A growing body of research suggests that saltwater leaching into freshwater supplies is increasing the risk of human health problems.

By Kiley Price

Anyone who has ever been told to lower their sodium intake knows they have to cut back on the usual salty suspects, from potato chips to deli meats. But the water you drink to wash down these snacks may also be part of the problem, experts say.

This Growing Climate Threat Could Be Increasing Your Blood Pressure

The disconnections point to a broader trend of energy insecurity, advocacy groups say. A $7 billion rate hike for Florida Power & Light customers will further raise costs.

By Amy Green

Florida households had their electricity shut off some 2.1 million times in 2024 because of an inability to pay, a number that was among the highest of any state.

Florida Electricity Shutoffs Rank Among Nation’s Highest

The company received a federal permit to install a natural gas pipeline using an “open-cut” method that can harm rivers and streams in Virginia and North Carolina. Environmental groups want the permit overturned.

By Lisa Sorg

Five environmental groups are petitioning a federal appeals court to invalidate a water quality permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a controversial Transco pipeline.

Transco Pipeline Project Faces Legal Challenge