Recent climate and environmental developments include new legislative actions, health warnings regarding pollution, and shifts in conservation policies.

The Trump administration is proceeding with the construction of a controversial 30ft border wall in Big Bend, Texas, despite significant bipartisan pushback from local residents and environmental advocates.

A new study reveals that US military veterans exhibit significantly higher levels of PFAS in their blood than the civilian population, linked to the use of toxic firefighting foam at military installations.

A report indicates that private jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial aircraft and remain undertaxed in the US, failing to contribute proportionately to Federal Aviation Administration operations.

Fish and Wildlife Service officials are exploring changes to the Endangered Species Act that could narrow the definition of what constitutes a 'take' of a protected species, potentially threatening thousands of imperiled animals.

California lawmakers are crafting legislation that would provide reparations to residents harmed by oil drilling, a potential model for addressing historical environmental hazards in marginalized communities.

Scientists in California are releasing nearly half a million bacteria-carrying male mosquitoes into the environment as a biological strategy to combat a lengthening mosquito season and associated disease risks.

Alaska’s Katmai National Park has launched its annual 'Fat Bear Week,' an event that highlights local brown bears packing on weight for the winter while emphasizing the importance of salmon population health.

US wheat farmers are facing significant operational uncertainty due to persistent drought conditions and geopolitical volatility, which experts warn could drive global food prices higher.

Experts caution that the potential transmission of H5N1 bird flu to humans remains a critical concern, with some analysts identifying it as a major environmental and public health threat for 2026.