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A Hollywood star doubles as the most trusted public figure when it comes to sustainability, according to a new survey.

Bragging about your sustainability is increasingly risky

‘Palpable fear’: D.C.’s newest rail safety push faces a tough opponent

The Biden administration wants a host of changes intended to shore up rail safety — but they won’t come without a fight from the powerful railroad industry.

Carbon removal is so hot right now

Carbon removal is heating up along with the planet, but it's got a long way to go to becoming a mainstream tool for investors.

How the FDA’s food division fails to regulate health and safety hazards

A POLITICO investigation based on more than 50 interviews finds the FDA is failing to meet American consumers expectations on food safety and nutrition.

Diet-related diseases pose a major risk for Covid-19. But the U.S. overlooks them.

Other countries have been galvanized to confront diet issues. The U.S. has had no such wakeup call.

Pricing pollution

China is buying up American farms. Washington wants to crack down.

Bipartisan pressure is building to stop foreign nationals from purchasing American farm operations and receiving taxpayer subsidies.

Biden wants to pay farmers to grow carbon-capturing crops. It’s complicated.

Farmers are a crucial part of Biden's plan to address climate change, but the economics behind paying them to capture greenhouse gases are complex.

My Time as (Probably) the Most Assaulted Cabinet Member in History

The worst part? All the food people threw at me.