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Illinois Wetlands at Risk from Federal Rollbacks, Advocates Urge State Action
The Shedd Aquarium and other Illinois environmental advocates are urging state lawmakers to protect wetlands as federal waterway protections face...
California Unveils New Solar Incentive Program to Boost Renewable Adoption
California has launched a groundbreaking solar incentive program to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in residential areas. The...
Lab Tests Show High Lead Levels in Williamsburg Snow Pile
A pile of snow in Williamsburg was tested in a lab and showed relatively high levels of lead. The snow may not be as toxic as it looks according...
Sierra Club and Partners Rally to Hold Polluters Accountable for Climate Disasters
The Sierra Club, in collaboration with various partners, recently organized a "Make Polluters Pay" Week of Action to advocate for holding major...
Exploring America's Changing Relationship with Fire: From Ally to Adversary
The way Americans interact with fire has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past century. Once viewed as a vital tool for clearing land...
From Tool to Threat: The Evolution of Fire in a Warming World
Fire has shifted from a vital tool for human survival to a devastating environmental force. Through the lens of fire historian Stephen Pyne, we...
Major winter storm threatens wide swath of the U.S.
Forecasters say a powerful winter storm is set to spread heavy snow, ice, and extreme cold from the Plains into the Midwest, South, and Northeast...
A Winter Storm Brings the Pressure
Winter storm Fern is expected to hammer large parts of the United States this weekend, bringing widespread snow and ice. Forecasts said the system...
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