While the validity of global warming is up for debate, below are indisputable facts about the environment. Use the links below to track the damage of oil spills or track the stimulus package's impact on the environment.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010)

A graphic which tracks: where oil is in the gulf, where oil has made landfall, efforts to stop the leak and effects on wildlife

Toxic Waters; Polluters

Tracks regulation compliance failures of around 200,000 facilities across the U.S. with permits to discharge pollutants under the Clean Water Act, as well as states’ responses on relevant issues.  Inspection, violation, and fine information is given for each facility; searchable by city, state, or zip code.

For coal-fired power plants

The Stimulus Package and the Environment

A detailed look at elements of the stimulus package regarding the environment