Biden Wields His Pen on Day One to Reverse Trump's Environmental Rollbacks
January 21, 2021 —
The 46th president rejoined the Paris agreement, axed the Keystone XL pipeline, and directed agencies to start dismantling his predecessor's policies that were harmful to the environment and human health.
Meet George Masa, the Photographer Whose Work Helped Protect the Great Smoky Mountains
January 19, 2021 —
A Japanese-born immigrant, Masa wasn’t allowed to become a U.S. citizen—but he played an important role in the establishment of America’s most-visited national park.
Trump Administration Drastically Slashes Protections for Northern Spotted Owls
January 15, 2021 —
The Interior secretary cut more than one-third from the bird's critical habitat just after his department said it should be listed as endangered.
Artificial Lighting May Shift Bird Migration by More Than a Week, New Research Says
January 14, 2021 —
Purple Martins exposed to bright nighttime light migrated eight days early—which could lead to starvation at their breeding grounds.
‘Climate Czar’ Positions Point to Biden’s Dual Approach to the Global Crisis
January 12, 2021 —
Two new positions within the Biden White House will yoke expertise in bipartisan climate action with international diplomacy and domestic policy.