Opinion: How the environment shapes the health within us
Environmental quality is a personal health issue. And it should shape how physicians, communities, and policymakers respond.



The Trump administration is reshaping regulations to make data centers β and the fossil-fuel power fueling them β easier to build. Critics say the changes could increase pollution and reduce public input.

Colorado air pollution regulators are drafting tougher limits for Suncor in Commerce City, the stateβs only oil refinery and a frequent emissions violator.

Democracts and Republicans scramble to denounce the facilities as outcry against them grows.







Researchers urge governments to help the worst afflicted countries, such as Nigeria and Algeria, which rely on oil revenues for public services.

Power generation is essential for economic growth, according to business leaders, but some Nebraskans remain steadfast in their opposition to wind and solar.

Cleveland-Cliffs got $500M for a big green-steel push. Under Trump, the firm is βrescopingβ to work that perpetuates coal use and will boost local pollution.

Critics argue U.S. high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firmsβ climate accountability case.


As Trumpβs agencies shrink, narrow their role, and reduce enforcement, politically connected Energy Transfer is steering a slow cleanup of fuel it spilled into drinking water near the Delaware River.

One resident said he βwasnβt expecting black smoke,β which can signal higher levels of toxic pollutants in the air. Another said sheβs concerned about potential health impacts because she wants to have a family.

The war in the Middle East has sent Big Oilβs profits soaring; companies are pocketing the money rather than expanding drilling.

