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Canada's National Observer

‘Rain tax’ backlash bubbles over in Toronto

The amount of hard surface area would determine the contentious stormwater charge on a property which does not absorb water.

Abdul Matin Sarfraz · April 9, 2024
Guardian

World record temperature jump in Antarctic raises fears of catastrophe

An unprecedented leap of 38.5C in the coldest place on Earth is a harbinger of a disaster for humans and the local ecosystem

Robin McKie · April 8, 2024
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The underwater Amazon

Kelp forests are crucial to the fight against climate change. Here's how they could be saved.

Paul Tullis · April 5, 2024
Grist

As Amazon eliminates plastic packaging abroad, it’s using even more in the US

A new report finds Amazon has reduced plastic packaging the most in countries with stringent regulations.

Joseph Winters · April 5, 2024
Inside Climate News

Black residents want this company gone. Will Alabama approve a new permit?

In the historic Africatown community, residents say an asphalt plant has turned life on Chin Street into a living hell for 25 years.

Patrick Darrington · April 4, 2024
Grist

The EPA wanted to clean up steel mills. Then a group of senators got involved.

Lylla Younes

Steel towns will see some reductions in toxic pollution from new regulations. · April 3, 2024
Inside Climate News

The Biden administration adds teeth back to Endangered Species Act

The Biden Administration restored several protections for U.S. species that were weakened under Trump.

Kiley Price · April 1, 2024
Mother Jones

Disabled drivers can’t use many electric chargers

If electric cars are the future, people with disabilities need to drive them.

Julia Métraux · April 1, 2024