Topic
Environment & Climate
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For the first time, Catholic sisters return land to a Tribal nation
"This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked."
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‘Everything goes up except income’: Older women are struggling to keep up with rising electricity costs
As rates spike across the nation, penny-pinching isn’t feeling like enough for people on fixed incomes.
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The birth of the climate doula
In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.
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Jane Goodall lived her childhood dream
The renowned scientist has died at 91, leaving a legacy that inspired generations of women conservationists.
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In a single email, the EPA ended her research into how climate change endangers children
Jane Clougherty spent years studying how extreme weather affects kids’ health. Trump’s EPA cancelled her work as climate threats continue to rise.
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After Hurricane Katrina, moms built new lives by building homes
Single moms found a lifeline in construction jobs to build financial security before the next big storm. What happens if that disappears?
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In Alabama, decades of water neglect push an activist into politics
When federal environmental justice initiatives vanished, Carletta Davis launched a campaign for mayor to continue the fight.
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Women’s contributions and men’s racism erased from history of national monument
An initiative to fill in historical gaps from the Muir Woods National Monument disappeared under pressure from the Trump administration.
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Camp Mystic says it’s 'grieving the loss' of 27 campers and counselors
On its website Monday morning, the all-girls camp said “our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy."
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Women have long fought to protect the Florida Everglades, the site of 'Alligator Alcatraz'
President Donald Trump visited the new migrant detention center being built in a biodiversity-rich area that environmentalists like Marjory Stoneman Douglas have worked to preserve.