Livable Planet
An Urban Planning Trend is Destroying Some of Shanghai's Last Remaining Wetlands
China is putting economic development before its marine life along its vast coastline.
Climate Change-Fueled Natural Disasters Made 2017 the Costliest Weather Year Ever
The U.S. suffered 16 weather and climate disasters that each caused losses in excess of $1 billion, but recovery programs are trying to combat this new normal.
Maryland Protesters Confronted State Lawmakers for Better Clean Energy Jobs
Activists across the state are demanding that elected officials make environmental justice part of their economic policy.
Washington DC's Sole Source of Drinking Water is Threatened by New Fracking Pipeline
A new pipeline would carry fracked gas from Pennsylvania to West Virginia under the Potomac River, a source of drinking water for around 6 million people, and much of the nation's capital.
We Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to the Bad Chemicals in Our Toothpaste
In Europe, laws requires manufacturers to submit a full set of toxicity data before a chemical can be approved for use. Why doesn't the US?
With 50 US Cities Committed to 100 Percent Clean Energy, 2018 Presents New Renewable Challenges
Cities will narrow their focus and begin the vital, if less glamorous, process of figuring out how to implement their environmental policy goals.
Hawaii Wants to Eliminate Fossil Fuels from All Public and Private Ground Transportation by 2045
By setting a clear goal to eliminate fossil fuels and tackle climate change head-on, Honolulu mayor Kirk Caldwell says the island state is sending a signal to the market and to the world that Hawaii is open for business in the best kind of way.
These Ten Women Were Chosen to Be Our Next Climate Change Leaders
Women mayors and business leaders from some of the world’s biggest cities pledged to help them tackle climate change and deliver on the goals of the Paris climate agreement.
California's Wildfires Could Be the New Normal
The Thomas fire might become the largest in California’s modern history, and others like it will be an all-too-common occurrence unless steps are taken to stop them.
Trump Loves Coal, But a 19-Country Coalition is About to Phase It Out Completely
The Cop23 climate negotiations were basically everybody leaving the U.S. to do whatever it wants to do with fossil fuels all alone.
Drinking Water and Native American Land Threatened by Proposed Pipeline Cutting Across Virginia and North Carolina
A 600-mile underground natural gas pipeline in the Southeast has communities divided and is prompting everyday residents to take action before the deal is done.
Copenhagen and Wuhan are Among 90 Cities Linking Up to Lead the Fight Against Climate Change
They were honored at the C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards, which supports cities addressing climate change in concrete and creative ways