive analysis of observations and model simulations finds that future global mean warming is likely to be larger than previously thought, and that limiting global warming to well below 2°C will be more difficult than previously anticipated. Nature Climate Change
- [Oviraptor Facts & Pictures: Complete Guide To A Cretaceous Period Dinosaur](https://environment.org/oviraptor-facts-pictures-complete-guide-to-a-cretaceous-period-dinosaur/) - Oviraptor was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in the Gobi Desert around a century ago, Oviraptor was given the name “egg thief”, as it was found alongside some fossilized eggs. The dinosaur is now believed to have been brooding the eggs, rather than stealing them. As
- [Release: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act](https://environment.org/release-nsac-applauds-introduction-of-the-save-our-small-farms-act/) - Washington, DC, June 4, 2024 – Today, Connecticut Representatives Hayes (D-CT-5), Larson (D-CT-1), Courtney (D-CT-2), DeLauro (D-CT-3), and Himes (D-CT-4) teamed up with Reps. Adams (D-NC-12), Neal (D-MA-1), McGovern (D-MA-2), and Jackson (D-TX-18) to introduce the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act. This bill would meaningfully expand access to the farm safety net for small,
- [California sides with big utilities, trimming incentives for community solar projects](https://environment.org/california-sides-with-big-utilities-trimming-incentives-for-community-solar-projects/) - This story was originally published by CalMatters. California’s utilities regulator adopted new rules for community solar projects on Friday, despite warnings from clean energy advocates that the move will actually undercut efforts to expand solar power options for low-income customers. The state’s biggest utility companies advocated for the new rules. Community solar projects are generally
- [Climate change and geohazards](https://environment.org/climate-change-and-geohazards/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02026-xLong-term monitoring is required to determine whether climate change is having an impact on shallow geohazard frequency and magnitude; however, these records rarely exist. An innovative approach, using tree damage as evidence, suggests climate change has shifted the seasonality of alpine rockfalls as well as increasing their
- [Huayangosaurus Facts & Pictures: Discover An Early Relative Of Stegosaurus](https://environment.org/huayangosaurus-facts-pictures-discover-an-early-relative-of-stegosaurus/) - Huayangosaurus was a mid-sized stegosaurid dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic period. Discovered in the fossil beds of Sichuan Province, China, this herbivorous dinosaur roamed the Earth approximately 165 million years ago. With its distinctive bony plates and defensive tail and shoulder spikes, Huayangosaurus is one of the earliest known stegosaurids. Table of Contents Toggle Huayangosaurus
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-house-agriculture-committee-markup-of-the-farm-food-and-national-security-act/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act Washington, DC, May 24, 2024 – Early this morning, the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture reported the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of
- [Current and future global water scarcity intensifies when accounting for surface water quality](https://environment.org/current-and-future-global-water-scarcity-intensifies-when-accounting-for-surface-water-quality/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02007-0Polluted water contributes to water scarcity. Here the authors project water demands, availability and quality under climate and socio-economic changes and show that 56–66% of the global population will be exposed to clean water scarcity at the end of the century. Nature Climate Change
- [What’s the difference between Indigenous nations co-managing or co-stewarding their land? A lot.](https://environment.org/whats-the-difference-between-indigenous-nations-co-managing-or-co-stewarding-their-land-a-lot/) - For a decade, wind farm companies had been eyeing Molok Luyuk — a mountain ridge of religious importance to tribes in northern California, whose people have worked for years to protect it. It’s also widely biodiverse with elk, mountain lions, and black bears, as well as 40 rare plants such as the pink adobe lily.
- [Camposaurus Facts & Pictures: Predatory Dinosaur Of The Late Jurassic](https://environment.org/camposaurus-facts-pictures-predatory-dinosaur-of-the-late-jurassic/) - Camposaurus was an early theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period in North America. Very little is known about this bipedal predator, which was discovered in Arizona, USA, as only limited fossil remains have been discovered. Table of Contents Toggle Camposaurus FactsWhat Did Camposaurus Look Like?What Does The Name Camposaurus Mean?What Type Of
- [Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward](https://environment.org/release-house-farm-bill-misses-opportunity-to-move-agriculture-forward/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward Washington, DC, May 20, 2024 – On Friday, May 17, the House Agriculture Committee released the long-awaited Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (FFNSA). The 942 page discussion draft arrived
- [Cross-border CO2 transport decreases public acceptance of carbon capture and storage](https://environment.org/cross-border-co2-transport-decreases-public-acceptance-of-carbon-capture-and-storage/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02023-0Carbon removal using carbon capture and storage (CCS) remains controversial. This study finds that cross-border CO2 transport would hinder public acceptance of CCS, associated with the perceived unfairness. Nature Climate Change
- [Carcharodontosaurus – Discover One Of The Worlds Largest Predatory Dinosaurs](https://environment.org/carcharodontosaurus-discover-one-of-the-worlds-largest-predatory-dinosaurs/) - Carcharodontosaurus, one of the most formidable predators of the mid-Cretaceous period, roamed North Africa approximately 100 to 93 million years ago. This massive theropod, whose name means "shark-toothed lizard," was named for its large, serrated teeth, which were similar to those of today's great white shark. Measuring up to 13 meters (43 feet) in length
- [Funding Available to Support Underserved Farmers: A Look at USDA’s 2501 Grants](https://environment.org/funding-available-to-support-underserved-farmers-a-look-at-usdas-2501-grants/) - Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $ 22.3 million in funding for 2501 grants to help organizations conduct targeted outreach and provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers. The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, more commonly known as the “2501 Program” and administered by USDA’s
- [Remote effects of melting](https://environment.org/remote-effects-of-melting/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02012-3Remote effects of melting Nature Climate Change
- [Best North American Wildlife Field Guides: List Of Recommended Books](https://environment.org/best-north-american-wildlife-field-guides-list-of-recommended-books/) - A selection of the best North American wildlife field guides. Improve your knowledge and appreciation of North American wildlife with these book recommendations... Page Index Table of Contents Toggle Page IndexOur Top PicksThe Best North American Natural History Guide BooksGeneral North American Wildlife GuidesBest North American Wildlife Field Guides: BirdsBest North American Wildlife Field Guides:
- [A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024](https://environment.org/a-deep-dive-on-the-senates-farm-bill-proposal-the-rural-prosperity-and-food-security-act-of-2024/) - On May 1, 2024 – after months of stalled farm bill negotiations on both sides of Capitol Hill – Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a detailed section-by-section summary of her farm bill proposal. NSAC welcomed the pragmatic Senate bill, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (RPFSA), as an important
- [Africa’s carbon budget](https://environment.org/africas-carbon-budget/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02014-1Africa’s carbon budget Nature Climate Change
- [Microsoft employees spent years fighting the tech giant’s oil ties. Now, they’re speaking out.](https://environment.org/microsoft-employees-spent-years-fighting-the-tech-giants-oil-ties-now-theyre-speaking-out/) - For nearly a decade, Holly Alpine (née Beale) loved working at Microsoft. Shortly after finishing college, in July 2014, she landed a job there as a technical account manager. Less than four years later, Alpine was leading a program that invests in environmental projects in the communities where Microsoft’s data centers are located. She was
- [Current national proposals are off track to meet carbon dioxide removal needs](https://environment.org/current-national-proposals-are-off-track-to-meet-carbon-dioxide-removal-needs/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 03 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01993-5Meeting the Paris Agreement targets requires deep emissions reductions supported by a scale-up in carbon dioxide removal. However, current country-reported mitigation pledges are off track to meet carbon dioxide removal needs, unless countries dramatically reduce emissions consistent with low-energy-demand scenarios. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: NSAC Welcomes FDA’s Risk Based Approach to the Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water](https://environment.org/release-nsac-welcomes-fdas-risk-based-approach-to-the-final-rule-on-pre-harvest-agricultural-water/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Welcomes FDA’s Risk Based Approach to the Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Work Remains to Fully Support Farmers in Compliance Washington, DC, May 3, 2024 – Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the Final Rule on Pre-Harvest
- [Texas inmates are being ‘cooked to death’ in extreme heat, complaint alleges](https://environment.org/texas-inmates-are-being-cooked-to-death-in-extreme-heat-complaint-alleges/) - This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. April signaled the beginning of blistering heat for much of Texas. And while the summer heat is uncomfortable for many, it can be deadly
- [Russian collaboration loss risks permafrost carbon emissions network](https://environment.org/russian-collaboration-loss-risks-permafrost-carbon-emissions-network/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02001-6Russian collaboration loss risks permafrost carbon emissions network Nature Climate Change
- [The World’s Most Beautiful Butterflies: Pictures & Facts](https://environment.org/the-worlds-most-beautiful-butterflies-pictures-facts/) - Butterflies are celebrated throughout the world for their bright colors and intricate patterns. Together with moths, they make up the insect order Lepidoptera, and these beautiful flying insects are found on all continents except Antarctica. On this page is a list of the world’s most beautiful butterflies with pictures and facts. Page Index Table of
- [USDA Announces Recipients of New Health Food Financing Expansion Grant](https://environment.org/usda-announces-recipients-of-new-health-food-financing-expansion-grant/) - Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) announced that it will partner with Reinvestment Fund, a national mission-driven financial institution, to fund 16 public-private partnerships. As an expansion of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), the Local and Regional Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program (the HFFI Partnerships Program) will provide technical
- [Senate Bill Offers a Pathway to Sustain Local Food Purchasing Program](https://environment.org/senate-bill-offers-a-pathway-to-sustain-local-food-purchasing-program/) - On March 19, Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat from Rhode Island, led the introduction of the EAT Local Foods Act of 2024 alongside twelve co-sponsors and with 184 endorsements from organizations, farms, and businesses from across the country. The bill seeks to sustain the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program,
- [A water crisis in Mississippi turns into a fight against privatization](https://environment.org/a-water-crisis-in-mississippi-turns-into-a-fight-against-privatization/) - In the summer of 2022, heavy rainfall damaged a water treatment plant in the city of Jackson, Mississippi, precipitating a high-profile public health crisis. The Republican Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency, as thousands of residents were told to boil their water before drinking it. For some, the pressure in their taps was
- [Analysing health system capacity and preparedness for climate change](https://environment.org/analysing-health-system-capacity-and-preparedness-for-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01994-4The authors perform a meta-analysis to assess current and future capacities of healthcare systems under climate change. They summarize the key focus points of current literature and highlight the need for effective policies, trained workforces and redesigned infrastructure to meet future burdens. Nature Climate Change
- [Major Rivers Of Africa: Famous African Rivers, Pictures & Facts](https://environment.org/major-rivers-of-africa-famous-african-rivers-pictures-facts/) - Discover the major rivers of Africa. On this page is a guide to five famous African rivers, with pictures and interesting facts... African Rivers The major rivers of Africa include the Nile, Congo, Niger, Zambezi and Orange. These five famous African rivers are of vital importance to a continent in which many people live in
- [Climate change will impact the value and optimal adoption of residential rooftop solar](https://environment.org/climate-change-will-impact-the-value-and-optimal-adoption-of-residential-rooftop-solar/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01978-4Climate change will affect the adoption of residential rooftop solar photovoltaics by changing the patterns of both electricity generation and demand. This research projects that climate change will increase the future value and optimal capacity of household rooftop solar across the United States. Nature Climate Change
- [Texas Snakes: List With Pictures & Facts, Snakes In Texas](https://environment.org/texas-snakes-list-with-pictures-facts-snakes-in-texas/) - List of Texas snakes, with pictures and facts. Guide to identifying snakes in Texas... Introduction Texas boasts a rich and diverse array of snake species, from the iconic rattlesnakes, typically found in deserts and grasslands, to the nonvenomous water snakes that inhabit the Lone Star State’s wetlands. Snakes are fascinating animals that play an important
- [Take Action: This Farm Bill Should Center Conservation, Not Consolidation ](https://environment.org/take-action-this-farm-bill-should-center-conservation-not-consolidation/) - This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. Farm bill negotiations may be heating up once again after a standstill that has left members of Congress divided about what to prioritize. Now is
- [Sharks at risk from climate-driven coastal upwelling](https://environment.org/sharks-at-risk-from-climate-driven-coastal-upwelling/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01975-7As climate change redirects migration patterns of marine species towards the extremes of their geographic range, sharks find themselves stunned by rising cold upwelling currents. Nature Climate Change
- [Mexico City’s metro system is sinking fast. Yours could be next.](https://environment.org/mexico-citys-metro-system-is-sinking-fast-yours-could-be-next/) - This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. With its expanse of buildings and concrete, Mexico City may not look squishy — but it is. Ever since the Spanish conquistadors drained Lake Texcoco to make way for more urbanization, the land has been gradually compacting under the weight.
- [U.S. National Parks By State: Complete List With Visitor Guides](https://environment.org/u-s-national-parks-by-state-complete-list-with-visitor-guides/) - From the towering sequoias of California to the rugged coastlines of Maine; the Artic wilderness of Alaska to the tropical wetlands of the Florida Everglades, the United States’ sixty-three national parks encompass the country's most iconic landscapes. On this page is a list of U.S. national parks by state. Use the information in this article
- [Western North Pacific tropical cyclone activity modulated by phytoplankton feedback under global warming](https://environment.org/western-north-pacific-tropical-cyclone-activity-modulated-by-phytoplankton-feedback-under-global-warming/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01976-6The degree to which changes in marine organisms due to warming can influence tropical cyclones is not well known. Here the authors show that changing chlorophyll patterns can lead to more landfalling tropical cyclones in East Asia. Nature Climate Change
- [Climate solutions, by the hundred](https://environment.org/climate-solutions-by-the-hundred/) - The spotlight Hey there, Looking Forward fam. We are celebrating a milestone: Today marks the 100th issue of this here old newsletter. Over the past two-plus years, we’ve covered a huge range of climate solutions, from resilience hubs to solar grazing to the power of municipal budgets. We’ve answered some of your insightful questions. We
- [Shining light on residual emissions for cities](https://environment.org/shining-light-on-residual-emissions-for-cities/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 03 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01961-zMany cities are developing plans and strategies to achieve net-zero emissions and combat climate change. However, the operational value of residual emissions remains unknown, thus challenging the integrity, transparency and impact of such pledges. Nature Climate Change
- [Whale Watching Guide: Best Locations In The World, Species, When To Go](https://environment.org/whale-watching-guide-best-locations-in-the-world-species-when-to-go/) - A complete guide to the best whale watching locations in the world, including where and when to go and what to take. Take your first step towards planning a trip of a lifetime! Embarking on a whale watching tour not only provides the thrill of seeing these magnificent creatures up close, but also offers the
- [The EPA wanted to clean up steel mills. Then a group of Rust Belt senators got involved.](https://environment.org/the-epa-wanted-to-clean-up-steel-mills-then-a-group-of-rust-belt-senators-got-involved/) - In early March, a small group of Democratic senators from the Rust Belt sent President Joe Biden an urgent letter. They began by extolling the benefits of two of the Biden administration’s biggest achievements, the bipartisan infrastructure law and the Inflation Reduction Act, calling them “historic investments in our nation’s infrastructure” that will ring in
- [Ageing population and green space dynamics for climate change adaptation in Southeast Asia](https://environment.org/ageing-population-and-green-space-dynamics-for-climate-change-adaptation-in-southeast-asia/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01980-wRapid population ageing is challenging for climate adaptation. Considering ageing demographics and green infrastructure development in 26,885 Southeast Asian communities, the authors find a reduction in green space in ageing communities, especially in socio-economically disadvantaged areas, with implications for vulnerability. Nature Climate Change
- [With energy demand surging, utilities fall back on their old standby: Fossil fuels](https://environment.org/with-energy-demand-surging-utilities-fall-back-on-their-old-standby-fossil-fuels/) - This coverage is made possible through a partnership with WABE and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Georgia is enjoying an economic boom. Lured by tax breaks, high-tech data centers and manufacturers are flooding the state. It’s a trend state leaders are celebrating at
- [The foraging behaviour of consumers leads to more extinctions when temperature increases](https://environment.org/the-foraging-behaviour-of-consumers-leads-to-more-extinctions-when-temperature-increases/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01969-5When the temperature increases, so do the energetic requirements of species. We find that the energetic stress caused by increases in temperature pushes fish species to consume the first prey they encounter to fulfil their immediate needs, rather than focusing on more energetically rewarding prey. This behaviour
- [Wild Horses Species List: Complete List Of All Horse Species](https://environment.org/wild-horses-species-list-complete-list-of-all-horse-species/) - Wild horses are members of the horse family Equidae that have not been domesticated. The term is also used to describe feral horses – animals that live in the wild, but which are descended from domestic horses. On this page is a list of all living horses, asses / donkeys and zebras. The list includes
- [Coastal sink outpaces open ocean](https://environment.org/coastal-sink-outpaces-open-ocean/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01968-6The ocean stores about 30% of the carbon emitted by human activities, regulating atmospheric CO2 levels and the Earth’s climate. Research suggests that this uptake of CO2 has strengthened much faster in coastal ocean waters than in the open ocean due to enhanced biological activity. Nature Climate
- [Historical impacts of grazing on carbon stocks and climate mitigation opportunities](https://environment.org/historical-impacts-of-grazing-on-carbon-stocks-and-climate-mitigation-opportunities/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01957-9Grazing has been shown to have diverse effects on soil carbon, with local variation. This study assesses carbon changes related to grazing globally and finds that, although grazing has reduced soil carbon stocks, managing intensity could increase carbon uptake in both soils and vegetation. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: President Releases Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture Spending](https://environment.org/release-president-releases-budget-request-for-fiscal-year-2025-agriculture-spending/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: President Releases Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture Spending Washington, DC, March 11, 2024 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the President’s Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The proposal for FY25 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025)
- [An amplified groundwater recharge response to climate change](https://environment.org/an-amplified-groundwater-recharge-response-to-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01955-xGroundwater recharge replenishes aquifers and enables them to sustain irrigated agriculture and household water access, but the sensitivity of recharge to climate change remains unclear. Our analysis of global recharge rates demonstrates their sensitivity to climatic conditions, implying that amplified and nonlinear impacts of climate change on
- [River water quality shaped by land–river connectivity in a changing climate](https://environment.org/river-water-quality-shaped-by-land-river-connectivity-in-a-changing-climate/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01923-xRiver water quality affects water security and is expected to degrade under climate change—an issue that has garnered limited attention. Here the authors review the impacts of climate change and climate extremes on water quality, highlighting the pivotal role of land–river connectivity. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule on Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act](https://environment.org/release-nsac-applauds-final-rule-on-inclusive-competition-and-market-integrity-under-the-packers-and-stockyards-act/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule on Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act Washington, DC, March 5, 2024 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for the publication of a final
- [Climate threats to coastal infrastructure and sustainable development outcomes](https://environment.org/climate-threats-to-coastal-infrastructure-and-sustainable-development-outcomes/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01950-2Increasing exposure to climate hazards under climate change will disproportionately impact poor communities. This study shows that disruptions to infrastructure service threaten progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in coastal Bangladesh, but impacts can be mediated through adaptation. Nature Climate Change
- [Is the USDA’s spending on ‘climate smart’ farming actually helping the climate?](https://environment.org/is-the-usdas-spending-on-climate-smart-farming-actually-helping-the-climate/) - America’s farms don’t just run on corn and cattle. They also run on cash from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Every year, the USDA spends billions of dollars to keep farmers in business. It hands out money to balance fluctuations in crop prices; it provides loans for farmers who want to buy livestock or seeds;
- [Publisher Correction: Offshoring emissions through used vehicle exports](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-offshoring-emissions-through-used-vehicle-exports/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01965-9Publisher Correction: Offshoring emissions through used vehicle exports Nature Climate Change
- [Foxes: Fox Facts, Different Types Of Foxes With Pictures](https://environment.org/foxes-fox-facts-different-types-of-foxes-with-pictures/) - Foxes are small to mid-sized members of the dog family known for their bushy tails, omnivorous diet and usually nocturnal lifestyle. These fascinating animals are found on all continents except Antarctica (although they are not native to Australia), and in habitats ranging from the Arctic to the Sahara Desert. This page contains interesting fox facts,
- [Offshoring emissions through used vehicle exports](https://environment.org/offshoring-emissions-through-used-vehicle-exports/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01943-1International trade of used vehicles lacks regulation on emissions standards. This study shows that vehicles exported from Great Britain generate substantially higher carbon and pollution emissions than scrapped or on-road vehicles. Nature Climate Change
- [Honey Badger Facts, Pictures: Complete Species Guide](https://environment.org/honey-badger-facts-pictures-complete-species-guide/) - Honey badger facts, pictures and in-depth information: discover an infamous African animal with a reputation for toughness and tenacity. Honey Badger Facts: Size The honey badger is the largest mustelid (member of the weasel family, Mustelidae) found in Africa, and one of the largest overall, being smaller than a wolverine (the largest Musteild), and only
- [Political economy of just urban transition](https://environment.org/political-economy-of-just-urban-transition/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01942-2Local governments need extensive funding to realize transformative climate ambitions and this raises the spectre of privileging outside interests over just transitions. Now, research unearths how such private financial interests shape city climate actions in ways both broader, and potentially more brittle, than previously understood. Nature Climate
- [How the US government began its decade-long campaign against the anti-pipeline movement](https://environment.org/how-the-us-government-began-its-decade-long-campaign-against-the-anti-pipeline-movement/) - This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, where Adam Federman is a reporting fellow. On the morning of March 5, 2012, Debra White Plume received an urgent phone call. A convoy of large trucks transporting pipeline servicing equipment was attempting to cross the Pine Ridge Reservation near the town of Wanblee, South Dakota.
- [Echinoderms Examples: Types Of Echinoderms From Around The World](https://environment.org/echinoderms-examples-types-of-echinoderms-from-around-the-world/) - Echinoderms are a group of animals that include starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, sea lilies and feather stars. On this page is a complete guide to echinoderms, with examples of different types of echinoderms from around the world. Page Index Table of Contents Toggle Page IndexWhat Is An Echinoderm?Examples Of Echinoderms: Starfish (Sea
- [Globally representative evidence on the actual and perceived support for climate action](https://environment.org/globally-representative-evidence-on-the-actual-and-perceived-support-for-climate-action/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01925-3Global support and cooperation are necessary for successful climate action. Large-scale representative survey results show that most of the population around the world is willing to support climate action, while a perception gap exists regarding other citizens’ intention to act. Nature Climate Change
- [Hidden subsidies prop up New York’s fossil fuel industry](https://environment.org/hidden-subsidies-prop-up-new-yorks-fossil-fuel-industry/) - This story was originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. On a crisp evening last spring, nearly 100 people packed into an elementary school auditorium in the Hudson Valley town of Athens. They had shown up to weigh in on the future of the town’s largest taxpayer and
- [Ocean warming and warning](https://environment.org/ocean-warming-and-warning/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01921-zOceans, covering more than 70% of Earth’s surface, play a vital role in regulating the climate by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide. Now research shows oceans have warmed by more than 1.5 °C since the beginning of the industrial era, challenging previous estimates and emphasizing the urgency
- [What Is A Solar Eclipse? Complete Guide With Amazing Eclipse Facts](https://environment.org/what-is-a-solar-eclipse-complete-guide-with-amazing-eclipse-facts/) - What is a solar eclipse? On this page, you’ll discover what causes a solar eclipse, how often solar eclipses occur, and the different types of solar eclipse. You’ll also find out about umbras, coronas, Bailey’s beads, the difference between partial and total eclipses, paths of totality, annular eclipses, and more. Get the complete lowdown on
- [Release: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2024](https://environment.org/release-nsac-applauds-introduction-of-the-innovative-practices-for-soil-health-act-of-2024/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2024 Washington, DC, January 25, 2024 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrates Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act which was introduced in the House today by Representatives
- [Production vulnerability to wheat blast disease under climate change](https://environment.org/production-vulnerability-to-wheat-blast-disease-under-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01902-2The authors estimate the global vulnerability of wheat crops to wheat blast under current and future climates. They show that warmer, more humid climates can increase wheat blast infection, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere, subsequently reducing global wheat production. Nature Climate Change
- [Cicada Invasion! Millions Of Insects Predicted To Emerge In 2024](https://environment.org/cicada-invasion-millions-of-insects-predicted-to-emerge-in-2024/) - Periodical cicadas are a group of insects known for their mass emergences every 13 or 17 years, in which millions of the insects simultaneously emerge from the ground to breed. 2024 is one of the rare years in which a population, or “brood” of cicadas with a 13-year life cycle will emerge at the same
- [Farmer Roundtable Highlights Urgent Need to Bolster IRA Funding for Sustainable Farming](https://environment.org/farmer-roundtable-highlights-urgent-need-to-bolster-ira-funding-for-sustainable-farming/) - The farmers settled into their chairs at the Congressional briefing room. With the urgency climate change demands, they came from a diverse array of states with an important and powerful message to share: keep IRA funding for conservation programs in agriculture. The group gathered on January 11 on Capitol Hill to share their stories with
- [Hot? Hungry? Step inside these food forests.](https://environment.org/hot-hungry-step-inside-these-food-forests/) - Below the red-tile roofs of the Catalina Foothills, an affluent area on the north end of Tucson, Arizona, lies a blanket of desert green: spiky cacti, sword-shaped yucca leaves, and the spindly limbs of palo verde and mesquite trees. Head south into the city, and the vegetation thins. Trees are especially scarce on the south
- [Pacific tropical instability waves have intensified since the 1990s](https://environment.org/pacific-tropical-instability-waves-have-intensified-since-the-1990s/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01916-wTropical instability waves (TIWs) are an important component of the equatorial Pacific climate. An analysis of satellite observations, in situ measurements and ocean circulation models indicates that TIW activity has intensified in the central equatorial Pacific by approximately 12 ± 6% per decade since the 1990s. Nature Climate Change
- [Media Advisory (Cross Post): SEEC Celebrates America’s Food Producers Implementing Climate-Smart Conservation](https://environment.org/media-advisory-cross-post-seec-celebrates-americas-food-producers-implementing-climate-smart-conservation/) - Washington, DC, January 8, 2024 – NSAC is pleased to announce the upcoming roundtable highlighting the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) transformational investments in climate and clean energy solutions for America’s food producers, hosted by members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC). This briefing builds on NSAC’s work sharing farmer climate stories through its
- [Earth system models must include permafrost carbon processes](https://environment.org/earth-system-models-must-include-permafrost-carbon-processes/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01909-9Accurate representation of permafrost carbon emissions is crucial for climate projections, yet current Earth system models inadequately represent permafrost carbon. Sustained funding opportunities are needed from government and private sectors for prioritized model development. Nature Climate Change
- [Philippine Eagle Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide](https://environment.org/philippine-eagle-facts-pictures-complete-species-guide/) - Discover an apex predator, one of the largest of its kind, named by a dictator, and now facing extinction as one of the most endangered birds of prey. Read on for a complete guide to the Philippine eagle… Page Index The film from which these clips are taken can be seen further down the page.
- [The Fifth National Climate Assessment: Implications for Agriculture](https://environment.org/the-fifth-national-climate-assessment-implications-for-agriculture/) - The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) was released on November 14, 2023. Assembled by teams of researchers from a range of climate change specialties, the publication represents a synthesis of current research including an evaluation of the current and future implications of climate change for life in the United States. As those paying attention to
- [Supply, demand and polarization challenges facing US climate policies](https://environment.org/supply-demand-and-polarization-challenges-facing-us-climate-policies/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01906-yRecent US climate bills mark a major step in domestic climate actions, while their successful implementation relies on strong assumptions. This Perspective discusses potential challenges regarding supply, consumer demand and political polarization and how insights of social science could help to overcome these challenges. Nature Climate Change
- [Animals That Are Extinct In The Wild 2024 List](https://environment.org/animals-that-are-extinct-in-the-wild-2024-list/) - A list of animals with the conservation status "extinct in the wild" in 2024, with pictures and facts... Page Index Table of Contents Toggle What is an animal that is “extinct in the wild”?Reintroduction AttemptsList Of Animals That Are Extinct In The WildAlagoas CurassowBlack Kokanee / KunimasuCaptain Cook’s Bean SnailChristmas Island Blue-Tailed Shinning-SkinkDabry’s Sturgeon /
- [Release: Farmers Shine Spotlight on Vital Impact of Climate Funding at the IRA Conservation and Farmers Roundtable](https://environment.org/release-farmers-shine-spotlight-on-vital-impact-of-climate-funding-at-the-ira-conservation-and-farmers-roundtable/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Farmers Shine Spotlight on Vital Impact of Climate Funding at the IRA Conservation and Farmers Roundtable Washington, DC, January 11, 2024 – Today, members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) hosted a public roundtable highlighting the Inflation Reduction
- [Eddy activity in the Arctic Ocean projected to surge in a warming world](https://environment.org/eddy-activity-in-the-arctic-ocean-projected-to-surge-in-a-warming-world/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01908-wOcean eddies impact circulation, heat and gas fluxes between the ocean and the atmosphere. Modelling how warming will alter their occurrence in the Arctic shows that sea ice decline and increased baroclinic instability drive an increase in eddy kinetic energy. Nature Climate Change
- [African rice cultivation linked to rising methane](https://environment.org/african-rice-cultivation-linked-to-rising-methane/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01907-xThe increase in atmospheric methane has been accelerating since 2007, and identifying drivers is critical for climate mitigation. In this study, the authors show that the expansion of rice cultivation in Africa accounts for 7% of rising emissions. Nature Climate Change
- [Gone Forever: Animals That Went Extinct In 2023, Full Report](https://environment.org/gone-forever-animals-that-went-extinct-in-2023-full-report/) - On this page, we take a look at animal species that went extinct in 2023… Sadly, just like every other year, 2023 saw several species disappear from our planet, never to return. Below, we list the animals that were officially declared extinct in 2023 by the IUCN. Table of Contents Toggle IUCN Red ListAnimals That
- [The potential of wealth taxation to address the triple climate inequality crisis](https://environment.org/the-potential-of-wealth-taxation-to-address-the-triple-climate-inequality-crisis/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 December 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01891-2The triple climate inequality crisis, or disparities in contributions, impacts and capacity to act within and between countries, is a central issue in addressing climate change. This Comment advocates for progressive wealth taxation as a viable solution to the finance gap. Nature Climate Change
- [A look back at US climate solutions this year](https://environment.org/a-look-back-at-us-climate-solutions-this-year/) - Some of the most jarring ways the United States will feel the impacts of climate change began to reveal themselves this year. The U.S. saw a record-setting 25 billion-dollar natural disasters. Maui experienced the country’s deadliest wildfire in the last century. Phoenix suffered temperatures over 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 31 consecutive days. Vermont endured epic
- [Endangered Animal Stories: Short Story Books About Endangered Animals](https://environment.org/endangered-animal-stories-short-story-books-about-endangered-animals/) - Endangered animal stories from Active Wild in paperback and on Kindle. Read exciting short stories about endangered animals and discover interesting information about their lives & struggles… Page Index Complete Edition Tales From The Brink More Tales From The Brink Tales From The Brink: Complete Edition Tales From The Brink: Complete Edition contains every story
- [Adaptation requires attuning to shifting temporal patterns](https://environment.org/adaptation-requires-attuning-to-shifting-temporal-patterns/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 December 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01899-8Communal life is characterized by the shared timing of human and environmental events. Climate change is disrupting these timings, creating mismatches in these coordinated temporal patterns and requiring adaptive governance. Nature Climate Change
- [Famous Volcanoes: List Of Volcanic Eruptions With Pictures & Facts](https://environment.org/famous-volcanoes-list-of-volcanic-eruptions-with-pictures-facts/) - A list of the world’s most famous volcanoes and volcanic eruptions, with locations, pictures and facts. You can find out more about volcanoes and why they erupt on this page: Volcano Facts Page Index Back to page index Krakatoa, Indonesia The eruption of the volcanic island Krakatoa, now part of Indonesia, is almost as famous as that of
- [Sowing Seeds of Impact: NSAC’s Year in Review and Vision for 2024](https://environment.org/sowing-seeds-of-impact-nsacs-year-in-review-and-vision-for-2024/) - A Whirlwind Year It has been a long, unusual year for federal policy, and the implications for sustainable agriculture and food systems policy have been unmistakable. 2023 was supposed to be the year the farm bill was reauthorized. But, as our readers know, the 2018 Farm Bill expired on September 30. More than a month
- [Soil organic carbon losses exacerbated by climate extremes](https://environment.org/soil-organic-carbon-losses-exacerbated-by-climate-extremes/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 December 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01873-4Both warming and precipitation changes are affecting the global carbon cycle, although the impact of the frequency and intensity of climate extremes on carbon cycling is unclear. Now, research suggests that most extreme events enhance soil organic carbon losses under warming globally. Nature Climate Change
- [Animals That Start With R: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-r-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with R include mammals such as the raccoon, rats and reindeer; birds such as the raven and rheas; reptiles such as the radiated tortoise and rattlesnakes; and invertebrates such as the redback spider and rotifers. On this page is a list containing these and many other interesting animals beginning with R, together
- [Farmer Conservation Stories: Why Inflation Reduction Act Funding Must Remain Focused on Climate Change](https://environment.org/farmer-conservation-stories-why-inflation-reduction-act-funding-must-remain-focused-on-climate-change/) - Editor’s Note: This post is the second in a two-part series. Last week’s post highlighted the stories of farmers who have used practices from the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry practice list to build climate resilience and mitigation solutions. This week’s post adds stories created and gathered by National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) members around the
- [Critical climate education is crucial for fast and just transformations](https://environment.org/critical-climate-education-is-crucial-for-fast-and-just-transformations/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 December 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01875-2If rapid and just transformations to low-carbon societies are to take place, citizens need to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills to critically examine and choose adequate climate policy options. An emphasis on critical climate education research and implementation is therefore required. Nature Climate Change
- [‘A matter of survival’: India’s unstoppable need for air conditioners](https://environment.org/a-matter-of-survival-indias-unstoppable-need-for-air-conditioners/) - This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For Muskan, the arrival of summer in Delhi is the “beginning of hell.” As temperatures in her cramped, densely populated east Delhi neighborhood often soar above 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit), she dreams of only one thing: air conditioning. During the
- [Donkey Facts, Pictures & Information, Complete Species Guide](https://environment.org/donkey-facts-pictures-information-complete-species-guide/) - Often overshadowed by their equine cousins the horse and zebra, donkeys have nevertheless played a pivotal role in shaping human history, culture, and agriculture. On this page, we delve into the fascinating world of donkeys, exploring their origin, domestication, and the unique traits that make them indispensable to communities worldwide. Read on for our top
- [Inflation Reduction Act Conservation Dollars Are a Vital Bulwark Against Climate Change](https://environment.org/inflation-reduction-act-conservation-dollars-are-a-vital-bulwark-against-climate-change/) - On August 16, 2022 when the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, it solidified an historic investment in addressing the climate crisis and reflected key priorities lifted up by the farmers and communities that NSAC’s members serve. Chief among these priorities was the IRA’s allocation of nearly $ 20 billion in new agricultural
- [Microbes in a warming world](https://environment.org/microbes-in-a-warming-world/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 December 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01896-xMicroorganisms and their activities are as integrated in climate change science as they are in the world around us, playing key roles related to the causes, impacts and perhaps even some solutions of climate change. Nature Climate Change
- [Important distinctiveness of SSP3–7.0 for use in impact assessments](https://environment.org/important-distinctiveness-of-ssp3-7-0-for-use-in-impact-assessments/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 December 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01883-2Recent criticisms have suggested that future emissions are unlikely to lead to the warmest climate scenario available (SSP5–8.5), which has resulted in the second highest scenario (SSP3–7.0) receiving increased attention. The distinctiveness of SSP3–7.0 has not been well recognized, but it is relevant for the proper interpretation
- [Rainforest Animals List With Pictures, Facts: Interesting Rainforest Species](https://environment.org/rainforest-animals-list-with-pictures-facts-interesting-rainforest-species/) - Rainforests are home to a vast number of unique species; on this page you’ll find pictures and interesting facts on iconic rainforest animals from all around the world. Introduction Despite covering only between 6 and 7% of the world’s land surface, rainforests are home to more than half of all the world’s animal and plant
- [Release: USDA Updates Good Farming Practice Definition, Strengthening Support for Conservation Practice Adoption ](https://environment.org/release-usda-updates-good-farming-practice-definition-strengthening-support-for-conservation-practice-adoption/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: USDA Updates Good Farming Practice Definition, Strengthening Support for Conservation Practice Adoption Washington, DC, December 6, 2023 – Today, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced important updates to the definition of Good Farming Practices (GFPs), removing a longstanding obstacle to the
- [Financing negative emissions leads to windfall profits and inequality at net zero](https://environment.org/financing-negative-emissions-leads-to-windfall-profits-and-inequality-at-net-zero/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01871-6Funding large-scale negative emissions through a carbon market designed for traditional emission reduction strategies risks exacerbating long-term economic inequality. We suggest exploring alternative financing mechanisms that address this concern and that still ensure decarbonization at reasonable costs. Nature Climate Change
- [Types Of Wild Cats: All Cats In The Cat Family](https://environment.org/types-of-wild-cats-all-cats-in-the-cat-family/) - List of all types of wild cats, with pictures and facts on every species in the cat family Felidae. Types of wild cats include big cat species belonging to the subfamily Pantherinae, including the lion, tiger, jaguar, leopard and snow leopard; and members of the subfamily Felinae, including the cheetah, cougar, lynx, bobcat, ocelot, margay,
- [Release: The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act Seeks to Increase Equity in USDA’s Food Purchases](https://environment.org/release-the-effective-food-procurement-act-seeks-to-increase-equity-in-usdas-food-purchases/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act Seeks to Increase Equity in USDA’s Food Purchases Washington, DC, December 1, 2023 – Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC-12), Eleanor Norton(D-DC), Jahana Hayes
- [A constraint on historic growth in global photosynthesis due to rising CO2](https://environment.org/a-constraint-on-historic-growth-in-global-photosynthesis-due-to-rising-co2/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01867-2The authors incorporate terrestrial biosphere models with ecological optimality theory, remote sensing and global carbon budget estimates to constrain the historical effects of CO2 on photosynthesis. They show that CO2 fertilization likely increased global photosynthesis by 13.5% between 1981 and 2020. Nature Climate Change
- [USDA Unveils Streamlined Local Food Funding](https://environment.org/usda-unveils-streamlined-local-food-funding/) - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the 2023 Regional Food System Partnership, Farmers Market Promotion and Local Food Promotion program awards, totaling $ 32 million for 98 projects to bolster local and regional food economies across the country. This year, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) offered a new ‘turnkey’ application process for applicants
- [Community forest governance and synergies among carbon, biodiversity and livelihoods](https://environment.org/community-forest-governance-and-synergies-among-carbon-biodiversity-and-livelihoods/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01863-6Forest restoration is emerging as a key climate mitigation strategy. In this study, the authors find that formalized local control and substantive involvement in rule-making are associated with synergies for carbon sequestration, biodiversity and rural livelihoods. Nature Climate Change
- [A blueprint for climate-friendly holiday cooking](https://environment.org/a-blueprint-for-climate-friendly-holiday-cooking/) - The spotlight Happy (almost) Thanksgiving, Looking Forward fam! However you celebrate this holiday, if you celebrate it, we hope you’re taking time this week to savor the company of family and friends, the changing of the seasons — and of course, food, glorious food. Cooking a feast, whether it’s for two people or 20, can
- [Types of Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Families & Groups, Examples, Pictures & Facts](https://environment.org/types-of-dinosaurs-dinosaur-families-groups-examples-pictures-facts/) - Dinosaurs inhabited Earth for around one hundred and seventy million years (far longer than the period of time in which humans have existed), and over that time, many different types of dinosaurs evolved and became extinct. In order to understand the relationships between different types of dinosaurs, paleontologists organize individual dinosaur species into groups of
- [Release: NSAC Welcomes Farm Bill Extension, Urges Lawmakers to Pass the Next Farm Bill in Early 2024](https://environment.org/release-nsac-welcomes-farm-bill-extension-urges-lawmakers-to-pass-the-next-farm-bill-in-early-2024/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Welcomes Farm Bill Extension, Urges Lawmakers to Pass the Next Farm Bill in Early 2024 Washington, DC, November 16, 2023 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrates the passage of an extension to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
- [Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community moves forward with first solar canal project in the US](https://environment.org/arizonas-gila-river-indian-community-moves-forward-with-first-solar-canal-project-in-the-us/) - This story was originally published by the Arizona Mirror. In an effort to address the ongoing drought affecting the Southwest, the Gila River Indian Community is taking an innovative step forward by launching its Solar Canal Project to construct the country’s first solar-over-canal project. “A tribe is leading the way,” Gila River Indian Community Governor
- [Event attribution is ready to inform loss and damage negotiations](https://environment.org/event-attribution-is-ready-to-inform-loss-and-damage-negotiations/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01865-4Extreme weather event attribution techniques quantify anthropogenic contributions to extreme weather disasters, but recently it was argued they are not yet ready to inform decisions on loss and damage funding. Here, we assert that they can substantially help formulate allocations to impacted vulnerable countries for the most
- [Climate change is putting the health of billions at risk](https://environment.org/climate-change-is-putting-the-health-of-billions-at-risk/) - Eight years ago, the medical journal the Lancet began compiling the latest research on how climate change affects human health. It was the first coordinated effort to highlight scientific findings on the health consequences of climate change, published in the hopes of making the topic more central to global climate negotiations. The Lancet’s annual reports
- [Author Correction: Distributional labour challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing the US power system](https://environment.org/author-correction-distributional-labour-challenges-and-opportunities-for-decarbonizing-the-us-power-system/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01888-xAuthor Correction: Distributional labour challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing the US power system Nature Climate Change
- [Author Correction: Assessing the size and uncertainty of remaining carbon budgets](https://environment.org/author-correction-assessing-the-size-and-uncertainty-of-remaining-carbon-budgets/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01886-zAuthor Correction: Assessing the size and uncertainty of remaining carbon budgets Nature Climate Change
- [Publisher Correction: Record warming at the South Pole during the past three decades](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-record-warming-at-the-south-pole-during-the-past-three-decades/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 02 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01882-3Publisher Correction: Record warming at the South Pole during the past three decades Nature Climate Change
- [Developing countries need at least $215 billion a year for climate adaptation](https://environment.org/developing-countries-need-at-least-215-billion-a-year-for-climate-adaptation/) - Even if the carbon-cutting goals of the landmark Paris Agreement are met, the planet will warm between 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius, or 2.7 and 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, in the coming decades. According to a new report from the United Nations, that warming will likely kill the Indian Ocean’s coral reefs, cause the Antarctic ice
- [Pig-Nosed Turtle / Fly River Turtle Facts, Pictures, Species Guide](https://environment.org/pig-nosed-turtle-fly-river-turtle-facts-pictures-species-guide/) - Dwelling in the freshwater river systems of Northern Australia and southern New Guinea lies a unique reptile. With its long snout (from which the species gets its name) and webbed flippers, the pig-nosed turtle Carettochelys insculpta–also known as the Fly River turtle–is one of the world’s most distinctive turtles. Sadly, this odd-looking animal is now
- [Release: Senate Advances Agriculture Appropriations Bill](https://environment.org/release-senate-advances-agriculture-appropriations-bill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Senate Advances Agriculture Appropriations Bill FY 2024 “Minibus” Maintains Support for Vital Sustainable Agriculture Programs Washington, DC, November 1, 2023 – Today, the Senate passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 “minibus” appropriations package, which includes discretionary funding for agriculture and food
- [Author Correction: China’s bulk material loops can be closed but deep decarbonization requires demand reduction](https://environment.org/author-correction-chinas-bulk-material-loops-can-be-closed-but-deep-decarbonization-requires-demand-reduction/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 October 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01866-3Author Correction: China’s bulk material loops can be closed but deep decarbonization requires demand reduction Nature Climate Change
- [Committed future ice-shelf melt](https://environment.org/committed-future-ice-shelf-melt/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 October 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01817-yThe collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is a worrying climate tipping point, with the potential to raise global sea level by up to 5.3 metres. Now, an assessment of future climate scenarios suggests that accelerated melting of ice shelves in West Antarctica is locked in,
- [This state employee is scouring the Earth for solutions to combat invasive species in Hawai’i](https://environment.org/this-state-employee-is-scouring-the-earth-for-solutions-to-combat-invasive-species-in-hawaii/) - This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat and is republished with permission. Mohsen Ramadan’s name is stamped on the corner of a yellowing copy of entomologist Fillipo Silvestri’s 1914 report on Mediterranean fruit flies. The record chronicles Silvestri’s 11-month voyage from Europe, around Africa, to Australia and, finally, Hawai’i. Along the way, Silvestri
- [Global climate adaptation assessed by structured expert judgement for coastal areas](https://environment.org/global-climate-adaptation-assessed-by-structured-expert-judgement-for-coastal-areas/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 October 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01844-9Assessing progress and gaps in climate adaptation is a key policy concern, and also raises scientific challenges around which metrics should be used and who should assess progress. A structured expert judgement using local case studies shows that, for coastal areas, today’s global adaptation is halfway to
- [Scientists lay out a sweeping roadmap for transitioning the US off fossil fuels](https://environment.org/scientists-lay-out-a-sweeping-roadmap-for-transitioning-the-us-off-fossil-fuels/) - Meeting the Biden administration’s goal for the United States to be a net-zero greenhouse gas emitter by 2050 is a monumental challenge that must be tackled at an even more daunting pace. But the nation’s top scientists envisioned that future and laid out a plan for realizing it in a report released on Tuesday. In
- [Types Of Owls: List Of Interesting Species From Around The World](https://environment.org/types-of-owls-list-of-interesting-species-from-around-the-world/) - Types of owls with pictures and facts. Owls are some of the most distinctive types of birds, and due to their nocturnal behavior and haunting calls are often featured in folklore and myths. On this page is a list of different types of owls, featuring well-known and notable owl species. The IUCN conservation status (source)
- [The Global Stocktake at COP28](https://environment.org/the-global-stocktake-at-cop28/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 October 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01832-zThe 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) taking place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023 will focus heavily on the first of the Global Stocktakes that were agreed upon in the Paris Agreement. In this infographic, we explain what the Global Stocktake is, how
- [Embracing climate emotions to advance higher education](https://environment.org/embracing-climate-emotions-to-advance-higher-education/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 October 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01838-7Climate emotions permeate student learning and research activities, but their influence is poorly understood and often ignored in higher education. We develop recommendations for instructors, research mentors and institutional leaders to enhance educational and research outcomes for students grappling with challenging climate emotions. Nature Climate Change
- [Building Resilience Through the Conservation Stewardship Program](https://environment.org/building-resilience-through-the-conservation-stewardship-program/) - One of the key questions lingering over the 2023 farm bill reauthorization is whether Congress will approve a farm bill that builds climate resilience for the countless farmers whose livelihoods depend on it. While there is not one policy solution that can do this alone, the facts show that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
- [Solar and wind](https://environment.org/solar-and-wind/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 October 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01840-zSolar and wind Nature Climate Change
- [Cool Animals List With Pictures & Facts: The World’s Coolest Animals](https://environment.org/cool-animals-list-with-pictures-facts-the-worlds-coolest-animals/) - A list of cool animals, with pictures and interesting facts. What are the world’s coolest species? Read on to find out… What Are The Coolest Animals? A cool animal might have special abilities (aye-aye, cheetah, immortal jellyfish); it might look cool (maned wolf, narwhal, proboscis monkey); it might be particularly badass (electric eel, honey badger,
- [New but Mighty Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production](https://environment.org/new-but-mighty-office-of-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/) - Earlier this summer the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUIAP) announced a series of new investments that build on their short but impactful history since their inaugural awards in 2020 OUAIP was established in the 2018 Farm Bill and tasked with a wide variety of responsibilities to support the development and success of
- [How needs-based assessments could advance equity in the global stocktake and beyond](https://environment.org/how-needs-based-assessments-could-advance-equity-in-the-global-stocktake-and-beyond/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 September 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01826-xThe global stocktake (GST) could both enable and hamper the inclusion of equity. This Comment outlines why equity is central to the GST and the challenges faced in addressing it, as well as the utility of needs-based assessments for advancing equity within the GST and the climate
- [Young people take European governments to court over climate inaction](https://environment.org/young-people-take-european-governments-to-court-over-climate-inaction/) - Young climate activists took center stage again on Wednesday, as the European Court of Human Rights heard a case brought by six Portuguese youth, ranging in age from 11 to 24, who argued that Europe’s governments aren’t doing enough to prevent climate change from harming them. It is one of the most ambitious legal efforts
- [Centipede Facts – Your Complete Guide To Centipedes](https://environment.org/centipede-facts-your-complete-guide-to-centipedes/) - Centipede facts, pictures and information. Find out exactly what a centipede is, what centipedes eat, where they’re found, and much more… Page Index What Is a Centipede? How Many Centipede Species Are There? Is A Centipede An Insect? Are Centipedes Poisonous? Centipedes Glow In Ultraviolet Light World’s Largest Centipede World’s Smallest Centipede Centipede With The
- [Release: Crop Insurance Bill Would Level the Playing Field, Save Taxpayers Billions](https://environment.org/release-crop-insurance-bill-would-level-the-playing-field-save-taxpayers-billions/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Crop Insurance Bills Would Level the Playing Field, Save Taxpayers Billions Washington, DC, September 26, 2023 – Today, the Assisting Family Farmers Through Insurance Reform Measures Act, or the AFFIRM Act, was introduced by Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3). This bill presents
- [Observations of grounding zones are the missing key to understand ice melt in Antarctica](https://environment.org/observations-of-grounding-zones-are-the-missing-key-to-understand-ice-melt-in-antarctica/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 September 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01819-wIce melt processes that take place at the ice–ocean boundary of Greenland and Antarctic glaciers play a pivotal role in their evolution and contribution to sea-level rise, but widespread observations in these regions are lacking. A major observational initiative will be necessary to drastically reduce uncertainties in
- [Butterfly Life Cycle Explained With Pictures & Facts On All 4 Stages](https://environment.org/butterfly-life-cycle-explained-with-pictures-facts-on-all-4-stages/) - An explanation of the butterfly life cycle, with pictures and facts. Introduction Butterflies aren’t born as the large-winged, brightly-colored insects we see in our gardens and parks. Instead, the life cycle of a butterfly involves four separate stages, during which the bodies of these familiar insects undergo a remarkable change known as metamorphosis. Although many
- [Release: Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act Introduced in Both Houses](https://environment.org/release-fresh-produce-procurement-reform-act-introduced-in-both-houses/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act Introduced in Both Houses Bill Would Increase Availability of Nutritious Produce and Support Local Economic Development Washington, DC, September 20, 2023 – Today, Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and David Valadao (R-CA-22) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
- [Intense and prolonged subsurface marine heatwaves pose risk to biodiversity](https://environment.org/intense-and-prolonged-subsurface-marine-heatwaves-pose-risk-to-biodiversity/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 September 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01796-0An insight into the global patterns of marine heatwaves from the surface to depths of 2,000 m reveals that subsurface events are more intense and long-lasting than surface ones. Biodiversity exposure to the effects of marine heatwaves is higher at depths of 50–250 m, suggesting that subsurface
- [Hummingbird Moth Facts: Moths That Look (And Sound) Like Hummingbirds!](https://environment.org/hummingbird-moth-facts-moths-that-look-and-sound-like-hummingbirds/) - As they dart from flower to flower in search of nectar, not only do hummingbird moths look like the birds after which they are named, but they also sound like them; the rapid flapping of their wings making a hummingbird–like buzz. This page contains hummingbird moth facts, pictures and information. First we’ll find out about
- [Comment: NSAC Welcomes Senate Amendment to Restore Funding for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production ](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-welcomes-senate-amendment-to-restore-funding-for-the-office-of-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Welcomes Senate Amendment to Restore Funding for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Washington, DC, September 13, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Hannah Quigley, NSAC Policy Specialist, in
- [Global stocktake and the SDG midterm review as opportunities for integration](https://environment.org/global-stocktake-and-the-sdg-midterm-review-as-opportunities-for-integration/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 14 September 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01813-2Better integration of climate action and sustainable development can help enhance the ambition of the next nationally determined contributions, as well as implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Governments should use this year as an opportunity to emphasize the links between climate and sustainable development. Nature Climate
- [Ice core records suggest that Antarctica is warming faster than the global average](https://environment.org/ice-core-records-suggest-that-antarctica-is-warming-faster-than-the-global-average/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 September 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01795-1Weather station records are too short and sparse to effectively detect the signature of climate change in Antarctica. Using the isotopic composition of ice cores as a temperature proxy suggests that Antarctica is warming faster than the global average temperature and expectations from climate models for the
- [Crested Caracara Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide](https://environment.org/crested-caracara-facts-pictures-complete-species-guide/) - The crested caracara is one of the world’s most unusual birds of prey. A member of the falcon family, it is distinguished by its striking appearance and ground-based hunting habits. Native to the open landscapes of the Americas, from the southernmost United States down to South America, this raptor stands out with its striking black
- [COWS Act Aims to Boost Dairy Profitability and Sustainability](https://environment.org/cows-act-aims-to-boost-dairy-profitability-and-sustainability/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Laura Zaks, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition • (347) 563-6408 Lynne McBride, California Farmers Union and California Dairy Campaign • (925) 639-3603 Adam Warthesen, Organic Valley • (608) 632-6754 COWS Act Aims to Boost Dairy Profitability and Sustainability Washington, DC, July 25, 2023 – Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today
- [Environmentalists sue Utah for failing to protect the shrinking Great Salt Lake](https://environment.org/environmentalists-sue-utah-for-failing-to-protect-the-shrinking-great-salt-lake/) - The Great Salt Lake, home to millions of migratory birds and the source of $ 2.5 billion in annual economic activity in Utah, has been rapidly shrinking for years. A new lawsuit filed by conservation groups on Wednesday says the Utah government directly contributed to the lake’s decline by authorizing excessive diversions of water for
- [Impact of the 2015–2016 El Niño on the carbon dynamics of South American tropical forests](https://environment.org/impact-of-the-2015-2016-el-nino-on-the-carbon-dynamics-of-south-american-tropical-forests/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 September 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01777-3A network of more than 100 researchers tracked trees for up to 30 years in forest plots across South America, enabling estimation of the impacts of record temperatures and drought on carbon dynamics. The carbon sink in these forests ceased during the 2015–2016 El Niño, with drier
- [Brown-Throated Sloth Facts, Bradypus Variegatus Species Guide](https://environment.org/brown-throated-sloth-facts-bradypus-variegatus-species-guide/) - The brown-throated sloth is the most common and widespread species of sloth. Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, this distinctive mammal spends most of its life motionless, hanging upside-down in the rainforest canopy. Read on to find out more about this distinctive rainforest mammal… Page Index Stats Top Brown-Throated Sloth Facts What
- [Author Correction: Sea-ice-free Arctic during the Last Interglacial supports fast future loss](https://environment.org/author-correction-sea-ice-free-arctic-during-the-last-interglacial-supports-fast-future-loss/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 August 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01821-2Author Correction: Sea-ice-free Arctic during the Last Interglacial supports fast future loss Nature Climate Change
- [Navigating the continuum between adaptation and maladaptation](https://environment.org/navigating-the-continuum-between-adaptation-and-maladaptation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 August 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01774-6Reducing the risk of maladaptation is critical to successful climate adaptation, yet such dichotomy hampers nuanced assessments of adaptation outcomes. The authors provide a framework to assess relevant dimensions of adaptation outcomes on a continuum and apply it to various adaptation options. Nature Climate Change
- [Forests managed by Indigenous nations face a $100 million funding gap](https://environment.org/forests-managed-by-indigenous-nations-face-a-100-million-funding-gap/) - Forests managed by Indigenous nations are severely underfunded. To reach per-acre parity with forests managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, the federal government would need to increase funding by nearly $ 96 million every year. That’s according to a new report from the Intertribal Timber Council, a nonprofit consortium
- [Fin Whale Facts & Pictures: The World’s Second Largest Animal](https://environment.org/fin-whale-facts-pictures-the-worlds-second-largest-animal/) - Fin whale facts, pictures, video & in-depth information: discover the second largest animal in the world! (Check out the video of a close encounter with a fin whale to get an idea just how big this animal is!) Fin Whale Quick Facts Other Name(s): Common Rorqual, Finback, Fin-backed Whale, Finner, Herring Whale, Razorback Scientific name:
- [On IRA’s One Year Anniversary, the Top 5 Things to Know About the Historic Investment in Climate-Friendly Agriculture](https://environment.org/on-iras-one-year-anniversary-the-top-5-things-to-know-about-the-historic-investment-in-climate-friendly-agriculture/) - Just over a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The culmination of years of work, the IRA invested nearly $ 20 billion in climate-friendly agriculture practices. As an organization that represents small and midsized-farmers across the nation, it is difficult to overstate the transformative potential of this funding
- [Seeing carbon dioxide emissions through the trees](https://environment.org/seeing-carbon-dioxide-emissions-through-the-trees/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 August 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01719-zAtmospheric observations can quantify anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, but variability in net land carbon exchange delays the detection of changes. Now, research improves understanding of this variability and allows earlier detection of emissions changes. Nature Climate Change
- [Brown Pelican Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide](https://environment.org/brown-pelican-facts-pictures-complete-species-guide/) - The brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, is a large water bird found on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas. Once an endangered species in the United States, the brown pelican made a successful recovery and is now a familiar sight in many coastal locations. Page Index Brown Pelican Stats Brown Pelican Facts What
- [Publisher Correction: wMel replacement of dengue-competent mosquitoes is robust to near-term climate change](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-wmel-replacement-of-dengue-competent-mosquitoes-is-robust-to-near-term-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 14 August 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01797-zPublisher Correction: wMel replacement of dengue-competent mosquitoes is robust to near-term climate change Nature Climate Change
- [Montana youth win a historic climate case](https://environment.org/montana-youth-win-a-historic-climate-case/) - A state judge in Montana gave climate activists a decisive win on Monday when she ruled that the state’s support of fossil fuels violates their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. District Court Judge Kathy Seeley struck down as unconstitutional a state policy barring consideration of the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions in
- [Louisiana breaks ground on experimental project to rebuild lost wetlands](https://environment.org/louisiana-breaks-ground-on-experimental-project-to-rebuild-lost-wetlands/) - Over thousands of years, the Mississippi River wended its way through the lush and dense wetlands of the Barataria Basin in what’s now south-central Louisiana. As it flowed south on its way to the sea, the river continually poured sediment into the basin, gifting it with fresh, nutrient-rich river mud that replenished the land and
- [Alpine burrow-sharing mammals and birds show similar population-level climate change risks](https://environment.org/alpine-burrow-sharing-mammals-and-birds-show-similar-population-level-climate-change-risks/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 August 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01772-8The authors use niche modelling and landscape genetic approaches to understand population-level climate change vulnerability for three alpine species. Their approach reveals similar population-level vulnerability for the studied keystone species and its two beneficiary species. Nature Climate Change
- [Spinner Dolphin Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide](https://environment.org/spinner-dolphin-facts-pictures-complete-species-guide/) - The spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) is a small dolphin species named for its acrobatic spinning jumps. On this page is a complete guide to this characterful cetacean… Page Index Spinner Dolphin Stats What is a Spinner Dolphin? Physical Appearance Where Found Diet Family And Related Species Life Cycle & Lifespan Why Does The Spinner Dolphin
- [Release: NSAC Celebrates Introduction of Whole Farm Revenue Protection Improvement Act](https://environment.org/release-nsac-celebrates-introduction-of-whole-farm-revenue-protection-improvement-act/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Celebrates Introduction of Whole Farm Revenue Protection Improvement Act Washington, DC, July 27, 2023 – Today, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program Improvement Act alongside Senators Booker (D-NJ), Fetterman (D-PA), Smith (D-MN), and Welch
- [Nevada shows states how to build workforce for solar energy boom](https://environment.org/nevada-shows-states-how-to-build-workforce-for-solar-energy-boom/) - This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a regional collaboration of NPR stations, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. It is republished with permission. In northern Nevada, east of Reno, a mountainous desert unfolds like a pop-up book. Wild horses on hillsides stand still as toys. Green-grey sagebrush paints the sandy land, which
- [Source–sink switch](https://environment.org/source-sink-switch/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 August 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01765-7Source–sink switch Nature Climate Change
- [Cetaceans Facts, Complete Guide To Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises](https://environment.org/cetaceans-facts-complete-guide-to-whales-dolphins-porpoises/) - Cetaceans are a group (Cetacea) of marine mammals comprising all whales, dolphins and porpoises. On this page you’ll find out what cetaceans are, cetacean characteristics, the different types of cetaceans, and examples of cetaceans… Page Index What Is A Cetacean? What Type Of Animal Is A Cetacean? Cetacean Characteristics Different Types Of Cetaceans Whales Dolphins
- [Taking stock of the implementation gap in climate policy](https://environment.org/taking-stock-of-the-implementation-gap-in-climate-policy/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 July 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01755-9A gap persists between the emissions reductions pledged by countries under the Paris Agreement and those resulting from their domestic policies. We argue that this gap in fact contains two parts: one in the policies that countries adopt, and the other in the outcomes that those policies
- [Blue Whale Facts: Complete Guide To The Largest Animal That Has Ever Lived](https://environment.org/blue-whale-facts-complete-guide-to-the-largest-animal-that-has-ever-lived/) - The blue whale is not just the world’s largest living animal; it’s also the largest animal ever to have lived. This huge marine mammal is bigger than the biggest dinosaurs! On this page is a complete guide to the blue whale. Meet The Blue Whale The blue whale (scientific name Balaenoptera musculus) holds the distinction
- [Drought experience and altruism](https://environment.org/drought-experience-and-altruism/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 July 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01751-zNatural disasters can trigger conflictive behaviour among affected individuals. Now, research based on survey experiments with Syrian and Iraqi refugees shows how people behave altruistically after experiencing drought, but only towards ingroup members. Nature Climate Change
- [Types Of Whales: Pictures & Facts On Every Living Whale Species](https://environment.org/types-of-whales-pictures-facts-on-every-living-whale-species/) - A list of the different types of whales that includes every living whale species, from the smallest (the dwarf sperm whale), to the largest (the blue whale). Page Contents What Is A Whale? Two Main Types Of Whales Whale Species List Interactive Table Of Whale Species All Whales Facts & Pictures Further Reading What Is
- [Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Organic Science and Research Investment Act](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-applauds-introduction-of-the-organic-science-and-research-investment-act/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lavender National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 734.417.8710 Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Organic Science and Research Investment Act Washington, DC, July 13, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Nick Rossi, NSAC Policy Specialist, in response to the introduction of
- [For the first time in a century, the US is raising fees for drilling on federal lands](https://environment.org/for-the-first-time-in-a-century-the-us-is-raising-fees-for-drilling-on-federal-lands/) - The rules for oil and gas extraction on public lands have been stagnant for decades. Oil and gas companies have paid 12.5 percent in royalties to the federal government for drilling on public lands for more than a century, significantly lower than the rates many Western states charge. Companies must also post bonds, financial instruments
- [Author Correction: Atmospheric circulation-constrained model sensitivity recalibrates Arctic climate projections](https://environment.org/author-correction-atmospheric-circulation-constrained-model-sensitivity-recalibrates-arctic-climate-projections/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 July 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01762-wAuthor Correction: Atmospheric circulation-constrained model sensitivity recalibrates Arctic climate projections Nature Climate Change
- [Heat storms turn Southern Europe into ‘giant pizza oven’](https://environment.org/heat-storms-turn-southern-europe-into-giant-pizza-oven/) - This story is part of Record High, a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. As a second “heat storm” bears down on Southern Europe, millions of people across the continent are bracing another week of record-setting temperatures. “The bubble of hot air that has inflated over
- [Present-day North Atlantic salinity constrains future warming of the Northern Hemisphere](https://environment.org/present-day-north-atlantic-salinity-constrains-future-warming-of-the-northern-hemisphere/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 July 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01728-yClimate models show large differences in simulating Atlantic Ocean circulation and associated carbon uptake. Here the authors use sea surface salinity as an emergent constraint of these processes to show that Northern Hemisphere surface temperatures warm more slowly than expected. Nature Climate Change
- [A framework for considering justice aspects in integrated wildfire risk management](https://environment.org/a-framework-for-considering-justice-aspects-in-integrated-wildfire-risk-management/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 July 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01726-0Climate and socioeconomic change are reshaping wildfire patterns and increasing risks globally, leading to potential new conflicts and equity issues. Incorporating justice considerations from different perspectives into integrated wildfire risk management is essential to address these new challenges. Nature Climate Change
- [Common Dolphin Facts & Pictures: The World’s Most Abundant Cetacean](https://environment.org/common-dolphin-facts-pictures-the-worlds-most-abundant-cetacean/) - With a population numbering several million, the common dolphin is the world’s most abundant cetacean. Living in large pods that can contain thousands of individuals, the common dolphin is known for its acrobatics and is often seen riding the bow waves of boats. Read on to find out more about this amazing marine mammal… Common
- [Comment: NSAC Welcomes Further Investment in Regional Meat Processing By USDA](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-welcomes-further-investment-in-regional-meat-processing-by-usda/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Welcomes Further Investment in Regional Meat Processing By USDA Washington, DC, June 29, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Connor Kippe, NSAC Policy Specialist, in response to an announcement of the
- [Climate wealth borrowing by countries since 1950](https://environment.org/climate-wealth-borrowing-by-countries-since-1950/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 July 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01717-1An integrated assessment model calibrated on past economic and climate development is used to estimate the historical time-series of the social costs of carbon from 1950 to 2018. The extent to which individual countries reduced global wealth through their fossil and industrial-process carbon dioxide emissions was then
- [New Research Finds Cats’ Noses Designed For Maximum Efficiency](https://environment.org/new-research-finds-cats-noses-designed-for-maximum-efficiency/) - A recent study has found that the structure of a cat’s nose improves its sense of smell. How The Structure Of A Cat’s Nose Improves Its Sense Of Smell Smell plays a major part in a cat’s life. Cats rely on their ability to sense odor for hunting, territory recognition, social interaction and determining the
- [Virtual power plants are coming to save the grid, sooner than you might think](https://environment.org/virtual-power-plants-are-coming-to-save-the-grid-sooner-than-you-might-think/) - This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. After years of pilot projects, utilities and battery companies now have networks with thousands of participants in California, Utah, and Vermont, among others. The batteries in virtual power plants add megawatts of capacity to the grid when electricity
- [Climate anxiety is about more than just personal risks](https://environment.org/climate-anxiety-is-about-more-than-just-personal-risks/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01718-0Climate anxiety is about more than just personal risks Nature Climate Change
- [Rhesus Macaque Monkey Facts, Pictures & Interesting Information](https://environment.org/rhesus-macaque-monkey-facts-pictures-interesting-information/) - The Rhesus macaque is a primate belonging to the Old World monkey family. Found in Asia, this common and wide-ranging species inhabits a larger area than any other non-human primate. Page Index Rhesus Monkey Key Facts Introduction To The Rhesus Macaque Physical Description Rhesus Macaque Family And Related Species Macaques Range & Habitat Diet &
- [Report illustrates initial success of local food purchasing agreements ](https://environment.org/report-illustrates-initial-success-of-local-food-purchasing-agreements/) - In the short time since its inception in 2021, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program has demonstrated its capacity to create economic opportunities for producers, scale regional supply chains, and deliver healthy, culturally relevant food to those in need. The Local Food Purchase Assistance program is one among many
- [Citizen-led planning increases climate change impact awareness and preparedness](https://environment.org/citizen-led-planning-increases-climate-change-impact-awareness-and-preparedness/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01713-5Better adaptation methods are needed in the face of rapid climate change. A pilot process for inclusive adaptation planning reveals that empowering citizens to identify climate impacts, and to discuss interventions to adapt to them, leads to better awareness of and preparedness for future climate change events.
- [New EPA rules tell polluters in Great Lakes communities to clean up legacy coal waste](https://environment.org/new-epa-rules-tell-polluters-in-great-lakes-communities-to-clean-up-legacy-coal-waste/) - When Dulce Ortiz wants to enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan, walk in a green space, or see and touch the water, she has to leave her neighborhood, even though the second-largest of the Great Lakes is in her backyard. Ortiz lives in Waukegan, Illinois, a suburb about an hour north of Chicago that has
- [Dolphin Vs Porpoise: What Is The Difference Between Dolphins & Porpoises?](https://environment.org/dolphin-vs-porpoise-what-is-the-difference-between-dolphins-porpoises/) - What is the difference between dolphins and porpoises? The relationship between these separate, but related groups of marine mammals is a source of confusion for many. On this page, we look at the differences between dolphins and porpoises, and discover some interesting facts about dolphins, porpoises, and other cetaceans… Page Index Dolphin Vs Porpoise Summary
- [Farmers on the Hill: Advocates and Farmers Join in Washington DC to Call for Food and Agriculture System Reform in the 2023 Farm Bill](https://environment.org/farmers-on-the-hill-advocates-and-farmers-join-in-washington-dc-to-call-for-food-and-agriculture-system-reform-in-the-2023-farm-bill/) - As the House and Senate Agriculture Committees are busy working on their respective first drafts of the 2023 Farm Bill, farmers and advocates took an important opportunity to speak to Members of Congress about improved agriculture policy needs. Last week, NSAC hosted farmers, ranchers, and food system advocates from six states, who collectively attended nearly
- [Publisher Correction: Increasing impact of warm droughts on northern ecosystem productivity over recent decades](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-increasing-impact-of-warm-droughts-on-northern-ecosystem-productivity-over-recent-decades/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01731-3Publisher Correction: Increasing impact of warm droughts on northern ecosystem productivity over recent decades Nature Climate Change
- [Sahara Desert Facts, Pictures: Discover The World’s Largest Desert](https://environment.org/sahara-desert-facts-pictures-discover-the-worlds-largest-desert/) - Sahara Desert facts: get the lowdown on one of Earth’s most remarkable places. Discover More With Active Wild You can find out more about deserts on this page: Deserts You can see more amazing places on this page: Amazing Places You can see more deserts on this page: Deserts Of The World Discover amazing animals
- [Comment: NSAC Celebrates Introduction of the Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act ](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-celebrates-introduction-of-the-seeds-and-breeds-for-the-future-act/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Celebrates Introduction of the Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act Washington, DC, June 16, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Nick Rossi, NSAC Policy Specialist, in response to the Seeds
- [Author Correction: Widespread shift from ecosystem energy to water limitation with climate change](https://environment.org/author-correction-widespread-shift-from-ecosystem-energy-to-water-limitation-with-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01729-xAuthor Correction: Widespread shift from ecosystem energy to water limitation with climate change Nature Climate Change
- [Publisher Correction: Sea surface warming patterns drive hydrological sensitivity uncertainties](https://environment.org/publisher-correction-sea-surface-warming-patterns-drive-hydrological-sensitivity-uncertainties/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01724-2Publisher Correction: Sea surface warming patterns drive hydrological sensitivity uncertainties Nature Climate Change
- [Famous Lakes: Pictures & Facts On The World’s Best-Known Lakes](https://environment.org/famous-lakes-pictures-facts-on-the-worlds-best-known-lakes/) - Examples of famous lakes include North America’s Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Great Slave Lake; South America’s Lake Titicaca; Asia’s Lake Baikal, Caspian Sea and Dead Sea (which, despite their names, are lakes); Europe’s Lake Como, Lake Geneva and Loch Ness, and Africa’s Lake Victoria and Lake Malawi. On this page you’ll find a list
- [Co-benefits of carbon neutrality in enhancing and stabilizing solar and wind energy](https://environment.org/co-benefits-of-carbon-neutrality-in-enhancing-and-stabilizing-solar-and-wind-energy/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01692-7Achieving global carbon neutrality will lead to a low-warming future and impact renewable energy production. This study demonstrates that deep mitigation pathways can bring positive feedback that enhances and stabilizes solar and wind energy production. Nature Climate Change
- [Funny Animals Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/funny-animals-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Funny animals pictures and facts – a list of the world’s most amusing-looking species. They may look hilarious to our eyes, but each of the animals on this page has developed its peculiar features in order to survive… What’s your favorite funny animal? Let us know in the comments section at the bottom of the
- [Who Benefits? A Look at the Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities Preliminary Awards](https://environment.org/who-benefits-a-look-at-the-partnership-for-climate-smart-commodities-preliminary-awards/) - In February 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) first announced details of its Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities (PCSC). The PCSC is a centerpiece of the Biden Administration’s strategy to help farmers and ranchers address climate change. In late 2022 USDA announced further details about projects, and more recently debuted the Partnerships Network. As
- [As the nation’s second-largest reservoir recedes, a once-drowned ecosystem emerges](https://environment.org/as-the-nations-second-largest-reservoir-recedes-a-once-drowned-ecosystem-emerges/) - If you want to see the Colorado River change in real time, head to Lake Powell. At the nation’s second-largest reservoir, water levels recently dipped to the lowest they’ve been since 1968. As the water recedes, a breathtaking landscape of deep red-rock canyons that cradle lush ecosystems and otherworldly arches, caverns and waterfalls is emerging.
- [Leveraging critical race theory to produce equitable climate change adaptation](https://environment.org/leveraging-critical-race-theory-to-produce-equitable-climate-change-adaptation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 June 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01690-9Environmental justice should be a central concern in adaptation action to avoid reproducing marginalizing power structures. Critical race theory can provide novel and valuable perspectives that contribute to promoting equity in climate change adaptation research and practices. Nature Climate Change
- [Animals: The Ultimate Guide To The Animal Kingdom](https://environment.org/animals-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-animal-kingdom/) - A complete guide to animals and the animal kingdom, plus links to essential animal information on Active Wild. Animal Pages on Active Wild Click on the images and links below to explore different aspects of the animal kingdom. Animals (This Page) A complete guide to animals and the animal kingdom. Find out: what makes an
- [Slowing of the ocean’s deep breath](https://environment.org/slowing-of-the-oceans-deep-breath/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01662-zThe deepest reaches of the ocean are ventilated by sinking of cold and relatively saline seawater around Antarctica. Observations from the Australian sector of the Southern Ocean reveal a decline in sinking and abyssal ventilation, linked to dropping ocean salinity on the Antarctic shelf. Nature Climate Change
- [At last, states reach Colorado River deal: Pay farmers not to farm](https://environment.org/at-last-states-reach-colorado-river-deal-pay-farmers-not-to-farm/) - After a year of intense negotiations, the states along the Colorado River have reached a deal to solve one of the most complex water crises in U.S. history. The solution to this byzantine conundrum is deceptive in its simplicity: pay farmers — who collectively use 80 percent of Colorado River deliveries — to give up
- [Ensure forest-data integrity for climate change studies](https://environment.org/ensure-forest-data-integrity-for-climate-change-studies/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01683-8Ensure forest-data integrity for climate change studies Nature Climate Change
- [Explore Active Wild: Main Pages & Sections](https://environment.org/explore-active-wild-main-pages-sections/) - Welcome! Active Wild contains a vast amount of information on animals and many other natural history subjects. Use this page to explore the main sections of Active Wild and find the facts you want fast. Page Index Animal Pages on Active Wild Prehistoric Life Pages on Active Wild Plant Pages on Active Wild Ecology Pages
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to House Subcommittee Markup of FY 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-house-subcommittee-markup-of-fy-2024-agriculture-appropriations-bill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Responds to House Subcommittee Markup of FY 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Washington, DC, May 17, 2022 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director in response to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food
- [Social cost of carbon estimates have increased over time](https://environment.org/social-cost-of-carbon-estimates-have-increased-over-time/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01680-xSocial cost of carbon is the cornerstone of optimal climate policy design and implementation, yet the large uncertainties remain since the first published work. This meta-analysis demonstrates that estimates of the social cost of carbon have increased over time, correcting for inflation and emission year. Nature Climate
- [Income-based electric bills: The newest utility fight in California](https://environment.org/income-based-electric-bills-the-newest-utility-fight-in-california/) - This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here with permission. Starting as soon as next year, the electric bills of a majority of Californians could be based not just on how much power they use, but also on how much money they make. That would be a nationwide first — and depending on
- [Expanding range and role change](https://environment.org/expanding-range-and-role-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01675-8Expanding range and role change Nature Climate Change
- [Woodland Animals: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/woodland-animals-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - The world’s woodlands provide an important habitat for many different species. On this page is a list of woodland animals from all around the world, with pictures, facts, and links to further information. Page Index Woodland Animals List What Is Woodland? Woodland Animals of North America Woodland Animals of Europe Woodland Animals of Africa Woodland
- [Release: Taxpayer, Farm, and Environmental Advocates Urge Congress to Reject Farm Subsidy Increases](https://environment.org/release-taxpayer-farm-and-environmental-advocates-urge-congress-to-reject-farm-subsidy-increases/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: New Grant Programs Offer Targeted Funding for Food Sovereignty and Local Processing Washington, DC, May 10, 2023 – Today, a diverse group of taxpayer, agriculture, and environmental organizations held a press conference at the National Press Club to urge Congressional leaders to reject
- [Principles of decarbonization politics](https://environment.org/principles-of-decarbonization-politics/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01663-yClimate change mitigation politics is not delivering on climate targets. Recent research suggests that a general formal framework that represents the behaviour of citizens, consumers, firms and parties explains why. Nature Climate Change
- [Animals That Hibernate: Pictures & Facts – What Animals Hibernate?](https://environment.org/animals-that-hibernate-pictures-facts-what-animals-hibernate/) - Examples of animals that hibernate include rodents such as the Alpine marmot, Arctic ground squirrel, eastern chipmunk, and groundhog; bats such as the big brown bat, gray bat and whiskered bat; and other mammals including the brown bear, black bear, and short-beaked echidna. Non-mammalian animals that enter a state of dormancy similar to hibernation include
- [Macroclimate data overestimate range shifts of plants in response to climate change](https://environment.org/macroclimate-data-overestimate-range-shifts-of-plants-in-response-to-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01650-3The authors model historic and current distributions of grassland and heathland plants using both macro- and microclimate data. While macroclimate models predict the need for major range shifts (14 km median), microclimate models predict much smaller shifts that more closely match observed patterns. Nature Climate Change
- [Parrots Make Video Calls – New Study Finds Birds Enjoy Online Chats](https://environment.org/parrots-make-video-calls-new-study-finds-birds-enjoy-online-chats/) - A new study has found that parrots can benefit from making video calls to one another. In the three-month study, the birds were able to initiate calls and select which of their friends they could chat to. The research may solve problems of pet parrots showing signs of loneliness and boredom. Lonely Parrots They’re among
- [Microclimate alters the picture](https://environment.org/microclimate-alters-the-picture/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01632-5The speed at which terrestrial organisms are shifting their ranges in response to climate is consistently lower than that predicted by models. However, the use of microclimate-based, rather than macroclimate-based, predictions virtually eliminates these discrepancies. Nature Climate Change
- [Moth Vs Butterfly: How To Tell The Difference, Pictures & Examples](https://environment.org/moth-vs-butterfly-how-to-tell-the-difference-pictures-examples/) - Moth vs butterfly – what are the differences between these two well-known insect groups? Below you’ll find a complete guide to the difference between moths and butterflies, with pictures, interesting facts and examples… Introduction Moths and butterflies belong to the same order of insects, Lepidoptera, and often look similar to one another. (Interestingly, butterflies evolved
- [RELEASE: Farmer Letter in Support of Agriculture Resilience Act Delivered to Bill Sponsor Representative Pingree](https://environment.org/release-farmer-letter-in-support-of-agriculture-resilience-act-delivered-to-bill-sponsor-representative-pingree/) - For Immediate Release Contact Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net RELEASE: Farmer Letter in Support of Agriculture Resilience Act Delivered to Bill Sponsor Representative Pingree Washington, DC, April 21, 2023 – Yesterday, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) delivered to Representative Pingree (D-ME) a letter in support of the Agriculture Resilience Act. Signed
- [Assessing adaptation progress for the global stocktake](https://environment.org/assessing-adaptation-progress-for-the-global-stocktake/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01656-xAssessing adaptation progress for the global stocktake Nature Climate Change
- [Weird Reptiles – List Of The Weirdest Reptiles, Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/weird-reptiles-list-of-the-weirdest-reptiles-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Weird reptiles include the bizarre Armadillo girdled lizard, with its plated skin and unusual defense mechanism; the Asian giant softshell turtle, a huge turtle with a soft shell; flying geckos and flying snakes, both of which have evolved the ability to glide; and the marine iguana, which, unusually for a reptile, forages at sea. On
- [Farmers, Communities and Congressional Leaders Seek Full Funding for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production](https://environment.org/farmers-communities-and-congressional-leaders-seek-full-funding-for-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/) - This week the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, together with over seventy organizations and farm businesses, delivered a letter to Congressional Appropriators to urge them to fully fund the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) and the urban agriculture data collection initiative. This request echoed one made by over 50 Senate and House leaders
- [Author Correction: Research agenda for the loss and damage fund](https://environment.org/author-correction-research-agenda-for-the-loss-and-damage-fund/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01669-6Author Correction: Research agenda for the loss and damage fund Nature Climate Change
- [Author Correction: Extreme sea levels at different global warming levels](https://environment.org/author-correction-extreme-sea-levels-at-different-global-warming-levels/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01665-wAuthor Correction: Extreme sea levels at different global warming levels Nature Climate Change
- [Weird Fish List With Pictures & Facts: The World’s Weirdest Fish](https://environment.org/weird-fish-list-with-pictures-facts-the-worlds-weirdest-fish/) - Weird fish include the ocean sunfish, a mysterious ocean giant; the coelacanth, a living fossil once thought to have been extinct; the humphead wrasse, a reef fish that starts life as a female but later becomes male; the bizarre-looking red-lipped batfish, found around the Galápagos Islands; and freshwater species such as the candiru and alligator
- [Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications](https://environment.org/cynthia-hayes-memorial-scholarship-now-accepting-applications/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Email: lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship honors the co-founder of the first network for African American organic farmers in the United States Washington, DC, April 3, 2023, — The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), in partnership with The
- [Invasive interactions](https://environment.org/invasive-interactions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01654-zInvasive interactions Nature Climate Change
- [Weird Animals – A List Of The World’s Strangest Species](https://environment.org/weird-animals-a-list-of-the-worlds-strangest-species/) - Weird animals include the aye-aye, a mammal that finds food by tapping on trees; the glass frog, an amphibian with a see-through body; the dumbo octopus, a bizarre-looking mollusk found four miles below the surface of the ocean; and the platypus, a mammal that lays eggs, finds food using electrical fields, and has a venomous
- [Secretary Vilsack Underscores Priorities for USDA to House Agriculture Committee](https://environment.org/secretary-vilsack-underscores-priorities-for-usda-to-house-agriculture-committee/) - Last week, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack testified at a lengthy – even by Congressional standards -six-hour hearing held by the House Agriculture Committee. The hearing comes at a particularly unique moment. The USDA, at the direction of Congress, has spent the last several years implementing and administering a wide array of programs and resources designed
- [Research agenda for the loss and damage fund](https://environment.org/research-agenda-for-the-loss-and-damage-fund/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01648-xResearch agenda for the loss and damage fund Nature Climate Change
- [Animals That Start With C: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-c-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with C include mammals such as the capybara, caribou and cheetah; birds such as cassowaries and cranes; reptiles such as cobras and crocodiles; and invertebrates such as the common octopus, cockroaches and cuttlefish. On this page is a list containing these and many other interesting animals beginning with C, together with pictures
- [Trophic rewilding can expand natural climate solutions](https://environment.org/trophic-rewilding-can-expand-natural-climate-solutions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01631-6In this Perspective, the authors argue that the restoration of wild animals and their functional roles can enhance natural carbon capture and storage. They call for the scope of natural climate solutions to be broadened to include animals. Nature Climate Change
- [Saber-Toothed Thylacosmilus – A Predator With Sideways-Facing Eyes](https://environment.org/saber-toothed-thylacosmilus-a-predator-with-sideways-facing-eyes/) - Whereas most predators have forward-facing eyes, those of the saber-toothed Thylacosmilus were positioned towards the sides, out of the way of the animal’s huge teeth. A team of scientists recently examined how the prehistoric South American hypercarnivore was able to hunt, despite its unusual features. Thylacosmilus Thylacosmilus was a saber-toothed, predatory mammal that lived in
- [Release: Broad Coalition of Conservation Organizations Endorses Recommendations to Strengthen Conservation in the 2023 Farm Bill](https://environment.org/release-broad-coalition-of-conservation-organizations-endorses-recommendations-to-strengthen-conservation-in-the-2023-farm-bill/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Broad Coalition of Conservation Organizations Endorses Recommendations to Strengthen Conservation in the 2023 Farm Bill Washington, DC, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 — Today, thirty-one members of the Conservation Coalition, a group of national and regional organizations collaborating on Farm Bill conservation policy and
- [Risk of isolation increases the urgency and spatial extent of climate change adaptation](https://environment.org/risk-of-isolation-increases-the-urgency-and-spatial-extent-of-climate-change-adaptation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01647-yEstimations of the risk from sea-level rise are often based on the amount of property inundated by water. However, risk measurements based on isolation — being cut-off from key services owing to road flooding — suggest that the impacts of sea-level rise could be more widespread and
- [Invertebrates Examples With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/invertebrates-examples-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Examples of invertebrates include insects (e.g., ants, bees, beetles, butterflies); crustaceans (e.g., crabs, lobsters, barnacles); arachnids (e.g., spiders, scorpions); mollusks (e.g., clams, snails, octopuses, squid); echinoderms (e.g., sea urchins, sea stars) and cnidarians (corals, jellyfish). On this page you’ll find information on these and other invertebrates, with pictures and interesting facts on each… Scroll down
- [Reply to: Autumn cooling paused increased net CO2 release in central Eurasia](https://environment.org/reply-to-autumn-cooling-paused-increased-net-co2-release-in-central-eurasia/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01626-3Reply to: Autumn cooling paused increased net CO2 release in central Eurasia Nature Climate Change
- [Countries’ long-term climate strategies fail to define residual emissions](https://environment.org/countries-long-term-climate-strategies-fail-to-define-residual-emissions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 09 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01614-7Achieving net zero means balancing remaining emissions with carbon removal, and understanding the nature and scope of residual emissions is key to planning decarbonized energy and industrial systems. However, our analysis of long-term climate strategies shows that many governments lack clear projections for residual emissions at net
- [Release: Farmers and Advocates Rally and March for a Climate-Focused Farm Bill ](https://environment.org/release-farmers-and-advocates-rally-and-march-for-a-climate-focused-farm-bill/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Farmers and Advocates Rally and March for a Climate-Focused Farm Bill Washington, DC, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 — Today, hundreds of farmers and food and farm systems advocates gathered for the Farmers for Climate Action: Rally for Resilience, part of a mass mobilization
- [Fighting drought, potato farmers in northern Minnesota overdrew their water permits by tens of millions of gallons](https://environment.org/fighting-drought-potato-farmers-in-northern-minnesota-overdrew-their-water-permits-by-tens-of-millions-of-gallons/) - This story was originally published by the Star Tribune. During the 2021 drought, nearly 800 Minnesota farmers with high-capacity wells pumped 6.5 billion more gallons of water than their permits allowed, state records show. Farms on land owned or operated by R.D. Offutt Co., a potato-growing giant that has become one of the biggest water users in
- [Warming worsens air quality](https://environment.org/warming-worsens-air-quality/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 08 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01638-zWarming worsens air quality Nature Climate Change
- [Walrus Facts & Pictures – Discover The Iconic Tusked Arctic Animal](https://environment.org/walrus-facts-pictures-discover-the-iconic-tusked-arctic-animal/) - The walrus is a semiaquatic marine mammal characterized by its large size, long tusks and moustache-like whiskers. The walrus belongs to the group Pinnipedia, which is also home to the walrus’s closest relatives: the seals and sea lions. The walrus is the only living member of the family Odobenidae. It is found in shallow Arctic
- [A Look at the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production](https://environment.org/a-look-at-the-office-of-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/) - The 2018 Farm Bill offered a variety of victories for NSAC’s priorities. It also elevated attention and support for the growing number of urban agriculture and small-scale innovative producers across the nation by directing USDA to create an Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) and programs to support related activities. This blog post
- [Response to climate change can be altered by species competition](https://environment.org/response-to-climate-change-can-be-altered-by-species-competition/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 02 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01621-8Acclimation to climate change induces a reduction in the overall energetic cost for ectotherms, but most studies focus on a single species. Now, research shows that species competition can erode the energetic benefits of acclimation by affecting individual behaviour and energetics. Nature Climate Change
- [Examples Of Herbivores – Herbivorous Animals List, Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/examples-of-herbivores-herbivorous-animals-list-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Examples of herbivores include hooved animals such as antelopes, bison, deer, horses, zebras, hippos, rhinos and tapirs. Other types of herbivorous animals include kangaroos, the koala, fruit bats, rabbits, hares, tortoises, the green iguana and giant panda. On this page is a list of herbivorous animals with pictures and interesting facts. Read on to discover
- [Release: Briefing Addresses Building Agricultural Resilience for Future Generations](https://environment.org/release-briefing-addresses-building-agricultural-resilience-for-future-generations/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Briefing Addresses Building Agricultural Resilience for Future Generations Farmer/Researcher Panel Encourages Increasing Public Investments in Ag Research Washington, DC, February 28, 2023 – Yesterday, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), Union of Concerned Scientists, Carbon180, and the Breakthrough Institute hosted a joint briefing on
- [Flood risks are insufficiently priced into housing markets but better pricing would leave some worse off](https://environment.org/flood-risks-are-insufficiently-priced-into-housing-markets-but-better-pricing-would-leave-some-worse-off/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 February 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01598-4We estimate that US residential properties exposed to flood risks are overvalued by close to US$ 200 billion. We discuss where these properties are located, and who stands to lose the most from housing prices that better reflect climate risks. Nature Climate Change
- [What Do Animals Eat? Carnivores Vs Omnivores Vs Herbivores & More](https://environment.org/what-do-animals-eat-carnivores-vs-omnivores-vs-herbivores-more/) - Different types of animals eat different types of food: carnivores eat meat, herbivores eat plants, and omnivores eat both plants and meat. Examples of animals with more specialized diets include fructivores (fruit eaters); and folivores (leaf eaters). On this page you’ll find facts on carnivores, omnivores and herbivores, plus many examples of more specialized animal
- [Antarctic shelf ocean warming and sea ice melt affected by projected El Niño changes](https://environment.org/antarctic-shelf-ocean-warming-and-sea-ice-melt-affected-by-projected-el-nino-changes/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 February 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01610-xHow the shelf ocean around Antarctica changes with warming is not well known. Here, the authors show that a projected increase in El Niño–Southern Oscillation variability accelerates warming of the Antarctic shelf ocean but slows warming around the sea ice edges, thus influencing ice melt. Nature Climate
- [Can crypto mining go green? Critics are skeptical](https://environment.org/can-crypto-mining-go-green-critics-are-skeptical/) - This story was reported by InvestigateWest, an independent news nonprofit dedicated to investigative journalism in the Pacific Northwest. Visit invw.org/newsletters to sign up for weekly updates. The word “sustainable” features prominently on the website for Merkle Standard’s crypto mining operation in remote eastern Washington, which aims to be carbon neutral by year’s end. In Idaho, budding company
- [Release: USDA Announces Implementation Plans for Inflation Reduction Act and Plans Around Western Water](https://environment.org/release-usda-announces-implementation-plans-for-inflation-reduction-act-and-plans-around-western-water/) - For Immediate ReleaseContact: Laura ZaksNational Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionlzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: USDA Announces Implementation Plans for Inflation Reduction Act and Plans Around Western Water Washington, DC, February 13, 2023 – Today, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced plans for the implementation of the agricultural conservation provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, an act that
- [Unpriced climate risk and the potential consequences of overvaluation in US housing markets](https://environment.org/unpriced-climate-risk-and-the-potential-consequences-of-overvaluation-in-us-housing-markets/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 February 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01594-8Natural hazards exacerbated by climate change pose serious risks to property markets in the United States. Ignoring these risks could create instability in housing values. This research shows the magnitude of unpriced flood risk and who stands to lose from housing prices that reflect climate risks. Nature
- [Co-extinctions dominate losses](https://environment.org/co-extinctions-dominate-losses/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 08 February 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01612-9Co-extinctions dominate losses Nature Climate Change
- [Examples Of Omnivores – Omnivorous Animals List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/examples-of-omnivores-omnivorous-animals-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Examples of omnivores include mammals such as baboons, bears, badgers, foxes, raccoons and monkeys; reptiles such as sea turtles and the common snapping turtle; and birds such as crows and other passerines, sapsuckers and the kea. This page contains examples of omnivores, including these and many more omnivorous species. Use the index below to find
- [AG-VOCATES ASSEMBLE: NSAC 2023 WINTER MEETING RECAP](https://environment.org/ag-vocates-assemble-nsac-2023-winter-meeting-recap/) - Last week, over 100 attendees from 61 member organizations came together for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) annual winter meeting. In light of the anticipated 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization, members gathered in Washington, DC, to strategically coordinate campaign tactics, meet with Congressional leaders and senior USDA officials, and connect through a shared vision of
- [Powering past coal is not enough](https://environment.org/powering-past-coal-is-not-enough/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 February 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01574-4Modelled low-carbon pathways rarely incorporate processes reflecting social and political realities. Now two studies rise to this challenge by exploring the implications of a landmark initiative to phase out coal, showing that we need greater political ambition for faster transitions to keep a 1.5 °C outcome in
- [Dinosaur Coloring And Facts – Printable PDF Book To Download](https://environment.org/dinosaur-coloring-and-facts-printable-pdf-book-to-download/) - Bring the Mesozoic Era to life with this printable dinosaur coloring and facts book, available for immediate download! Active Wild Dinosaur Coloring And Facts Printable PDF eBook Let your imagination run wild with this awesome dinosaur coloring book! Inside you’ll find a selection of coloring pages featuring some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs! At the
- [Release: NSAC Hosts Farm Bill Lobby Day](https://environment.org/release-nsac-hosts-farm-bill-lobby-day/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Hosts Farm Bill Lobby DayMembers Meet with Lawmakers to Share Stories and Priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill Washington, DC, February 1, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a lobby day for coalition members to meet with Congressional
- [Minnesota to require 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040](https://environment.org/minnesota-to-require-100-carbon-free-electricity-by-2040/) - Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota passed an ambitious climate law late Thursday night requiring the state’s power utilities to use 100 percent clean electricity by 2040. The clean electricity legislation was approved on a party-line vote by the state’s Senate. House Democrats passed an identical version of the bill last week, which means it now goes
- [Hybridization provides climate resilience](https://environment.org/hybridization-provides-climate-resilience/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01586-0Hybrid populations have long been perceived as a threat to distinct lineages and undervalued from a conservation perspective. Now, research suggests that hybrid populations may harbour gene combinations that improve their ability to cope with changing climate conditions. Nature Climate Change
- [New Pterosaur Species With 480 Teeth Discovered In Germany](https://environment.org/new-pterosaur-species-with-480-teeth-discovered-in-germany/) - The remains of a new pterosaur species have been discovered in Bavaria, Germany. The prehistoric flying reptile, which has been given the name Balaenognathus maeuseri, lived during the Jurassic Period. Its distinctive, spatula-shaped bill contained at least 480 needle-like teeth, which were likely used to filter particles of food from water. Read on for more
- [Record-High Crop Insurance Subsidies Are Unsustainable](https://environment.org/record-high-crop-insurance-subsidies-are-unsustainable/) - The federal crop insurance program is the most expensive program authorized in the farm bill, excluding nutrition spending, and is a primary driver of monoculture commodity production in the United States. Record-high taxpayer subsidies benefit private insurance companies and a small number of the largest commodity farms, while most farmers are unable to access insurance
- [Research on public support for climate policy instruments must broaden its scope](https://environment.org/research-on-public-support-for-climate-policy-instruments-must-broaden-its-scope/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01593-1The transition to net-zero emissions will be contested and could lead to political polarization and social unrest. To contribute to a transition that is accepted as legitimate while remaining effective, research on public support must evolve rapidly along several dimensions. Nature Climate Change
- [Endangered Animals List With Pictures & Interesting Facts – Updated 2023](https://environment.org/endangered-animals-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts-updated-2023/) - List of endangered animals with pictures and facts, plus links to further information. Test YOUR knowledge of endangered animals with two FREE printable worksheets. Endangered Animals Examples of endangered animals include mammals such as the tiger, chimpanzee, Asian elephant and sea otter; birds such as the Egyptian vulture and Galápagos penguin; reptiles such as the
- [Release: Farmers Take Action on Climate Crisis, Urging Policymakers to Pay Attention](https://environment.org/release-farmers-take-action-on-climate-crisis-urging-policymakers-to-pay-attention/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Farmers Take Action on Climate Crisis, Urging Policymakers to Pay Attention Washington, DC, January 19, 2023 – Coined “Farmers for Climate Action: Rally for Resilience,” a grassroots alliance of farmers, farmworkers and farmer allies will be heading to Washington D.C. during the week of
- [How to build a better bike-share program](https://environment.org/how-to-build-a-better-bike-share-program/) - This story is part of the Cities + Solutions series, which chronicles surprising and inspiring climate initiatives in communities across the U.S. through stories of cities leading the way. For early access to the rest of the series, subscribe to the Looking Forward climate solutions newsletter. Geoff Coats still remembers how he felt when, in
- [Spring phenology alters vegetation drought recovery](https://environment.org/spring-phenology-alters-vegetation-drought-recovery/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01579-zA changing climate is altering vegetation phenology and probably impacts drought frequency and severity. Changes in vegetation phenology have some unexpected consequences on the trajectories of drought recovery. Nature Climate Change
- [Convincing conversations](https://environment.org/convincing-conversations/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01583-3Convincing conversations Nature Climate Change
- [Warmth shifts symbionts](https://environment.org/warmth-shifts-symbionts/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01580-6Warmth shifts symbionts Nature Climate Change
- [How Many Legs Does An Ant Have? (And Other Interesting Ant Facts)](https://environment.org/how-many-legs-does-an-ant-have-and-other-interesting-ant-facts/) - How Many Legs Does An Ant Have? An ant, like all insects, has six legs. This is the same for all ant species, from the common black ant to the fearsome bullet ant. Whether an ant is a worker, a queen, or a drone, it will have six legs, all of which are attached to
- [The past 8 years were the hottest in recorded history](https://environment.org/the-past-8-years-were-the-hottest-in-recorded-history/) - Last year was the fifth-warmest ever recorded in planetary history, scientists announced on Tuesday. The data reflects a wider warming trend driven by emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, with the past eight years being the warmest on record, and 2016 the hottest yet. The record heat is hitting some parts of the globe
- [Europe’s net-zero goal increases infrastructure investment needs](https://environment.org/europes-net-zero-goal-increases-infrastructure-investment-needs/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 January 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01550-yA meta-analysis reveals that a steep and immediate uptick in investment in climate-relevant infrastructure is needed to reach net-zero pathways in Europe. The investment needs are further intensified by the ambition to become independent from Russian gas imports and highlight the importance of redirecting finance flows with
- [P-22 Death – Celebrity Mountain Lion Dies Aged 12 After Car Strike](https://environment.org/p-22-death-celebrity-mountain-lion-dies-aged-12-after-car-strike/) - A mountain lion named P-22, who attained celebrity status after taking up residence in Los Angeles’s Griffith Park, recently had to be euthanized after sustaining injuries consistent with being hit by a car. Mountain Lions The mountain lion is a wild cat native to the Americas. The species goes by several other names, including puma
- [Financials threaten to undermine the functioning of emissions markets](https://environment.org/financials-threaten-to-undermine-the-functioning-of-emissions-markets/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01560-wWith the development of carbon emission allowance markets worldwide, concerns that they could attract excessive speculation have also grown. This Perspective discusses the potential scale and impacts of financial trading, as well as approaches to improve carbon market monitoring and oversight. Nature Climate Change
- [Antarctic Animals List With Pictures & Facts, Species Found In Antarctica](https://environment.org/antarctic-animals-list-with-pictures-facts-species-found-in-antarctica/) - Antarctic animals list, with pictures and information. Discover the amazing animals that live in one of the world’s harshest environments. View / download a FREE Antarctic Animals worksheet for this page here: Free Printable Worksheets. Discover more about the continent of Antarctica on this page: Antarctica Facts Learn about the animal kingdom: Animals: The Ultimate Guide
- [Study: Biology textbooks aren’t keeping up with climate science](https://environment.org/study-biology-textbooks-arent-keeping-up-with-climate-science/) - With every year that greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, the climate crisis deepens — as does the threat it poses to life on Earth. But that increasing urgency isn’t reflected in many of the U.S.’s undergraduate biology textbooks. According to a new paper published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, climate change coverage in
- [Closing the loop of reflexivity](https://environment.org/closing-the-loop-of-reflexivity/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01569-1Global lessons are emerging on the enablers of effective knowledge co-production. An inclusion of greater reflexivity, which incorporates broad socio-political perspectives and feedbacks, could be the next frontier for the integrated assessment communities. Nature Climate Change
- [The US has a new pollution rule for heavy-duty trucks for the first time in 2 decades](https://environment.org/the-us-has-a-new-pollution-rule-for-heavy-duty-trucks-for-the-first-time-in-2-decades/) - Communities that have long borne the brunt of vehicle pollution are one step closer to breathing cleaner air after the Environmental Protection Agency finalized stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles on Tuesday. The agency’s new rule, part of its larger Clean Trucks Plan, is the first time pollution standards for semi trucks, delivery trucks, and
- [Types Of Animals – Major Animal Groups With Examples & Pictures](https://environment.org/types-of-animals-major-animal-groups-with-examples-pictures/) - Different types of animals include invertebrates such as sponges, flatworms, roundworms, cnidarians (jellyfish, anemones, etc.), mollusks (squid, octopuses, snails, clams, etc.), crustaceans, arachnids and insects; and vertebrates such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. On this page is a list of the major animal types, with pictures and facts on each. Download the FREE
- [Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of SARE Bill](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-applauds-introduction-of-sare-bill/) - For Immediate Release Contact Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of SARE Bill Washington, DC, December 22, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Interim Policy Director, in response to the release of Representative Schrier’s H.R. 9667. “The
- [Incorporating dead material in ecosystem assessments and projections](https://environment.org/incorporating-dead-material-in-ecosystem-assessments-and-projections/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01565-5When considering how ecosystems will react to climate change the importance of dead matter has been largely overlooked. Here we discuss why dead material is integral to ecosystem form and function, and why its persistence or degradation must be explicitly included in models considering ecosystem futures in
- [Animals Around The World – Discover Species From Every Continent](https://environment.org/animals-around-the-world-discover-species-from-every-continent/) - The world is home to a vast number of animals; there are over 1.5 million recognized living animal species, and likely millions more still to be discovered and named. Animals first appeared in the sea over 600 million years ago, and subsequently evolved to live in the majority of Earth’s aquatic and terrestrial (land) habitats.
- [NSAC’s 2023 Farm Bill Platform: Building a Climate-Resilient Future](https://environment.org/nsacs-2023-farm-bill-platform-building-a-climate-resilient-future/) - Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in our series covering key pillars of NSAC’s 2023 Farm Bill Platform. The series begins here. You can read the platform and take action to endorse it here. The climate crisis is a current threat to effective agricultural production, and continued greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will substantially exacerbate
- [Vultures for climate](https://environment.org/vultures-for-climate/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01554-8Vultures for climate Nature Climate Change
- [Cleanup is underway for the US’s second-largest tar sands oil spill. Experts say it’ll be harder than past leaks.](https://environment.org/cleanup-is-underway-for-the-uss-second-largest-tar-sands-oil-spill-experts-say-itll-be-harder-than-past-leaks/) - The second-largest tar sands oil spill in the country — which left a black pockmark on Kansas grasslands a few weeks ago — will be harder to clean compared to past oil spills. In early December, nearly 14,000 barrels of oil known as diluted bitumen spilled in north-central Kansas, three hours outside of Kansas City,
- [High chances of rainbows](https://environment.org/high-chances-of-rainbows/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01551-xHigh chances of rainbows Nature Climate Change
- [Animal Habitats – Terrestrial, Freshwater & Marine, Pictures & Facts](https://environment.org/animal-habitats-terrestrial-freshwater-marine-pictures-facts/) - Animal habitats can be divided into three main types: terrestrial (land) habitats and two aquatic habitats: freshwater, and marine (saltwater). Examples of terrestrial animal habitats include forests, grasslands and deserts; examples of freshwater animal habitats include lakes, rivers and marshes; examples of marine animal habitats include coral reefs, the open ocean and the intertidal zone.
- [Heated beetles](https://environment.org/heated-beetles/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01553-9Heated beetles Nature Climate Change
- [Directed climate innovation](https://environment.org/directed-climate-innovation/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 December 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01552-wDirected climate innovation Nature Climate Change
- [Beyond solar: Here’s what the clean energy future might look like](https://environment.org/beyond-solar-heres-what-the-clean-energy-future-might-look-like/) - Images of a clean-energy future tend to feature wind turbines and solar panels, iconic symbols of the struggle to halt global warming. But the United States is pursuing a much wider range of solutions to drive down greenhouse gas emissions. Soon, a direct air capture facility, or a carbon capture and storage project, or a
- [Christmas Animals: Animals Associated With Christmas From All Around The World](https://environment.org/christmas-animals-animals-associated-with-christmas-from-all-around-the-world/) - Christmas animals – a list of animals associated with Christmas, with pictures and facts. Animals play a central part in Christmas celebrations in many parts of the world. On this page we take a look at animals associated with Christmas. We’ll discover what part they play in Yuletide celebrations, and also find out about the
- [Release: Groups Share Bipartisan Principles for 2023 Farm Bill](https://environment.org/release-groups-share-bipartisan-principles-for-2023-farm-bill/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Groups Share Bipartisan Principles for 2023 Farm Bill Letter Calls on Members of Congress to Promote Farmer and Taxpayer-friendly Reforms Washington, DC, November 29, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), R Street Institute, Taxpayers for Common Sense (TCS), and U.S.
- [Floods differ in a warmer future](https://environment.org/floods-differ-in-a-warmer-future/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01541-zA lack of observed increases in flooding with climate change has been difficult to explain. Now, research shows a decline in snowmelt to be the cause. Nature Climate Change
- [Behaviour as leverage](https://environment.org/behaviour-as-leverage/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01531-1Behaviour change is essential for effective solutions to climate threats. Thus, policy-relevant behavioural science studies are needed for a shift towards human-centred climate actions. Nature Climate Change
- [Arthropods Examples: Examples Of Arthropods From Around The World](https://environment.org/arthropods-examples-examples-of-arthropods-from-around-the-world/) - Arthropods examples from major groups, including insects, crustaceans, arachnids, myriapods, and more. Arthropods Examples Examples of arthropods include insects such as flies, bees, beetles, and ants; crustaceans such as barnacles, crabs, lobsters and krill; myriapods such as centipedes and millipedes; arachnids such as spiders, scorpions and camel spiders, and extinct animals such as trilobites. Below
- [Release: NSAC Publishes Comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill Platform](https://environment.org/release-nsac-publishes-comprehensive-2023-farm-bill-platform/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Publishes Comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill Platform Coalition Agenda Envisions a More Equitable and Resilient Food System Washington, DC, November 17, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released its comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill Platform. NSAC has been a leader in
- [Author Correction: Climate change reshuffles northern species within their niches](https://environment.org/author-correction-climate-change-reshuffles-northern-species-within-their-niches/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01547-7Author Correction: Climate change reshuffles northern species within their niches Nature Climate Change
- [The path to 1.5 °C requires ratcheting of climate pledges](https://environment.org/the-path-to-1-5-c-requires-ratcheting-of-climate-pledges/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01517-zIncreasing climate ambition through 2030 will be crucial to limiting global peak temperature changes this century. Countries need to ratchet their 2030 pledges made in Glasgow to reduce temperature overshoot and consequently reduce the risks of irreversible and adverse consequences to natural and human systems. Nature Climate
- [USDA Announces 2501 Grant Awards Supporting Farmers of Color and Veterans](https://environment.org/usda-announces-2501-grant-awards-supporting-farmers-of-color-and-veterans/) - Last month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over $ 36 million in 2501 grants to 52 organizations across the country for outreach and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, more commonly known as the “2501 Program,”
- [Dryland productivity under a changing climate](https://environment.org/dryland-productivity-under-a-changing-climate/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 November 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01499-yIn this Review, the authors discuss recent advances in understanding dryland productivity and functions, examining outstanding debates on dryland response to change and the uncertainties associated with predicting climate trajectories. Nature Climate Change
- [South American Animals List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/south-american-animals-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - South America is a continent known for its high biodiversity. Its rainforests, grasslands, mountains and deserts are home to a vast number of species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. South American animals include mammals such as anteaters, tapirs, jaguar, maned wolf, howler monkeys and spider monkeys; reptiles such as caimans, anacondas
- [Adaptation, loss and damage, and African oil: What’s at stake at COP27?](https://environment.org/adaptation-loss-and-damage-and-african-oil-whats-at-stake-at-cop27/) - World leaders will converge in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on Sunday for COP27, this year’s United Nations climate conference, where they will spend two weeks advancing global cooperation to cut planet-warming emissions and protect humanity from the impacts of climate change. These annual events are about more than just negotiations between government officials. They are a
- [El Niño enhances wildfire emissions](https://environment.org/el-nino-enhances-wildfire-emissions/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 31 October 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01524-0El Niño enhances wildfire emissions Nature Climate Change
- [Soil and plants lose more water under drought](https://environment.org/soil-and-plants-lose-more-water-under-drought/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 October 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01510-6The response of water transfer from the land to the atmosphere under drought is uncertain. Now, research shows that soils and plants paradoxically lose more water during low supply due to greater atmospheric demand. Nature Climate Change
- [How sunken basketball courts could protect New Yorkers from the next Superstorm Sandy](https://environment.org/how-sunken-basketball-courts-could-protect-new-yorkers-from-the-next-superstorm-sandy/) - Almost every time it rains in New York City, the grounds of the South Jamaica Houses start to flood. As the storm drain system overflows, water collects across the sprawling public housing development in southeast Queens. Before long, floodwater pools up on the basketball court and in the yard behind the senior center. If it
- [Attention All Farmers: Be Represented in US Farm Policy by Participating in the 2022 Census of Agriculture](https://environment.org/attention-all-farmers-be-represented-in-us-farm-policy-by-participating-in-the-2022-census-of-agriculture/) - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gearing up to send its survey for the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Whether or not you have participated in the past, filling out the survey is an important way for every farmer in America to influence the policies and programs that impact
- [Cutting emissions outside borders](https://environment.org/cutting-emissions-outside-borders/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 October 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01504-4Phasing out carbon-intensive energy sources is crucial for meeting climate targets, but the role of natural gas is increasingly uncertain. For natural gas electricity to be on a net-zero trajectory, all countries in the natural gas electricity value chain must make efforts to cut emissions. Nature Climate
- [Farmers and Advocates Fly-in to DC to Call for Climate and Sustainability Action in the 2023 Farm Bill](https://environment.org/farmers-and-advocates-fly-in-to-dc-to-call-for-climate-and-sustainability-action-in-the-2023-farm-bill/) - With the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization on the horizon, advocates and farmers from across the country gathered in Washington, DC last month to champion the federal programs important to them and their communities. NSAC hosted a cohort of farmers, ranchers, and food systems advocates for more than thirty meetings with Congressional leaders and senior USDA
- [Tipping points of marine phytoplankton to multiple environmental stressors](https://environment.org/tipping-points-of-marine-phytoplankton-to-multiple-environmental-stressors/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 October 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01489-0The authors establish machine learning models to identify multifactor tipping points of global marine phytoplankton. They show that temperature and carbon dioxide dominate risks, and project crossing tipping points in tropical area production (50%) and resistance (41%) by 2100 under high emissions. Nature Climate Change
- [Oceanic vertical migrators in a warming world](https://environment.org/oceanic-vertical-migrators-in-a-warming-world/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 October 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01493-4A myriad of aquatic animals migrate daily across strong depth-related temperature and oxygen gradients. Now, research shows that these vertical migrators are particularly sensitive to temperature gradients and that cold waters currently impose an energetic barrier to latitudinal range expansion that may be released under climate change.
- [Animals That Start With G: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-g-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with G include mammals such as the giant otter, giraffe, grey seal and gorilla; birds such as the galah and gyrfalcon; reptiles such as the Gaboon viper and Gila monster; and invertebrates such as the giant clam and goliath beetle. On this page is a list containing these and many other interesting
- [Big Wins on Whole-Farm Revenue Protection](https://environment.org/big-wins-on-whole-farm-revenue-protection/) - In late August, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced several changes to improve the effectiveness of the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program, the only insurance product designed to protect a farmer’s entire operation, not just one crop. Building upon these improvements, RMA just announced a Road Show that will
- [Understanding eco-anxiety](https://environment.org/understanding-eco-anxiety/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01497-0 To explore the drivers and effects of climate change anxiety, Alexandre Heeren of Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium, and colleagues used network analysis — a graphical Gaussian model and a directed acyclic graph. With data collected from 778 European French speakers, they considered the dependencies between
- [West Virginia, Kentucky officials ignored plans for catastrophic floods](https://environment.org/west-virginia-kentucky-officials-ignored-plans-for-catastrophic-floods/) - When four and a half feet of water engulfed the town of Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, in July, fire chief Carter Bevins found himself in an unfamiliar position. “We were helpless,” he said. The volunteer firehouse, which sits on a small road directly in front of Wright Fork creek, was surrounded by a chest-high wall of water.
- [Release: Updated NSAC Report Illustrates Minimal Impact of Crop Insurance Subsidy Caps on Farms](https://environment.org/release-updated-nsac-report-illustrates-minimal-impact-of-crop-insurance-subsidy-caps-on-farms/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Updated NSAC Report Illustrates Minimal Impact of Crop Insurance Subsidy Caps on Farms Addendum Bolsters Original Report Projecting Billions Saved Washington, DC, October 6, 2022 –– Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) published an updated version of a special report
- [Technology transfer initiatives](https://environment.org/technology-transfer-initiatives/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01496-1Technology transfer initiatives Nature Climate Change - Issue - nature.com science feed
- [‘We can’t recycle our way out’](https://environment.org/we-cant-recycle-our-way-out/) - This piece was originally published by InvestigateWest. When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new
- [Release: Farmers and Advocates Come to Washington to Call for Climate and Sustainability Action in the 2023 Farm Bill](https://environment.org/release-farmers-and-advocates-come-to-washington-to-call-for-climate-and-sustainability-action-in-the-2023-farm-bill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Farmers and Advocates Come to Washington to Call for Climate and Sustainability Action in the 2023 Farm Bill NSAC Partners with Farmers and Local Leaders from 12 States for DC Visit Washington, DC, September 29, 2022 – This week, advocates and
- [Spring thaw nitrous oxide](https://environment.org/spring-thaw-nitrous-oxide/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01498-zSpring thaw nitrous oxide Nature Climate Change - Issue - nature.com science feed
- [USDA Accepting Proposals for Regional Food Business Centers](https://environment.org/usda-accepting-proposals-for-regional-food-business-centers/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently announced the availability of $ 360 million to establish at least six new Regional Food Business Centers. This funding comes from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA), which provided significant investments to respond to and rebuild from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among
- [Flood. Retreat. Repeat.](https://environment.org/flood-retreat-repeat/) - This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Flood. Retreat. Repeat. on Sep 23, 2022. Grist
- [Enabling the right to a healthy environment](https://environment.org/enabling-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01487-2Recent recognition of the human right to a healthy environment by the United Nations can facilitate a shift in climate policy and shape climate litigation. Now, a recent study discusses these benefits and the potential to assist social movements in garnering political pressure towards stronger climate action.
- [Save The North Atlantic Right Whale – Don’t Order Lobster!](https://environment.org/save-the-north-atlantic-right-whale-dont-order-lobster/) - How Removing American Lobster From The Menu Might Save A Critically Endangered Whale The use of lobster nets and pots poses such a serious threat to the survival of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale that fisheries using these methods have been assigned red ratings by the sustainability guide Seafood Watch. The population of
- [Urban forests facing climate risks](https://environment.org/urban-forests-facing-climate-risks/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01481-8More cities are including urban forests in their climate change adaptation plans. Now, research shows that more than two-thirds of tree species across cities worldwide are facing severe climate risks, undermining their roles in climate adaptation and other ecosystem services they provide. Nature Climate Change - Issue
- [Pragmatic cost–benefit analysis for infrastructure resilience](https://environment.org/pragmatic-cost-benefit-analysis-for-infrastructure-resilience/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01468-5Infrastructure investment needs to account for climate change globally, yet most day-to-day projects are small and poorly served by economic assessment processes. Four simple adjustments to cost–benefit analysis practices would greatly improve decision making for future infrastructure resilience. Nature Climate Change - Issue - nature.com science feed
- [Meet The Madla Cave Meshweaver Spider – An Endangered Texas Arachnid](https://environment.org/meet-the-madla-cave-meshweaver-spider-an-endangered-texas-arachnid/) - Meet The Living Spider That No Longer Exists… Officially, the Braken Bat Cave meshweaver spider no longer exists. Yet, the species can still be found in certain locations in Texas, going by a different name: the Madla Cave meshweaver. Read on to find out more about this fascinating, endangered spider. Braken Bat Cave – Not
- [Unravelling global patterns of irreversible climate change](https://environment.org/unravelling-global-patterns-of-irreversible-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 September 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01456-9Even if greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are reduced to pre-industrial levels, the climate system might not return to its previous state. Quantification of the spatial patterns of climate hysteresis and reversibility reveals globally widespread irreversible changes in surface temperature and precipitation in response to anthropogenic
- [Together at the Table: NSAC Members Reunited in Durham, NC for the 2022 Summer Meeting](https://environment.org/together-at-the-table-nsac-members-reunited-in-durham-nc-for-the-2022-summer-meeting/) - Last week, for the first time in more than two years, nearly 100 members of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) traveled to Durham, North Carolina for the 2022 Summer Meeting. The Coalition has not met in person since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While virtual meetings allow the Coalition to effectively continue
- [Grassland Animals List, Interesting Facts On Animals That Live In Grasslands](https://environment.org/grassland-animals-list-interesting-facts-on-animals-that-live-in-grasslands/) - Grassland animals include mammals such as antelopes, cheetah, zebras, eastern grey kangaroo, Pallas’s cat, Przewalski’s horse, American bison, giant anteater and maned wolf; birds such as the plains-wanderer, Steppe eagle, prairie falcon and rhea, and reptiles such as the prairie rattlesnake and leopard tortoise. On this page you’ll find facts and information on these and
- [Comment: NSAC Applauds USDA Announcement of Regional Food Business Centers](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-applauds-usda-announcement-of-regional-food-business-centers/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Applauds USDA Announcement of Regional Food Business Centers Washington, DC, September 7, 2022 – In response to today’s announcement by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) of $ 400 million for Regional Food Business Centers, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
- [Civil disobedience by scientists helps press for urgent climate action](https://environment.org/civil-disobedience-by-scientists-helps-press-for-urgent-climate-action/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01461-yTime is short to secure a liveable and sustainable future; yet, inaction from governments, industry and civil society is setting the course for 3.2 °C of warming, with all the cascading and catastrophic consequences that this implies. In this context, when does civil disobedience by scientists become
- [Swallows shrink as climate warms](https://environment.org/swallows-shrink-as-climate-warms/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01463-wTree swallows are becoming smaller in response to climate change, but this isn’t driven by reduced growth as chicks. The overall picture is much more complicated, with climate effects impacting adults, juveniles, males and females differently. Nature Climate Change - Issue - nature.com science feed
- [Fish: The Ultimate Guide To Fishes & Fish Life](https://environment.org/fish-the-ultimate-guide-to-fishes-fish-life/) - The ultimate guide to fishes & fish life, including definition of a fish, fish bodies, types of fish and the life-cycle of a fish. Read on for a complete guide to ichthyology… Index What Is A Fish? Fish Ecology What Are The Main Types Of Fish? How Many Fish Species Are There? What Is The
- [Enhance climate technology deployment in the Global South](https://environment.org/enhance-climate-technology-deployment-in-the-global-south/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01458-7Enhance climate technology deployment in the Global South Nature Climate Change - Issue - nature.com science feed
- [Types Of Bears – Pictures & Facts On All Eight Bear Species](https://environment.org/types-of-bears-pictures-facts-on-all-eight-bear-species/) - There are eight types of bears: the polar bear, brown bear, American black bear, spectacled bear, Asian black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda. Together, the eight bear species make up the living members of the bear family Ursidae. Bears are known for their omnivorous diet, although some types of bear (e.g. the polar bear)
- [Water loss over the Tibetan Plateau endangers water supply security for Asian populations](https://environment.org/water-loss-over-the-tibetan-plateau-endangers-water-supply-security-for-asian-populations/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01451-0Terrestrial water storage over the Tibetan Plateau is projected to sustain large net declines by 2060. Excess water losses in the Amu Darya and Indus basins present the most critical threats of water supply shortage in this region. These results could inform adaptation strategies under future climate
- [After FEMA overhaul, hundreds of thousands of Americans are forgoing federal flood insurance](https://environment.org/after-fema-overhaul-hundreds-of-thousands-of-americans-are-forgoing-federal-flood-insurance/) - Hundreds of thousands of Americans have dropped their flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, or NFIP, since last October, E&E News found in a review of federal records. The sharp decline in coverage comes after the Federal Emergency Management Agency overhauled the program’s insurance pricing system, a move that was meant to make
- [Climate change exacerbates almost two-thirds of pathogenic diseases affecting humans](https://environment.org/climate-change-exacerbates-almost-two-thirds-of-pathogenic-diseases-affecting-humans/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01435-0A comprehensive and systematic literature review reveals that over 58% of human pathogenic diseases are aggravated by climatic hazards that are sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions. Nature Climate Change - Issue - nature.com science feed
- [Animals That Start With Y: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-y-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with Y include mammals such as the yak, yapok, yellow-winged bat and yellow mongoose; birds such as the yellowhammer and yellow-eyed penguin; reptiles such as the yacare caiman; and invertebrates such as the yabby and yellowjackets. On this page is a list including these and many other interesting animals beginning with Y,
- [Release: Cynthia Hayes Scholarship Awarded to Rising Stars in Sustainable Agriculture](https://environment.org/release-cynthia-hayes-scholarship-awarded-to-rising-stars-in-sustainable-agriculture/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Cynthia Hayes Scholarship Awarded to Rising Stars in Sustainable Agriculture Scholars exemplify Hayes’ commitment to racial equity Washington, DC, August 12, 2022 – Today, the Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON), the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), and Minorities in
- [U.S. Senate passes historic climate bill](https://environment.org/u-s-senate-passes-historic-climate-bill/) - The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on Sunday, a $ 433 billion climate, energy, health, and tax bill that will set the United States on course to reduce its cumulative emissions roughly 40 percent, compared to 2005 levels, by 2030. Fifty Democratic senators voted for the bill, including centrists Joe Manchin, from
- [Funding Now Available for Organic Transition and Certification Cost-Share ](https://environment.org/funding-now-available-for-organic-transition-and-certification-cost-share/) - Organic agriculture continues to be one of the fastest growing sectors of American agriculture. In 2020, the organic food market experienced incredible growth, with sales over $ 56 billion, a 12% increase from 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, certified organic and transitional operations faced numerous challenges including loss of markets, increased costs, labor shortages, and
- [Even a small rise in temperatures could decimate North American forests](https://environment.org/even-a-small-rise-in-temperatures-could-decimate-north-american-forests/) - From 2007 to 2017, land-based ecosystems like the vast boreal forests of Canada and the Amazon rainforest removed roughly a third of anthropogenic carbon emissions from the atmosphere. According to a slate of new scientific research published this week in Nature, however, the threats that climate change poses to these terrestrial carbon sinks are greater
- [Chinese Paddlefish Facts, Lifestyle, Ecology & Extinction](https://environment.org/chinese-paddlefish-facts-lifestyle-ecology-extinction/) - The Chinese paddlefish was officially declared extinct by the IUCN in July 2022. On this page you can find out all about this large, migratory fish, and the factors that contributed to its downfall… Related Pages Fish: The Ultimate Guide To Fishes & Fish Life Fish Gift Ideas: Fish Themed Gifts For Fish Lovers
- [Apex Predators List, Pictures & Facts: The Most Amazing Top Predators](https://environment.org/apex-predators-list-pictures-facts-the-most-amazing-top-predators/) - Apex Predators Apex predators are predators with no natural predators of their own. Also known as top predators, apex predators are animals at the top of the food chain. Examples of apex predators include mammals such as the lion, tiger, wolf, polar bear, orca and sperm whale; reptiles such as the saltwater crocodile, American
- [Over half of known human pathogenic diseases can be aggravated by climate change](https://environment.org/over-half-of-known-human-pathogenic-diseases-can-be-aggravated-by-climate-change/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 08 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01426-1A systematic review shows that >58% of infectious diseases confronted by humanity, via 1,006 unique pathways, have at some point been affected by climatic hazards sensitive to GHGs. These results highlight the mounting challenge for adaption and the urgent need to reduce GHG emissions. Nature Climate Change
- [Release: NSAC Congratulates Senate on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Passage, Urges Swift House Action ](https://environment.org/release-nsac-congratulates-senate-on-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022-passage-urges-swift-house-action/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) press@sustainableagriculture.net / Tel: 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Congratulates Senate on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Passage, Urges Swift House Action Funding Prioritizes Climate Solutions for Agriculture and Includes Key Coalition Priorities Washington, DC, August 7, 2022 – Today the full Senate passed the Inflation Reduction
- [Summer matters for peatlands](https://environment.org/summer-matters-for-peatlands/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 July 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01438-xHow global warming affects the ability of northern peatlands to store carbon is uncertain. Now, researchers show that early summer warming increases carbon uptake, whereas warmer late summer decreases it. Nature Climate Change - Issue - nature.com science feed
- [Resource and geospatial diversity could mitigate climate-induced risks in Africa’s power systems](https://environment.org/resource-and-geospatial-diversity-could-mitigate-climate-induced-risks-in-africas-power-systems/) - Nature Climate Change, Published online: 01 August 2022; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01417-2Hydropower will have an essential role in meeting the growing energy needs in Africa. Fully interconnecting the African power pools could reduce climate-induced changes in usable hydropower capacity and decrease variability in the electricity supply. Integrating renewables could further increase the adaptability of the power pools to
- [Animals That Start With N, List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-n-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with N include mammals such as the naked mole rat, narwhal and numbat; reptiles such as the Nile crocodile and northern leaf-tailed gecko; birds such as nighthawks and the nightingale; fish such as the nurse shark and nalolo; and amphibians such as newts and the natterjack toad. On this page you’ll meet
- [Animals That Start With U: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-u-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with U include mammals such as uakaris, Uinta chipmunk, Utah prairie dog and unadorned rock wallaby; birds such as umbrellabirds and Uluguru violet-backed sunbird; insects such as the Ulysses butterfly; and fish such as the unicorn crestfish. On this page is a list including these and many other interesting animals beginning with
- [Animals That Start With A: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-a-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with A include mammals such as the aardvark, African bush elephant, Arctic fox and aye-aye; reptiles such as alligators, anacondas and the alligator snapping turtle; amphibians such as the African clawed toad and axolotl; and birds such as albatrosses and auks. On this page you’ll meet these and many other interesting animals
- [Animals That Start With I: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-i-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with I include mammals such as the indri, impala, Indian elephant and ibex; birds such as the Iceland gull and icterine warbler; reptiles such as the iguana, Italian wall lizard, inland taipan and indigo snakes; and invertebrates such as the Irukandji Jellyfish and immortal jellyfish. On this page is a list including
- [$25 million available for on-farm conservation innovation grants](https://environment.org/25-million-available-for-on-farm-conservation-innovation-grants/) - On July 25, 2022, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $ 25 million in funding to advance the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation practices on agricultural lands. The funding is for on-farm trials, a subprogram of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIGs are designed
- [Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-applauds-introduction-of-the-healthy-meals-healthy-kids-act/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act Washington, DC, July 21, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Interim Policy Director, in response to the release of
- [Comment: NSAC Praises USDA Announcement of More Than 3.1 Million Acres Offered Through CRP Grassland Signups](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-praises-usda-announcement-of-more-than-3-1-million-acres-offered-through-crp-grassland-signups/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Praises USDA Announcement of More Than 3.1 Million Acres Offered Through CRP Grassland Signups Washington, DC, July 15, 2022 – In response to this week’s announcement that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million
- [Republicans want climate solutions — just not from Biden](https://environment.org/republicans-want-climate-solutions-just-not-from-biden/) - In late June, the Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision on West Virginia v. EPA, putting limits on the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The result wasn’t in line with what most Americans want, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center released on Thursday. Seventy-two
- [RELEASE: Mike Lavender, Sophia Kruszewski Join National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition](https://environment.org/release-mike-lavender-sophia-kruszewski-join-national-sustainable-agriculture-coalition/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 RELEASE: Mike Lavender, Sophia Kruszewski Join National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Lavender, Kruszewski Join NSAC Policy Team; Deeble Departs for Senior USDA Role Washington, DC, June 29, 2022 – Today the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) announced the addition of two new senior
- [Long-Term Agroecological Research Showcases New Innovations for Resilient Agriculture](https://environment.org/long-term-agroecological-research-showcases-new-innovations-for-resilient-agriculture/) - Many may not be aware that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Long-Term Agroecological Research (LTAR) network, managed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), works to address a range of regional and national agricultural challenges. Created in 2012, this one-of-a-kind network of 18 research sites across the country engages producers and other stakeholders in
- [Types Of Turtles With Pictures, List Of Interesting Turtle Species](https://environment.org/types-of-turtles-with-pictures-list-of-interesting-turtle-species/) - Turtles are reptiles belonging to the order Testudines, which is one of four reptilian orders, the others being crocodilians, squamates (lizards and snakes) and rhynchocephalians (tuatara). On this page we take a look at 30 notable types of turtles, from the land-dwelling desert tortoise Gopherus agassizii, to the mighty leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea, the
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to the Lower Food and Fuel Cost Act – H.R. 7606](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-the-lower-food-and-fuel-cost-act-h-r-7606/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to the Lower Food and Fuel Cost Act – H.R. 7606 Washington, DC, June 17, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Eric Deeble, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the
- [Canadians’ $100 billion oil and gas problem](https://environment.org/canadians-100-billion-oil-and-gas-problem/) - This story was originally published by Canada’s National Observer and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Canadians stand to lose over $ 100 billion in the energy transition as investors around the world continue to pour money into fossil fuel assets that will eventually become worthless, a recent international study finds. Many of the identified
- [Comment: NSAC Responds to House Subcommittee Markup of FY 2023 Agriculture Spending Bill](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-responds-to-house-subcommittee-markup-of-fy-2023-agriculture-spending-bill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House Subcommittee Markup of FY 2023 Agriculture Spending Bill Washington, DC, June 15, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to NSAC Policy Director, Eric Deeble, in response to the House
- [When the heat is unbearable but there’s nowhere to go](https://environment.org/when-the-heat-is-unbearable-but-theres-nowhere-to-go/) - This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Late last June, farmers in Walla Walla, Washington, noticed something odd happening to their onions. Walla Walla, an oasis in the middle of the state’s high desert, is bursting with vineyards, wheat fields and acres of the city’s eponymous sweet onions.
- [COMMENT: NSAC Lauds USDA Framework to Transform the Food System Announced Today by Secretary Vilsack ](https://environment.org/comment-nsac-lauds-usda-framework-to-transform-the-food-system-announced-today-by-secretary-vilsack/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Email: lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel: 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Lauds USDA Framework to Transform the Food System Announced Today by Secretary Vilsack Washington, DC, June 1, 2022 – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gave an address at Georgetown University announcing
- [An industry built on a fallacy of carbon neutrality](https://environment.org/an-industry-built-on-a-fallacy-of-carbon-neutrality/) - Debra David has lived in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, population 875, for more than 60 years. Though she has moved several times over the decades, she’s always lived close to the railroad and the town’s higher-traffic thoroughfares. But it wasn’t until very recently that she developed asthma. In 2019 Enviva, a compressed wood pellet (also
- [CRP Signup: Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel](https://environment.org/crp-signup-scraping-the-bottom-of-the-barrel/) - For more than 35 years, the Farm Bill’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has paid farmers and landowners to take highly erodible and other environmentally sensitive lands out of crop production and enroll them in conserving practices instead. Through CRP, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) pays farmers to set aside land for grass or tree cover for
- [From the North Pole to the Amazon: 4 new documentaries, reviewed](https://environment.org/from-the-north-pole-to-the-amazon-4-new-documentaries-reviewed/) - This week, the Mountainfilm Festival — an annual celebration of the indomitable spirit of environmental activists and outdoor adventurers — kicked off in Telluride, Colorado. The festival will be showing more than 120 feature-length documentaries and shorts, which you can stream from home, for a fee, throughout next week. The films will transport you from
- [Pacific Island nations want more renewable power. Climate financing may help.](https://environment.org/pacific-island-nations-want-more-renewable-power-climate-financing-may-help/) - This story is reprinted with permission from Honolulu Civil Beat. In January, a remote island in the Federated States of Micronesia switched on its lights for the first time since before World War II, bringing electricity to 500 households by burning waste from its new coconut-processing facility. In a country where only one in three people
- [Animals That Start With E: List With Pictures & Interesting Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-e-list-with-pictures-interesting-facts/) - Animals that start with E include mammals such as elephants, elands, echidnas and the elk; birds such as eagles, eiders, the emu and emperor penguin; insects such as earwigs; reptiles such as the eastern coral snake; and fish such as eels and eagle rays. On this page is a list including these and many other
- [What’s in the President’s Budget Request for Sustainable Agriculture?](https://environment.org/whats-in-the-presidents-budget-request-for-sustainable-agriculture/) - The Biden-Harris Administration released the President’s Budget Request (PBR) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 on March 28, 2022. The $ 5.8 trillion budget request comes several months late, as the budget request is typically expected to be presented to Congress on the first Monday of February. Yet this budget represents an improvement relative to
- [Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Analysis: A Few Bad Apples](https://environment.org/whole-farm-revenue-protection-analysis-a-few-bad-apples/) - It has been almost eight years since the 2014 Farm Bill created the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) insurance pilot to succeed the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) and AGR-lite programs. WFRP has been championed by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) for its potential to encourage diversification and level the playing field for producers underserved by
- [Are Snakes Amphibians? Snakes Vs Amphibians, Similarities, Differences](https://environment.org/are-snakes-amphibians-snakes-vs-amphibians-similarities-differences/) - Are Snakes Amphibians? Snakes are not amphibians; snakes are reptiles that belong to the class Reptilia, a group that also contains animals such as lizards, turtles and crocodilians. Amphibians belong to the class Amphibia, a group that also contains animals such as frogs, toads, newts, caecilians and salamanders. Snakes are not amphibians; they are reptiles.
- [Ugly Animals List With Pictures & Facts: The World’s Ugliest Species!](https://environment.org/ugly-animals-list-with-pictures-facts-the-worlds-ugliest-species/) - Ugly animals include mammals such as the proboscis monkey, aye-aye, naked mole rat and elephant seal; fish such as the blobfish and goblin shark; birds such as condors and the kakapo; and amphibians such as giant salamanders. Below is a list including these and other ugly animals, with pictures and facts on each species. Ugly
- [Animals That Start With J, List With Pictures & Facts](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-j-list-with-pictures-facts/) - Animals that start with J include mammals such as jackals, jackrabbits, jerboas, junglefowl and the jaguar; birds such as jaegers, jays, and juncos; fish such as the John Dory, and invertebrates such as the Jerusalem cricket and jumping spider. On this page you’ll meet these and many other interesting animals beginning with J, together with
- [Inside the FY22 Appropriations Package: Wins for Sustainable Agriculture](https://environment.org/inside-the-fy22-appropriations-package-wins-for-sustainable-agriculture/) - Increased funding for research is a notable win for sustainable agriculture in the FY22 appropriations bill On March 15th President Biden signed H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, also known as the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Omnibus, after significant delays in the appropriations process. These delays resulted in three previous stopgap funding bills
- [Are Marsupials Mammals (And Why)? Marsupials Vs Placental Mammals](https://environment.org/are-marsupials-mammals-and-why-marsupials-vs-placental-mammals/) - Are Marsupials Mammals? Marsupials are mammals and, like all other mammals, belong to the class Mammalia. Marsupials are known as “pouched mammals” because, after being born, their young continue to develop in a special pouch in the mother’s abdomen. Marsupials belong to the infraclass Metatheria, which is one of the three main mammal groups, the
- [Animals That Start With V: New Pictures & Facts 2022](https://environment.org/animals-that-start-with-v) - Animals that start with V include mammals such as vampire bat, vervet monkey, Virginia opossum, volcano rabbit and Visayan warty pig; birds such as vultures, vireos and the velvet asity; insects such as the viceroy butterfly, and fish such as the viperfish. On this page you’ll meet these and many other interesting animals beginning with
- [California offers $100 million for tribes to buy back their land. It won’t go far.](https://environment.org/california-offers-100-million-for-tribes-to-buy-back-their-land-it-wont-go-far/) - When he was 10 years old, Terry Supahan’s mom bought him a new bike. Supahan, a member of the Karuk Tribe in Northern California, had only ridden second hand bikes before. A hundred years earlier, the state of California had stolen millions of acres of land from his tribe and more than a hundred others.
- [Ugly Animals Book: A Celebration Of The World’s Least-Glamorous Species!](https://environment.org/ugly-animals-book-a-celebration-of-the-worlds-least-glamorous-species/) - Take a walk on the weird side with this collection of “ugly” animals from all around the world! Not every animal can be a supermodel! Ugly Animals Pictures and Facts features a selection of amazing animals that are fascinating despite (or perhaps because of) their lack of conventional beauty! On the pages of the book
- [Study: Every single country is failing the WHO’s new air quality standards](https://environment.org/study-every-single-country-is-failing-the-whos-new-air-quality-standards/) - No country in the world met the new air quality standards established in September by the World Health Organization, or WHO, according to a new survey that analyzed 117 countries’ air last year. Even within those countries, almost every city failed to meet the standards. The study, which looked at the real-time air quality of
- [Road salt is imperiling US waterways. States might have a solution.](https://environment.org/road-salt-is-imperiling-us-waterways-states-might-have-a-solution/) - Environmental activist Sue Nissen wears a teaspoon on a string around her neck, which she likes to hand out to lawmakers during hearings in the Minnesota state legislature. That’s because one teaspoon of salt is enough to pollute five gallons of water, making it inhospitable for life. Road crews dump more than 20 million metric
- [Melanistic Animals Pictures & Facts, What Is Melanism In Animals?](https://environment.org/melanistic-animals-pictures-facts-what-is-melanism-in-animals/) - Melanistic animals are animals with an increased amount of the dark pigment melanin in their skin, hair and feathers, etc., giving them a dark appearance. Melanism is a genetic mutation that occurs in many different types of animals, including mammals, reptiles and insects. Among the best-known melanistic animals are the black leopards and jaguars known
- [Three Ways Countries Are Expanding Electric Mobility Access](https://environment.org/three-ways-countries-are-expanding-electric-mobility-access/) - As the pandemic has changed the way we get around and purchase goods, the world is considering how to make transport more efficient and sustainable. We’ve seen increasing efforts to expand electric mobility, as governments formulate policies to stimulate adoption of electric vehicles, companies roll out new models, from cars to bikes, and consumers start
- [Three Ways Countries Are Expanding Electric Mobility Access](https://environment.org/three-ways-countries-are-expanding-electric-mobility-access/) - As the pandemic has changed the way we get around and purchase goods, the world is considering how to make transport more efficient and sustainable. We’ve seen increasing efforts to expand electric mobility, as governments formulate policies to stimulate adoption of electric vehicles, companies roll out new models, from cars to bikes, and consumers start
- [The next frontier in medicine: doctors with climate training](https://environment.org/the-next-frontier-in-medicine-doctors-with-climate-training/) - This coverage is made possible through a partnership with Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. Emory Medical School’s administration is making climate change a formal part of its curriculum. It’s the culmination of several years of student-led efforts to ensure Emory’s future doctors learn about the growing health impacts of a warming planet, because climate
- [More Protections for Washington Waters Possible](https://environment.org/more-protections-for-washington-waters-possible/) - Northwest Environmental Advocates
- [Finding Refuge: Time to Expand America’s National Wildlife Refuge System](https://environment.org/finding-refuge-time-to-expand-americas-national-wildlife-refuge-system/) - March 14, 2022 Jamie Rappaport Clark The National Wildlife Refuge System is an incredible gift that the United States made 119 years ago today. There is no other system in the world quite like our national wildlife refuges. We have the only protected land base where wildlife is the primary beneficiary. As escalating impacts from
- [Shorebirds threatened by disc-golf course on dune habitat without public consultation](https://environment.org/shorebirds-threatened-by-disc-golf-course-on-dune-habitat-without-public-consultation/) - “The importance of urban nature has never been greater. During the last year and a half of the epidemic, city dwellers all across the world have sought out and loved urban nature more than ever… Now is the time to reaffirm our commitment to green space design and protection.” —Toronto Mayor John Tory, in a
- [It’s time for the KCCG Spring Plant Sale ](https://environment.org/its-time-for-the-kccg-spring-plant-sale/) - Get ready to start planting asparagus, berries, broccoli, kale, lettuce and other spring vegetable seeds and plants with a visit to Kansas City Community Garden’s Plant Sale this week. You’ll find a variety of plants that were grown in the Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) greenhouse, including asparagus, berries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale
- [Funding Sustainability Initiatives: A Reflection on Pandemic Era Financing Innovation](https://environment.org/funding-sustainability-initiatives-a-reflection-on-pandemic-era-financing-innovation/) - Nowadays, we seem to be living in two worlds, caught between a longing for pre-pandemic culture and the wish for a different tomorrow. I feel we are in a very similar situation regarding energy and sustainability in education. We celebrate our successes from the Y2K era while acknowledging the need for a paradigm shift that
- [Mistreatment in childbirth, a human rights and healthcare problem, new study warns](https://environment.org/mistreatment-in-childbirth-a-human-rights-and-healthcare-problem-new-study-warns/) - Women across the world face unacceptable mistreatment during childbirth, according to a new study from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) launched on Wednesday. Read Full Story on UN News The post Mistreatment in childbirth, a human rights and healthcare problem, new study warns appeared first on United Nations Sustainable
- [Understanding the promise and peril of fusion power: Chimera or climate panacea?](https://environment.org/understanding-the-promise-and-peril-of-fusion-power-chimera-or-climate-panacea/) - This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Philip Warburg In the scramble to stave off climate change, scientists are exploring every possible source of energy that does not rely on fossil fuels. Fusion is one such resource. How close are we to being able to rely on this technology? In December 2021, the Joint European Torus
- [Too Hot to Handle: How Climate Change May Make Some Places Too Hot to Live](https://environment.org/too-hot-to-handle-how-climate-change-may-make-some-places-too-hot-to-live/) - How hot is too hot? As Earth’s climate warms, heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe. The health dangers of extreme heat have scientists and medical experts increasingly concerned. And for good reason: heat stress is a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States each year. A recent example is the record-breaking
- [FEMA is giving homeowners money to prepare for floods — or move away](https://environment.org/fema-is-giving-homeowners-money-to-prepare-for-floods-or-move-away/) - On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, or FEMA, announced a new pot of funding for victims of flooding in four states that got pummeled when Hurricane Ida slammed into the Gulf Coast last August and moved inland up through the Northeast in remnants. Starting April 1, the agency will open up $60 million in
- [Endangered wildlife face perilous future as vital habitat loses protection in Cambodia - Mongabay.com](https://environment.org/endangered-wildlife-face-perilous-future-as-vital-habitat-loses-protection-in-cambodia-mongabay-com/) - Endangered wildlife face perilous future as vital habitat loses protection in Cambodia Mongabay.com "wildlife preservation" - Google News
- [Home Appliance Recycling Market Outlook 2022: Big Things Are Happening - Digital Journal](https://environment.org/home-appliance-recycling-market-outlook-2022-big-things-are-happening-digital-journal/) - Home Appliance Recycling Market Outlook 2022: Big Things Are Happening Digital Journal "home recycling" - Google News
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- [funds](https://environment.org/tag/funds/)
- [communities](https://environment.org/tag/communities/)
- [Chronicle](https://environment.org/tag/chronicle/)
- [Investments](https://environment.org/tag/investments/)
- [promote](https://environment.org/tag/promote/)
- [programs](https://environment.org/tag/programs/)
- [Independent](https://environment.org/tag/independent/)
- [Boeing](https://environment.org/tag/boeing/)
- [Receives](https://environment.org/tag/receives/)
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- [from](https://environment.org/tag/from/)
- [U.S.](https://environment.org/tag/u-s/)
- [Today](https://environment.org/tag/today/)
- [discuss](https://environment.org/tag/discuss/)
- [importance](https://environment.org/tag/importance/)
- [Arizona](https://environment.org/tag/arizona/)
- [Hurt](https://environment.org/tag/hurt/)
- [Memory](https://environment.org/tag/memory/)
- [Older](https://environment.org/tag/older/)
- [Taking](https://environment.org/tag/taking/)
- [streets](https://environment.org/tag/streets/)
- [Endangered](https://environment.org/tag/endangered/)
- [African](https://environment.org/tag/african/)
- [forum](https://environment.org/tag/forum/)
- [approval](https://environment.org/tag/approval/)
- [upgrade](https://environment.org/tag/upgrade/)
- [Environmentalists](https://environment.org/tag/environmentalists/)
- [want](https://environment.org/tag/want/)
- [wetland](https://environment.org/tag/wetland/)
- [preserved](https://environment.org/tag/preserved/)
- [Recycling's](https://environment.org/tag/recyclings/)
- [next](https://environment.org/tag/next/)
- [frontier](https://environment.org/tag/frontier/)
- [Food](https://environment.org/tag/food/)
- [scraps](https://environment.org/tag/scraps/)
- [Pioneer](https://environment.org/tag/pioneer/)
- [Progress](https://environment.org/tag/progress/)
- [Courier](https://environment.org/tag/courier/)
- [brain](https://environment.org/tag/brain/)
- [elderly](https://environment.org/tag/elderly/)
- [Scientists](https://environment.org/tag/scientists/)
- [Save](https://environment.org/tag/save/)
- [Free](https://environment.org/tag/free/)
- [electronics](https://environment.org/tag/electronics/)
- [Recycles](https://environment.org/tag/recycles/)
- [WDIV](https://environment.org/tag/wdiv/)
- [Detroit](https://environment.org/tag/detroit/)
- [market](https://environment.org/tag/market/)
- [sells](https://environment.org/tag/sells/)
- [Protects](https://environment.org/tag/protects/)
- [Impacted](https://environment.org/tag/impacted/)
- [missing](https://environment.org/tag/missing/)
- [home's](https://environment.org/tag/homes/)
- [officials](https://environment.org/tag/officials/)
- [Triple](https://environment.org/tag/triple/)
- [Pundit](https://environment.org/tag/pundit/)
- [washed](https://environment.org/tag/washed/)
- [Nature.com](https://environment.org/tag/nature-com/)
- [bird](https://environment.org/tag/bird/)
- [creates](https://environment.org/tag/creates/)
- [seen](https://environment.org/tag/seen/)
- [Exchange](https://environment.org/tag/exchange/)
- [commits](https://environment.org/tag/commits/)
- [promoting](https://environment.org/tag/promoting/)
- [open](https://environment.org/tag/open/)
- [house](https://environment.org/tag/house/)
- [Park](https://environment.org/tag/park/)
- [Raises](https://environment.org/tag/raises/)
- [Reason](https://environment.org/tag/reason/)
- [Bill](https://environment.org/tag/bill/)
- [garden](https://environment.org/tag/garden/)
- [places](https://environment.org/tag/places/)
- [feel](https://environment.org/tag/feel/)
- [Black](https://environment.org/tag/black/)
- [Personal](https://environment.org/tag/personal/)
- [Project](https://environment.org/tag/project/)
- [Christmas](https://environment.org/tag/christmas/)
- [Columbia](https://environment.org/tag/columbia/)
- [applications](https://environment.org/tag/applications/)
- [Mexico](https://environment.org/tag/mexico/)
- [Happy](https://environment.org/tag/happy/)
- [Birds](https://environment.org/tag/birds/)
- [used](https://environment.org/tag/used/)
- [track](https://environment.org/tag/track/)
- [monitor](https://environment.org/tag/monitor/)
- [Marshall](https://environment.org/tag/marshall/)
- [Foundation](https://environment.org/tag/foundation/)
- [effort](https://environment.org/tag/effort/)
- [Palm](https://environment.org/tag/palm/)
- [Beach](https://environment.org/tag/beach/)
- [discussed](https://environment.org/tag/discussed/)
- [Locals](https://environment.org/tag/locals/)
- [water](https://environment.org/tag/water/)
- [board](https://environment.org/tag/board/)
- [officer](https://environment.org/tag/officer/)
- [Analysis](https://environment.org/tag/analysis/)
- [University](https://environment.org/tag/university/)
- [second](https://environment.org/tag/second/)
- [Institute](https://environment.org/tag/institute/)
- [Delaware](https://environment.org/tag/delaware/)
- [takes](https://environment.org/tag/takes/)
- [away](https://environment.org/tag/away/)
- [Minneapolis](https://environment.org/tag/minneapolis/)
- [researchers](https://environment.org/tag/researchers/)
- [Salt](https://environment.org/tag/salt/)
- [area](https://environment.org/tag/area/)
- [Brands](https://environment.org/tag/brands/)
- [Conference](https://environment.org/tag/conference/)
- [makes](https://environment.org/tag/makes/)
- [completes](https://environment.org/tag/completes/)
- [associated](https://environment.org/tag/associated/)
- [Democrat](https://environment.org/tag/democrat/)
- [Kane](https://environment.org/tag/kane/)
- [ranchers](https://environment.org/tag/ranchers/)
- [supply](https://environment.org/tag/supply/)
- [chain](https://environment.org/tag/chain/)
- [recognized](https://environment.org/tag/recognized/)
- ['whole](https://environment.org/tag/whole/)
- [Risk](https://environment.org/tag/risk/)
- [Digest](https://environment.org/tag/digest/)
- [Convenes](https://environment.org/tag/convenes/)
- [Malaysia](https://environment.org/tag/malaysia/)
- [Design](https://environment.org/tag/design/)
- [Contest](https://environment.org/tag/contest/)
- [Efforts](https://environment.org/tag/efforts/)
- [Lead](https://environment.org/tag/lead/)
- [Battery](https://environment.org/tag/battery/)
- [About](https://environment.org/tag/about/)
- [India's](https://environment.org/tag/indias/)
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- [TIME](https://environment.org/tag/time/)
- [investing](https://environment.org/tag/investing/)
- [shift](https://environment.org/tag/shift/)
- [Chicago](https://environment.org/tag/chicago/)
- [It's](https://environment.org/tag/its/)
- [Science](https://environment.org/tag/science/)
- [Illinois](https://environment.org/tag/illinois/)
- [Fails](https://environment.org/tag/fails/)
- [just](https://environment.org/tag/just/)
- [Eastern](https://environment.org/tag/eastern/)
- [Shore](https://environment.org/tag/shore/)
- [poultry](https://environment.org/tag/poultry/)
- [trial](https://environment.org/tag/trial/)
- [winds](https://environment.org/tag/winds/)
- [Baltimore](https://environment.org/tag/baltimore/)
- [arrested](https://environment.org/tag/arrested/)
- [systems](https://environment.org/tag/systems/)
- [still](https://environment.org/tag/still/)
- [being](https://environment.org/tag/being/)
- [warns](https://environment.org/tag/warns/)
- [them](https://environment.org/tag/them/)
- [store](https://environment.org/tag/store/)
- [Montpelier](https://environment.org/tag/montpelier/)
- [Remain](https://environment.org/tag/remain/)
- [Building](https://environment.org/tag/building/)
- [conservationist](https://environment.org/tag/conservationist/)
- [Peter](https://environment.org/tag/peter/)
- [funding](https://environment.org/tag/funding/)
- [Materials](https://environment.org/tag/materials/)
- [Rules](https://environment.org/tag/rules/)
- [Military](https://environment.org/tag/military/)
- [Geographic](https://environment.org/tag/geographic/)
- [Angeles](https://environment.org/tag/angeles/)
- [Waco](https://environment.org/tag/waco/)
- [options](https://environment.org/tag/options/)
- [eyes](https://environment.org/tag/eyes/)
- [TribuneHerald](https://environment.org/tag/tribuneherald/)
- [conserving](https://environment.org/tag/conserving/)
- [Pakistan](https://environment.org/tag/pakistan/)
- [envoy](https://environment.org/tag/envoy/)
- [State](https://environment.org/tag/state/)
- [miss](https://environment.org/tag/miss/)
- [winter](https://environment.org/tag/winter/)
- [Announces](https://environment.org/tag/announces/)
- [Release](https://environment.org/tag/release/)
- [Trafficking](https://environment.org/tag/trafficking/)
- [Epoch](https://environment.org/tag/epoch/)
- [foam](https://environment.org/tag/foam/)
- [normal](https://environment.org/tag/normal/)
- [nothing](https://environment.org/tag/nothing/)
- [experts](https://environment.org/tag/experts/)
- [Hindu](https://environment.org/tag/hindu/)
- [Orleans](https://environment.org/tag/orleans/)
- [expands](https://environment.org/tag/expands/)
- [service](https://environment.org/tag/service/)
- [Tribal](https://environment.org/tag/tribal/)
- [Indian](https://environment.org/tag/indian/)
- [Country](https://environment.org/tag/country/)
- [space](https://environment.org/tag/space/)
- [Fuel](https://environment.org/tag/fuel/)
- [Could](https://environment.org/tag/could/)
- [Pushed](https://environment.org/tag/pushed/)
- [Forward](https://environment.org/tag/forward/)
- [Depot](https://environment.org/tag/depot/)
- [Lights](https://environment.org/tag/lights/)
- [ideas](https://environment.org/tag/ideas/)
- [small](https://environment.org/tag/small/)
- [budgets](https://environment.org/tag/budgets/)
- [Matters](https://environment.org/tag/matters/)
- [Renewed](https://environment.org/tag/renewed/)
- [Push](https://environment.org/tag/push/)
- [Farms](https://environment.org/tag/farms/)
- [Asia](https://environment.org/tag/asia/)
- [Awards](https://environment.org/tag/awards/)
- [Technology](https://environment.org/tag/technology/)
- [Leaks](https://environment.org/tag/leaks/)
- [Batteries](https://environment.org/tag/batteries/)
- [Emergency](https://environment.org/tag/emergency/)
- [Supplies](https://environment.org/tag/supplies/)
- [Releases](https://environment.org/tag/releases/)
- [Development](https://environment.org/tag/development/)
- ['The](https://environment.org/tag/the/)
- [Continent'](https://environment.org/tag/continent/)
- [Plain](https://environment.org/tag/plain/)
- [Farm](https://environment.org/tag/farm/)
- [Move](https://environment.org/tag/move/)
- [Forbes](https://environment.org/tag/forbes/)
- [jumps](https://environment.org/tag/jumps/)
- [anniversary](https://environment.org/tag/anniversary/)
- [Species](https://environment.org/tag/species/)
- [wakeup](https://environment.org/tag/wakeup/)
- [says](https://environment.org/tag/says/)
- [Canada](https://environment.org/tag/canada/)
- [NewsWire](https://environment.org/tag/newswire/)
- [Borders](https://environment.org/tag/borders/)
- [Solution](https://environment.org/tag/solution/)
- [Guide](https://environment.org/tag/guide/)
- [Boost](https://environment.org/tag/boost/)
- [Corporate](https://environment.org/tag/corporate/)
- [vehicles](https://environment.org/tag/vehicles/)
- [offers](https://environment.org/tag/offers/)
- [Plastics](https://environment.org/tag/plastics/)
- [Poaching](https://environment.org/tag/poaching/)
- [Problem](https://environment.org/tag/problem/)
- [Even](https://environment.org/tag/even/)
- [Care](https://environment.org/tag/care/)
- [ewaste](https://environment.org/tag/ewaste/)
- [Group](https://environment.org/tag/group/)
- [Committee](https://environment.org/tag/committee/)
- [fall](https://environment.org/tag/fall/)
- [standards](https://environment.org/tag/standards/)
- [Running](https://environment.org/tag/running/)
- [Range](https://environment.org/tag/range/)
- [limit](https://environment.org/tag/limit/)
- [polluting](https://environment.org/tag/polluting/)
- [urban](https://environment.org/tag/urban/)
- [emissions](https://environment.org/tag/emissions/)
- [killing](https://environment.org/tag/killing/)
- [millions](https://environment.org/tag/millions/)
- [Trash](https://environment.org/tag/trash/)
- [improper](https://environment.org/tag/improper/)
- [Santa](https://environment.org/tag/santa/)
- [Deer](https://environment.org/tag/deer/)
- [Year](https://environment.org/tag/year/)
- [Walmart](https://environment.org/tag/walmart/)
- [diesel](https://environment.org/tag/diesel/)
- [Rhino](https://environment.org/tag/rhino/)
- [Continues](https://environment.org/tag/continues/)
- [Indonesia](https://environment.org/tag/indonesia/)
- [guidelines](https://environment.org/tag/guidelines/)
- [Department](https://environment.org/tag/department/)
- [Health](https://environment.org/tag/health/)
- [Examiner](https://environment.org/tag/examiner/)
- [World's](https://environment.org/tag/worlds/)
- [Publishes](https://environment.org/tag/publishes/)
- [Insider](https://environment.org/tag/insider/)
- [roundup](https://environment.org/tag/roundup/)
- [fracking](https://environment.org/tag/fracking/)
- [Tigers](https://environment.org/tag/tigers/)
- [Mother](https://environment.org/tag/mother/)
- [Network](https://environment.org/tag/network/)
- [high](https://environment.org/tag/high/)
- [Washington](https://environment.org/tag/washington/)
- [Last](https://environment.org/tag/last/)
- [Week](https://environment.org/tag/week/)
- [Support](https://environment.org/tag/support/)
- [Hawaii](https://environment.org/tag/hawaii/)
- [NonProfit](https://environment.org/tag/nonprofit/)
- [Organizations](https://environment.org/tag/organizations/)
- [During](https://environment.org/tag/during/)
- [offered](https://environment.org/tag/offered/)
- [Albuquerque](https://environment.org/tag/albuquerque/)
- [invited](https://environment.org/tag/invited/)
- [Parallel](https://environment.org/tag/parallel/)
- [Trust](https://environment.org/tag/trust/)
- [Outlook](https://environment.org/tag/outlook/)
- [Seeking](https://environment.org/tag/seeking/)
- [Alpha](https://environment.org/tag/alpha/)
- [Smart](https://environment.org/tag/smart/)
- [mining](https://environment.org/tag/mining/)
- [expansion](https://environment.org/tag/expansion/)
- [fears](https://environment.org/tag/fears/)
- [Montana](https://environment.org/tag/montana/)
- [Billings](https://environment.org/tag/billings/)
- [Easier](https://environment.org/tag/easier/)
- [Restoration](https://environment.org/tag/restoration/)
- [Chief](https://environment.org/tag/chief/)
- [Mail](https://environment.org/tag/mail/)
- [GIVING](https://environment.org/tag/giving/)
- [Coal](https://environment.org/tag/coal/)
- [been](https://environment.org/tag/been/)
- [Professionals](https://environment.org/tag/professionals/)
- [Guest](https://environment.org/tag/guest/)
- [Opinion](https://environment.org/tag/opinion/)
- [Fish](https://environment.org/tag/fish/)
- [political](https://environment.org/tag/political/)
- [trees](https://environment.org/tag/trees/)
- [Trying](https://environment.org/tag/trying/)
- [Reduce](https://environment.org/tag/reduce/)
- [Might](https://environment.org/tag/might/)
- [Atlantic](https://environment.org/tag/atlantic/)
- [Cities](https://environment.org/tag/cities/)
- [partners](https://environment.org/tag/partners/)
- [initiatives](https://environment.org/tag/initiatives/)
- [Frederick](https://environment.org/tag/frederick/)
- [take](https://environment.org/tag/take/)
- [Maryland](https://environment.org/tag/maryland/)
- [capitalism'](https://environment.org/tag/capitalism/)
- [achieve](https://environment.org/tag/achieve/)
- [CREEK](https://environment.org/tag/creek/)
- [CONSERVANCY](https://environment.org/tag/conservancy/)
- [Holiday](https://environment.org/tag/holiday/)
- [tips](https://environment.org/tag/tips/)
- [Great](https://environment.org/tag/great/)
- [were](https://environment.org/tag/were/)
- [biggest](https://environment.org/tag/biggest/)
- [trends](https://environment.org/tag/trends/)
- [Count](https://environment.org/tag/count/)
- [dangerous](https://environment.org/tag/dangerous/)
- [Crosscut](https://environment.org/tag/crosscut/)
- [Proposed](https://environment.org/tag/proposed/)
- [Boulder](https://environment.org/tag/boulder/)
- [suggests](https://environment.org/tag/suggests/)
- [Longmont](https://environment.org/tag/longmont/)
- [TimesCall](https://environment.org/tag/timescall/)
- [Start](https://environment.org/tag/start/)
- [Newport](https://environment.org/tag/newport/)
- [charity](https://environment.org/tag/charity/)
- [address](https://environment.org/tag/address/)
- [future](https://environment.org/tag/future/)
- [growth](https://environment.org/tag/growth/)
- [highlight](https://environment.org/tag/highlight/)
- [leaders'](https://environment.org/tag/leaders/)
- [OregonLive.com](https://environment.org/tag/oregonlive-com/)
- [list](https://environment.org/tag/list/)
- [called](https://environment.org/tag/called/)
- [moves](https://environment.org/tag/moves/)
- [delays](https://environment.org/tag/delays/)
- [pickup](https://environment.org/tag/pickup/)
- [policies](https://environment.org/tag/policies/)
- [Front](https://environment.org/tag/front/)
- [Lines](https://environment.org/tag/lines/)
- [There's](https://environment.org/tag/theres/)
- [Important](https://environment.org/tag/important/)
- [Stories](https://environment.org/tag/stories/)
- [venture](https://environment.org/tag/venture/)
- [DAWN.com](https://environment.org/tag/dawn-com/)
- [Resorts'](https://environment.org/tag/resorts/)
- [Diversity](https://environment.org/tag/diversity/)
- [Play](https://environment.org/tag/play/)
- [Justice](https://environment.org/tag/justice/)
- [holidays](https://environment.org/tag/holidays/)
- [beyond](https://environment.org/tag/beyond/)
- [Amid](https://environment.org/tag/amid/)
- [expand](https://environment.org/tag/expand/)
- [Woods](https://environment.org/tag/woods/)
- [Cross](https://environment.org/tag/cross/)
- [Commissioners](https://environment.org/tag/commissioners/)
- [Camera](https://environment.org/tag/camera/)
- [Livestock](https://environment.org/tag/livestock/)
- [breeding](https://environment.org/tag/breeding/)
- [People's](https://environment.org/tag/peoples/)
- [tree](https://environment.org/tag/tree/)
- [starts](https://environment.org/tag/starts/)
- [Monday](https://environment.org/tag/monday/)
- [Plans](https://environment.org/tag/plans/)
- ['Almost](https://environment.org/tag/almost/)
- [Leader](https://environment.org/tag/leader/)
- [Upgrades](https://environment.org/tag/upgrades/)
- [injured](https://environment.org/tag/injured/)
- [Naperville](https://environment.org/tag/naperville/)
- [Highlights](https://environment.org/tag/highlights/)
- [zoning](https://environment.org/tag/zoning/)
- [consider](https://environment.org/tag/consider/)
- [complex](https://environment.org/tag/complex/)
- [Join](https://environment.org/tag/join/)
- [fight](https://environment.org/tag/fight/)
- [freedom](https://environment.org/tag/freedom/)
- [Caller](https://environment.org/tag/caller/)
- [numbers](https://environment.org/tag/numbers/)
- [find](https://environment.org/tag/find/)
- [Tehran](https://environment.org/tag/tehran/)
- [step](https://environment.org/tag/step/)
- [term](https://environment.org/tag/term/)
- [Turkey](https://environment.org/tag/turkey/)
- [Federation](https://environment.org/tag/federation/)
- [Deep](https://environment.org/tag/deep/)
- [Canadian](https://environment.org/tag/canadian/)
- [Lakes](https://environment.org/tag/lakes/)
- [Signs](https://environment.org/tag/signs/)
- [Sands](https://environment.org/tag/sands/)
- [Upper](https://environment.org/tag/upper/)
- [Cleans](https://environment.org/tag/cleans/)
- [Vegas](https://environment.org/tag/vegas/)
- [Buys](https://environment.org/tag/buys/)
- [Acres](https://environment.org/tag/acres/)
- [Connecticut](https://environment.org/tag/connecticut/)
- [Yankee](https://environment.org/tag/yankee/)
- [Property](https://environment.org/tag/property/)
- [Shape](https://environment.org/tag/shape/)
- [Nearly](https://environment.org/tag/nearly/)
- [2000](https://environment.org/tag/2000/)
- [NASA](https://environment.org/tag/nasa/)
- [Beacon](https://environment.org/tag/beacon/)
- [exhibit](https://environment.org/tag/exhibit/)
- [Huge](https://environment.org/tag/huge/)
- [Lexington](https://environment.org/tag/lexington/)
- [reaches](https://environment.org/tag/reaches/)
- [levels](https://environment.org/tag/levels/)
- [linger](https://environment.org/tag/linger/)
- [Cedar](https://environment.org/tag/cedar/)
- [charts](https://environment.org/tag/charts/)
- [behind](https://environment.org/tag/behind/)
- [City's](https://environment.org/tag/citys/)
- [Crisis](https://environment.org/tag/crisis/)
- [paint](https://environment.org/tag/paint/)
- [purge](https://environment.org/tag/purge/)
- [Denver](https://environment.org/tag/denver/)
- [Agency](https://environment.org/tag/agency/)
- [Game](https://environment.org/tag/game/)
- [Farming](https://environment.org/tag/farming/)
- [Ecosystem](https://environment.org/tag/ecosystem/)
- [Student](https://environment.org/tag/student/)
- [Before](https://environment.org/tag/before/)
- [Photos](https://environment.org/tag/photos/)
- [seized](https://environment.org/tag/seized/)
- [WJXT](https://environment.org/tag/wjxt/)
- [Jacksonville](https://environment.org/tag/jacksonville/)
- [Audubon](https://environment.org/tag/audubon/)
- [Announce](https://environment.org/tag/announce/)
- [Collaboration](https://environment.org/tag/collaboration/)
- [Success](https://environment.org/tag/success/)
- [money](https://environment.org/tag/money/)
- [Burlington](https://environment.org/tag/burlington/)
- [proposal](https://environment.org/tag/proposal/)
- [imperiled](https://environment.org/tag/imperiled/)
- [Easy](https://environment.org/tag/easy/)
- [Steps](https://environment.org/tag/steps/)
- [only](https://environment.org/tag/only/)
- [Asian](https://environment.org/tag/asian/)
- [Landmark](https://environment.org/tag/landmark/)
- [reserve's](https://environment.org/tag/reserves/)
- [yard](https://environment.org/tag/yard/)
- [Port](https://environment.org/tag/port/)
- [Huron](https://environment.org/tag/huron/)
- ['Elementary'](https://environment.org/tag/elementary/)
- [Extension](https://environment.org/tag/extension/)
- [website](https://environment.org/tag/website/)
- [Plant's](https://environment.org/tag/plants/)
- [Weekend](https://environment.org/tag/weekend/)
- [best](https://environment.org/tag/best/)
- [Glens](https://environment.org/tag/glens/)
- [Falls](https://environment.org/tag/falls/)
- [PostStar](https://environment.org/tag/poststar/)
- [Internal](https://environment.org/tag/internal/)
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