"The region’s rail yards continue to pose serious health hazards, prompting local advocates to push state leaders for action."

"Some faith-based nonprofits are helping congregations fund energy alternatives, an effort that complements a national Sun Day event this weekend to promote solar use."

"America’s cancer research system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under threat in one of its most productive moments."

"The provision in the government funding bill could shield pesticide companies from billions of dollars in lawsuits."

"A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials"

"Here in the pine-covered mountains known as the Sierra Gorda – one of the most biodiverse stretches of Mexico – a “mercury boom” is underway."

"Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data made public on Thursday and analyzed by energy think tank Ember."