Environment & Climate

A decade after climate activists’ emails were breached, a court case is shedding new light on who allegedly orchestrated the hacking.

by Ali Ikhwan
written by Ali Ikhwan
The genesis of this digital espionage campaign dates back to a cold January morning in 2016, when Kert Davies, founder of the Climate Investigations Center, joined a cadre of environmental lawyers and advocates at the Rockefeller Family Fund’s office in Upper Manhattan. Their objective was as clear as it was ambitious: to devise a strategy for holding Exxon Mobil, a titan of the global fossil fuel industry, legally accountable for its role in the climate crisis....
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Health & Medicine

Unraveling the Molecular Pathway: Toxin from Common Gut Bacterium Gains Access to Colon Cells, Paving the Way for Novel Cancer Therapies

by Ali Ikhwan
written by Ali Ikhwan
Scientists have uncovered how a toxin produced by a common gut bacterium gains access to colon cells, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for more than 15 years. The discovery not only explains how the toxin begins damaging the colon but also points to a possible new way to block its effects before they contribute to colorectal cancer....
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Environment & Climate

The Architecture of Survival: Rethinking Passive Cooling in an Era of Record Heat and Grid Vulnerability

by Muslim
written by Muslim
The gleaming white-washed villages of the Greek Cyclades are often viewed through a lens of aesthetic charm, yet their pearly facades were born of necessity rather than style. For centuries, islanders have applied thick layers of lime-based paint to their cliffside dwellings to harness the albedo effect—the physical phenomenon where light-colored surfaces reflect solar radiation back into the atmosphere....
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The Resistance to Climate Data Erasure: How Scientists are Salvaging Federal Research for a Non-Governmental Future

by Ammar Sabilarrohman
written by Ammar Sabilarrohman
When Rebecca Lindsey was dismissed from her position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) last February, the initial shock was quickly replaced by a profound sense of urgency regarding the legacy of her work. For over 15 years, Lindsey had served as the lead writer, editor, and eventually the program manager for Climate.gov....
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Funding the Fight for Environmental Justice How Strategic Litigation and Crowdfunding Are Holding Corporate Polluters Accountable

by Nana Wu
written by Nana Wu
For decades, more than 100,000 pounds of abandoned telecommunications cables, clad in toxic lead, lay undisturbed across the pristine bed of Lake Tahoe. These relics of a bygone era, installed by the predecessors of modern telecommunications giant AT&T, were described by environmentalists as "giant sea monsters" snaking through the depths....
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Environment & Climate

Climate Adaptation and Consumer Value: How the Global Wine Industry is Pivoting to Survive a Warming Planet

by Nila Kartika Wati
written by Nila Kartika Wati
The global wine industry, an ancient trade rooted in the stability of seasonal cycles and the specificities of geography, is currently facing an unprecedented existential threat. As global temperatures continue to rise, the delicate balance of heat, water, and soil—collectively known as "terroir"—is being disrupted in nearly every major wine-producing region on Earth....
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Dry Wells and Political Turmoil The Intersection of Climate Change and Immigration Detention in Estancia New Mexico

by Pevita Pearce
written by Pevita Pearce
The small town of Estancia, New Mexico, is currently grappling with a severe environmental and administrative crisis as its primary water sources have effectively run dry, forcing local officials to declare a state of emergency and take drastic measures to sustain the community. This water shortage has not only disrupted the lives of the town’s 1,400 residents but has also ignited a political firestorm, resulting in a vote of "no confidence" against the mayor and highlighting the precarious relationship between small-town infrastructure and large-scale federal immigration detention facilities....
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Environment & Climate

Harnessing the Great Lakes: Beaver Island Explores Wave Energy for Grid Resilience and Energy Independence

by Ali Ikhwan
written by Ali Ikhwan
Beaver Island, a forested sanctuary nestled in the northern reaches of Lake Michigan, is pioneering a path toward energy self-sufficiency through the kinetic power of the Great Lakes. Located approximately 70 miles from the maritime border with Canada and accessible only by boat or aircraft, the island faces unique logistical challenges that extend far beyond its seasonal tourism industry....
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Environment & Climate

Chicago Launches Nation’s Largest Community Air Quality Monitoring Network to Combat Environmental Inequity and Wildfire Smoke Impact

by Evan Lee Salim
written by Evan Lee Salim
Standing amidst the lush greenery of Chicago’s Grant Park, Serap Erdal, a professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago, recently paused at a nondescript light pole to consult her smartphone. Above her, a small, silver, solar-powered device—no larger than a standard tissue box—hummed silently, capturing the invisible chemical makeup of the city’s atmosphere....
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