Thick smoke from rampant Canadian wildfires has blanketed multiple regions of the U.S., with the Great Lakes states facing some of the nation’s most hazardous air conditions. Officials warn that lingering haze poses significant health and travel concerns.

A proposed 2,000-acre solar farm in Stockton, Alabama, is poised to escape newly proposed zoning regulations. County officials say the developer ensured the project might be grandfathered in by submitting the necessary paperwork before next week’s referendum.

A new federal study warns that Lake Mead could reach its lowest level since its creation in the late 1930s—1,015.77 feet above sea level—by July 2027. The accelerated decline of this critical reservoir poses serious questions about water sustainability for southern Nevada and much of the broader region.

Residents of multiple states, including Virginia, are seeing forests transformed into towering data centers that power cloud computing and AI. One neighbor described the shift as watching “monstrous buildings” rise where trees once stood.

Fred Stewart’s opinion piece questions whether a nuclear plant, or any potential pollutant, should ever be placed at the Colorado River’s headwaters. Drawing attention to environmental risks in a vital water source, this article warns that any contamination upstream can have serious downstream consequences.

Connecticut’s 10-cent bottle deposit has sparked debate as out-of-state recyclables flood the state. With nearby states sticking to a 5-cent deposit, questions arise about whether it’s time for Connecticut to reevaluate its higher rate.

President Trump’s conflict with Iran has fueled a surge in global energy prices, ironically strengthening Iran and Russia. This opinion piece underscores how those rising costs harm global stability, the environment, and everyday consumers, urging Democrats to advocate for reduced fossil fuel consumption.

A new proposal by the Bureau of Land Management would allow significant logging on 2.5 million acres of Oregon’s public lands. While some see it as a boost to the timber industry, many Oregonians worry about potential impacts on forests, wildlife, and the state’s precious natural resources.

Finches across the Galápagos, Mexico, and New Zealand have been weaving discarded cigarette filters into their nests. This surprising behavior raises questions about how human refuse is impacting wildlife on a global scale.

Jeff Rice, the President and Owner of Environmental Pest Management, stands out as Indiana’s only Associate Certified Entomologist. By leveraging his in-depth knowledge of insects, Rice offers precision and innovation to address pest challenges throughout the state.