In Detroit, residents are battling persistent flooding and mold issues. Climate change is making it worse.
Category: Environmental Updates
Disaster recovery projects stall nationwide as FEMA runs out of money
The agency has paused $2.8 billion in spending as it braces for a looming government shutdown.
Despite climate promises, insurance companies are still covering coal
A new report finds that five major global insurers are still backing U.S. coal mines, even…
The climate culture wars reach British shores
Critics say Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recent changes to EV, heat pump, and insulation targets will…
Government shutdown threatens progress on ‘forever chemicals’
Government shutdown threatens progress on ‘forever chemicals’ rcoleman September 28, 2023 WASHINGTON – Efforts by some…
EWG speech at the Cato Insitute
EWG speech at the Cato Insitute rcoleman September 28, 2023 WASHINGTON – EWG Senior Vice President…
Inside the rough-and-tumble race to clean up America’s abandoned oil wells
With a little art, a little science, and a lot of luck, the niche well-plugging industry…
FEMA is being sued for making flood insurance too expensive — and too cheap
As Congress delays reauthorization, the National Flood Insurance Program faces dueling lawsuits.
Cleaning up aluminum will be critical to a low-carbon future
As demand for aluminum grows, a new report calls for tighter pollution controls and more recycling.
Young people take European governments to court over climate inaction
The European Court of Human Rights is hearing one of the most ambitious legal efforts yet…