Tahir Amin, Rohit Malpani / PolityMay 22, 2026
A new book explains why drugs cost so much in the United States — and why Trump’s claims about addressing the crisis are bogus. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Ayurella Horn-Muller / GristApr 28, 2026
A new U.N. report maps how extreme heat is tearing through every layer of the global food system — and mostly overlooks the people at the heart of it. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Rachel Santarsiero / DeSmogApr 28, 2026
At the Heartland Institute’s annual climate conference, fossil fuel allies warn MAHA’s push on regulating chemicals and plastics could threaten the oil industry — exposing a growing rift inside Trump’s base. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Keerti Gopal / Inside Climate NewsApr 23, 2026
Climate change is making dirty air worse, especially for communities of color, while the Trump administration targets rules meant to help. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Olivia Riggio / FAIRApr 15, 2026
News items containing the words "climate change" have plunged by nearly half. The term “climate crisis” has all but disappeared. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Ashley Smart / UndarkApr 10, 2026
Experts worry about the risks of editing genes in human embryos. New startups seem poised to throw caution to the wind. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )
Lily Altavena / ChalkbeatMar 26, 2026
A rural Michigan school district could be the test case for those leading the backlash against screen time in schools. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Naveena Sadasivam / GristMar 17, 2026
The repeal loosens standards for roughly 90 sterilization facilities that emit the toxic chemical in neighborhoods across the country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Lewis Kamb / U.S. Right to KnowMar 12, 2026
Documents show scientists across multiple U.S.-funded projects proposed altering the molecular structure of bat viruses to allow them to unlock and enter human cells more efficiently. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Angela Hart / Kasier Health NewsMar 10, 2026
The California governor has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies in contrast with the Trump administration. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco / GristMar 4, 2026
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Dean Baker / Beat the PressFeb 23, 2026
Trump's vindictive policy prescriptions against green energy will only ensure we pay more money than ever for electricity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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