From Spontaneous Combustion to Carcinogenic Concerns: The Hidden Chemical Dilemma in the Global Seafood Chain
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In January 1966, a South African ship caught fire at…
From Spontaneous Combustion to Carcinogenic Concerns: The Hidden Chemical Dilemma in the Global Seafood Supply Chain
In January 1966, a routine voyage turned into a maritime disaster when a South African ship caught fire at sea. When the vessel finally reached port in Bristol, England, firefighters…
The Hidden Fire Hazard in the Global Seafood Chain: How a Chemical Fix Created a Decades-Long Dilemma
In January 1966, a South African cargo ship caught fire at sea, initiating a chain of terrifying maritime disasters that would baffle and terrify the shipping industry. When the vessel…
The Great Coal Paradox: Why a Short-Term Fossil Fuel Surge Hides a Long-Term Clean Energy Future
Just last year, the global trajectory for coal appeared to be heading firmly toward a definitive end. According to forecasts issued by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global demand for…
USDA Finalizes New Rules Effectively Ending Solar Funding Under Rural Energy Program
WASHINGTON — Following a prolonged series of regulatory stops and starts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially implemented sweeping changes to a long-standing federal initiative designed to help farmers…
The Ecological Cure for Climate Burnout: How Reconnecting with Nature Heals the Mind
In the modern landscape of environmental advocacy, professionals dedicated to safeguarding the planet often find themselves grappling with an invisible and persistent affliction. Despite fulfilling careers aligned with personal values,…
Toxic Legacy: Maui Residents Face Elevated Heavy Metal Exposure and Lingering Health Crises Years After Devastating Wildfires
This story was published in partnership with The Intercept. In August of 2023, a catastrophe swept across the island of Maui, leaving an indelible scar on the landscape and its…
Clean Energy Industry Learns Hard Lessons as Trump Administration Targets Federal Permits
The clean energy industry has learned the hard way that having the law on your side doesn’t always mean you win. Since taking office for his second term, President Donald…
Clean Energy Industry Confronts Permitting Cracks as Bipartisan Reform Bill Faces Political and Legal Headwinds
The clean energy industry has learned a difficult and costly lesson in recent years: having the law firmly on your side does not always guarantee a victory in the face…
Lingering Smoke and Hidden Toxins: Maui’s Post-Wildfire Health Crisis Persists Years After the Flames
Nearly three years after a devastating series of wildfires swept across Maui in August 2023, claiming more than 100 lives, reducing thousands of homes to ash, and causing billions of…