Microplastics are confusing bees and threatening ecosystems
Plastic pollution isn't just bad for whales and turtles. New research suggests microplastics are also harming bees' ability to forage and pollinate.
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The new threats facing the sequoia forests of the Sierra Nevada
The places endangered species call home could lose vital protections
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Diverse industries support ENERGY STAR program
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Tax credit for energy efficient-homes spurred construction of nearly 350,000 homes in 2024
U.S. adds record amount of battery energy storage in first three months of 2025
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The surprising evolution of bees
Bees didn’t just evolve with flowers — they changed the planet. Discover how these ancient partners shaped each other, ecosystems and our world.
States that are doing the most to save pollinators
In a sampling of states, including key leaders, some stand out for restricting neonics and enhancing pollinator habitat.
Opinion: Don’t repeal clean energy tax credits
The Charlotte Observer published Environment America President Wendy Wendlandt's op-ed about the growth of wind and solar power in the Great Plains and Southern U.S. states.
Five reasons we canvass door to door
When you see our canvassers in your community, you know they have good reasons to be there. Here are five of them.
New study: Shading from solar arrays can help grasslands survive hot dry summers
Grasslands in arid and semi-arid regions could benefit from favorable conditions under and around solar arrays
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When we go to the mountains, we want it to be a healthy place
I encourage everyone to care for our environment
We need to take significant action
