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What the science really says about the health and climate risks of carbon pollution

16 September 2026 at 13:00


The Trump Administration has rolled back a major climate rule, falsely claiming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants do not impact the climate or human health.

Kenya: A small village takes on an oil giant

15 September 2026 at 18:48


More than 50 years after oil drilling was carried out, Kenya's Kargi community is suing BP, alleging contaminated water contributed to cancers and livestock deaths.

Former EPA officials warn of health risks from data center pollution

11 September 2026 at 11:50


Former federal environmental officials are sounding an alarm in a new report about potential health impacts from data center pollution amidst what they see as a breakdown in oversight. 

North Carolina secures $455 million PFAS settlement, plus $135 million cleanup reserve

11 September 2026 at 11:43


North Carolina has secured $455 million in payments from Chemours, DuPont and Corteva over PFAS pollution, along with a separate $135 million reserve intended to protect future drinking water and cleanup work.

Are electric cars really bad for the environment?

10 September 2026 at 17:29


Some German politicians are calling for a delay to the EU plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, saying cars must be judged on the entire carbon footprint. But the full picture still says EVs are more climate friendly.

Pennsylvania fines Shell $15M for pollution from Beaver County plastics plant

8 September 2026 at 18:32


The PA Department of Environmental Protection says between 2023 and August 2026, Shell’s ethane cracker, exceeded limits on visible emissions set by its state-issued air permit more than two dozen times.

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