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Endangerment Finding: Trump Administration Hails Repeal as Green Groups Decry ‘Unlawful’ Move

Environmental organizations, scientists and politicians say Americans will be less safe and less healthy because of the Trump administration’s decision to repeal the Obama-era endangerment finding.

Policy & Economics

US EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin speaking with attendees at The People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.

US EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin speaking with attendees at The People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.

Breaking News

EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes

3 days ago - Policy & Economics

January’s Weather Extremes Mark Turbolent Start to 2026

4 days ago - Climate Change

Environmental Groups Sue EU Over Controversial Lithium Mine in Portugal

5 days ago - Pollution

Top Stories

Two surfers paddle past the breaking waves, an oil outrigger looms in the distance.

Two surfers paddle past the breaking waves, an oil outrigger looms in the distance.

Trump Administration Faces Legal and Public Backlash Over Massive Offshore Drilling Expansion

Policy & Economics

power plant; fossil fuels; emissions global warming; carbon baseline; carbon budget; co2 levels 2024

power plant; fossil fuels; emissions global warming; carbon baseline; carbon budget; co2 levels 2024

The Implications of Rescinding the US Endangerment Finding

Policy & Economics

Mantled howler monkey in Costa Rica.

Mantled howler monkey in Costa Rica.

Why the Costa Rican Constitutional Court’s Ruling on Wildlife Electrocutions Matters

Conservation

large-scale deforestation; wildfire

large-scale deforestation; wildfire

Climate Change Fueled Deadly January Wildfires in Argentina, Chile: Study

Climate Change

Explainers

The Implications of Rescinding the US Endangerment Finding

Policy & Economics

The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion, Explained

Pollution

Understanding PFAS: Health Concerns, Regulations and Solutions to Tackling the Spread of Forever Chemicals

Policy & Economics

US Climate Policy

Endangerment Finding: Trump Administration Hails Repeal as Green Groups Decry ‘Unlawful’ Move

Policy & Economics

Trump Administration Faces Legal and Public Backlash Over Massive Offshore Drilling Expansion

Policy & Economics

The Implications of Rescinding the US Endangerment Finding

Policy & Economics

COP30

We Can’t Fix the Climate If We Keep Ignoring Soil

Climate Change

How a Torn-Off Indigenous Headdress Became Symbol of Cultural and Structural Affront at COP30

Spotlight

Closing the GAP: What Will It Take to Give Gender the Climate Attention It Deserves?

Policy & Economics

The Latest

Week in review; climate news January 2026; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

Week in review; climate news January 2026; environmental news; breaking news of the week; earth.org

This Week in Climate News (February 2026, Week 2)

Climate Change

fast fashion waste

fast fashion waste

EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes

Policy & Economics

Two hands holding soil

Two hands holding soil

This Movement Is Bridging the Gap Between Soil Science and Collective Action

Conservation

wildfire burning through a forest

wildfire burning through a forest

January’s Weather Extremes Mark Turbolent Start to 2026

Climate Change

wheat field affected by drought

wheat field affected by drought

Why Food Sovereignty is the Key to MENA’s Climate Resilience

Policy & Economics

Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) in Luxembourg.

Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) in Luxembourg.

Environmental Groups Sue EU Over Controversial Lithium Mine in Portugal

Pollution

Latest Opinion Articles

Two hands holding soil

Two hands holding soil

This Movement Is Bridging the Gap Between Soil Science and Collective Action

Conservation

Illegal gold mining in South America leads to deforestation and water pollution

Illegal gold mining in South America leads to deforestation and water pollution

UK Intelligence Services Just Made the Case for Criminalizing Ecocide

Policy & Economics

Houses are nearly submerged due to flooding in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, in 2020; biggest environmental problems of 2026.

Houses are nearly submerged due to flooding in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, in 2020; biggest environmental problems of 2026.

As the US Retreats From Climate Aid, the World’s Most Vulnerable Pay the Price

Policy & Economics

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

The Conservation World Has a Longevity Problem We Rarely Talk About

Conservation

Book Reviews

Earth.Org interviews Director Raquel Clemente Martins about her new movie ‘Women from the Sea – Azores’.

Earth.Org interviews Director Raquel Clemente Martins about her new movie ‘Women from the Sea – Azores’.

Film Review: ‘Women from the Sea’ By Raquel Clemente Martins

Book Review: ‘The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life’ By Drew Harvell.

Book Review: ‘The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life’ By Drew Harvell.

Review: ‘The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life’ By Drew Harvell

Book Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’ By Alyssa Battistoni.

Book Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’ By Alyssa Battistoni.

Review: ‘Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature’ By Alyssa Battistoni

Book review: ‘Black Gold: The Rise, Reign, and Fall of American Coal’ By Bob Wyss.

Book review: ‘Black Gold: The Rise, Reign, and Fall of American Coal’ By Bob Wyss.

Review: ‘Black Gold: The Rise, Reign, and Fall of American Coal’ By Bob Wyss

NGO stories

Jack the orangutan at the BORA Rescue Centre in East Borneo, Indonesia.

Jack the orangutan at the BORA Rescue Centre in East Borneo, Indonesia.

Orphaned Baby Orangutan Rescued from Captivity

Conservation

A Wildlife SOS medical care team at the Elephant Hospital massages an injured elephant's back legs in an effort to encourage movement and circulation.

A Wildlife SOS medical care team at the Elephant Hospital massages an injured elephant's back legs in an effort to encourage movement and circulation.

Ancient Healing, Unexpected Patients: The Role of Acupuncture in Elephant Care

Explainers

Traveling as ethically as possible requires choices, and sacrifices.

Traveling as ethically as possible requires choices, and sacrifices.

The Next Generation of Travel: Conscious Exploration

Conservation

Beach clean up with local nonprofit on Christmas Island, Australia

Beach clean up with local nonprofit on Christmas Island, Australia

Sitting on the Sidelines Is No Longer an Option

Oceans

EO Talks

Interviews

plastic bottle manufacturing; polluting products

plastic bottle manufacturing; polluting products

The Blueprint for Success: Prof. Richard Thompson on Tackling Global Plastic Pollution From A Design Perspective

Pollution

Plastic waste on a beach on Lamma Island, Hong Kong, in July 2025.

Plastic waste on a beach on Lamma Island, Hong Kong, in July 2025.

The Blueprint for Success: Prof. Richard Thompson on an Effective Global Plastic Treaty

Pollution

Musicians Jon Batiste and Matthew Whitaker playing piano and melodica for a "Juneteenth celebration + voter registration recital" called "We Are" on June 19, 2020.

Musicians Jon Batiste and Matthew Whitaker playing piano and melodica for a "Juneteenth celebration + voter registration recital" called "We Are" on June 19, 2020.

20 Years On: Jon Batiste’s New Song Urges Climate Action After Hurricane Katrina

Climate Change

Aerial view of Bangalore, India.

Aerial view of Bangalore, India.

Making Cities Self-Sufficient in Their Water Needs: An Interview With Vishwanath Srikantaiah

Solutions

Data Visualization

Spain Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail.

Spain Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail.

What Can Europe Learn From Spain’s High-Speed Rail’s Success at Slashing Transport-Related Emissions?

Solutions

emissions; co2 emissions; carbon emissions; fossil fuels; Targeted Climate Interventions at COP28

emissions; co2 emissions; carbon emissions; fossil fuels; Targeted Climate Interventions at COP28

A Graphical History of Atmospheric CO2 Levels Over Time

Climate Change

Swirly clouds in the Canaries.

Swirly clouds in the Canaries.

Using Computer Simulations to Tackle Climate Change

Solutions

Cracked soil background and texture. Storyblocks

Cracked soil background and texture. Storyblocks

Running Dry: Kazakhstan’s Water Crisis, Explained With Data

Conservation

Endangered Species

A Malayan tapir.

A Malayan tapir.

Endangered Species Spotlight: Malayan Tapir

Sea otters at Moss Landing, California.

Sea otters at Moss Landing, California.

Sea Otter: Endangered Species Spotlight

Acropora cervicornis; staghorn coral

Acropora cervicornis; staghorn coral

Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn Coral): Endangered Species Spotlight

Axolotls

Axolotls

Axolotl: Endangered Species Spotlight

Editor's Pick

‘A Symbol of Hope’: How the Korean Demilitarized Zone Turned Into a Wildlife Sanctuary

The border between North and South Korea is a place of militarization and political tensions. It is also an area where the absence of human activity allowed nature and wildlife to flourish.

Conservation

A look over Korea's demilitarized zone (DMZ).

A look over Korea's demilitarized zone (DMZ).

Fridays for Future protest in Berlin in 2018

Fridays for Future protest in Berlin in 2018

Media Shied Away From Climate Coverage in 2025 Despite Increased Reader Interest

As temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions rose last year, the number of stories about climate change in news sources around the world took a dramatic plunge.

Climate Change

President Donald Trump in January 2026; One year of Trump.

President Donald Trump in January 2026; One year of Trump.

One Year of Trump: How the US Reversed Climate Progress, at Home and Abroad

Policy & Economics

Protesters and police at an environmental protest in Indonesia.

Protesters and police at an environmental protest in Indonesia.

How Malicious Lawsuits Are Silencing Climate Activists in Indonesia

Policy & Economics

Downtown Portland, ME’s Commercial Street flooded after a series of winter storms in 2023.

Downtown Portland, ME’s Commercial Street flooded after a series of winter storms in 2023.

On the Frontlines of Ocean Warming, Maine Plans for What Comes Next

Oceans

Houses are nearly submerged due to flooding in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, in 2020; biggest environmental problems of 2026.

Houses are nearly submerged due to flooding in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, in 2020; biggest environmental problems of 2026.

16 Biggest Environmental Problems of 2026

Climate Change

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