July 4, 1845: The Birth of the American Environmental Movement

Text by Andrew Burmon Photograph by wereldmuis, via Flickr The Declaration of Independence endowed us with the right to ...

Solar advocates warn EPA cuts to solar energy send Arizona backwards amid energy demands

With Arizona’s abundance of sunshine, advocates for solar energy are worried that the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan ...

Prince George’s board approves controversial pick to lead environmental agency

Samuel B. Moki, who was fired from the county Department of Environment in 2014, was approved Tuesday to become the agency’s ...

The Former Lobbyists Making Key Decisions at the E.P.A.

The Environmental Protection Agency has hired numerous former lobbyists and industry insiders who now work on chemical regulation, emission limits and other rules.

NI Water should be prosecuted for pollution incidents

NI Water's protection from public prosecution for pollution incidents should be ended, a review of environmental governance ...

From Industry to E.P.A.: Lobbyist Now Oversees Pesticide Rules

Kyle Kunkler fought for a restricted weed killer that can harm plants and wildlife when it drifts to nearby land. He’s now at ...