Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has updated its MiEJScreen tool, which maps how environmental contamination intersects with health
Texas Farmers Fear Depleting Ogallala Aquifer Threatens Agricultural Industry
The Ogallala Aquifer, a crucial water resource for farmers in Texas and seven other states, is facing depletion, raising concerns about the future of agriculture in the region. Over the past five years, water levels in the aquifer have consistently dropped, exacerbated by climate change-induced heatwaves and droughts. The Ogallala Aquifer supplies water for about 30% of the nation's irrigation systems and serves as a source of drinking water for 82% of people within its boundaries. The aquifer is being pumped for irrigation at a rate ten times faster than it can be replenished by precipitation, leading to its declining levels. If the aquifer runs dry, it could have devastating consequences for agriculture and the economy nationwide. Farmers in the region are increasingly focusing on conservation efforts and exploring alternative farming techniques to mitigate the impact of the depleting aquifer.
Black homeowners in Elba, Alabama, face a worsening flooding crisis as insurance companies pull out of the region due to climate change.
Germany has equipped over 550,000 apartments with balcony solar systems, known as “balkonkraftwerk”, providing renters an accessible way to generate renewable energy.
Nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent but often overlooked greenhouse gas, has drawn increased attention as global efforts to combat climate change intensify.
The EPA has awarded $53 million in grants to 133 community groups to monitor air quality in underserved areas, aiming to address gaps in air monitoring.
Following the tragic death of 12-year-old Yahushua Robinson during an extreme heatwave, California has enacted a new law aimed at protecting students from extreme weather.
An MIT study examines the increasing risks of heat exposure in U.S. prisons, highlighting how climate change worsens the vulnerability of incarcerated populations.
Despite calls from the United Nations to address environmental discrimination in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley," little progress has been made.
Louisiana's Black communities are facing severe health impacts from the rapid expansion of methane facilities
A new study examines how neighborhood perceptions influence gentrification, focusing on Houston's Northside, a predominantly Latino neighborhood.
Advocates are urging the EPA to continue enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, a critical tool in addressing environmental justice.
Over the past 20 years, microplastics have been found in virtually every ecosystem, including the human body, with growing concerns about their potential harm.
Texas is experiencing significant growth in clean energy jobs, now employing over 250,000 workers, surpassing the oil and gas sector.
Researchers at Emory University are mapping tick populations in Georgia as rising temperatures, driven by climate change, expand the range of ticks like the lone star tick.
New research published in *Earth’s Future* reveals that most U.S. cities have avoided building in floodplains since 2001, contradicting common assumptions about risky development.