Iowa Has Just 5% of Corn Left in the Fields, Heavy Rain Delays Final Harvests
Iowa’s corn harvest is nearly finished, but a stretch of heavy rain has put the brakes on the final push,…
Environment
Corporate Investments: ESG-Focused and Good for Business
ESG Investments Continue to Yield Benefits for Companies and Communities While the fervor around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing…
Natural Gas Measure on Track to Pass in Washington State
A measure aimed at blocking Washington’s efforts to phase out natural gas usage in homes and businesses continues to gain…
Holding Out Hope on the Drying Rio Grande: Efforts to Restore a Vital Waterway
The Rio Grande, a lifeline for communities and ecosystems in the Chihuahuan Desert, is facing a dire situation. Once a…
North Carolina Governor Requests $3.9 Billion in Relief Following Hurricane Helene’s $53 Billion Damage
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has caused an estimated $53.6 billion in damages across North Carolina, Governor Roy…
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files New Lawsuit Against Dakota Access Pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asserting that the…
Lawmakers Urged to Revisit Blocked Storm and Flood Safety Rules
In light of increasing climate change-driven extreme weather events, there is a growing call for lawmakers to revisit and implement…
EPA Assessment of Seacoast Superfund Site Reveals Unacceptable PFAS Risks
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently conducted an assessment of the Seacoast Superfund site, uncovering alarming levels of per-…
Why Energy-Efficient Building Standards Matter: A Designer’s Perspective
As an architect dedicated to creating sustainable living spaces, I strongly support energy-efficient building standards. These standards are crucial for…
Federal Judge Criticizes Environmental Analysis of Proposed Gold Mine in Western Alaska
A federal judge has found significant flaws in the environmental analysis conducted for the proposed Donlin Gold mine in Western…