Suzanne Goldenberg

Suzanne Goldenberg is the US environment correspondent of the Guardian and is based in Washington DC. She has won several awards for her work in the Middle East, and in 2003 covered the US invasion of Iraq from Baghdad. She is author of Madam President, about Hillary Clinton's historic run for White House.

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The Drought That Ravaged US Crops Is Only Going to Get Worse

NOAA predicts tough spring for already struggling farmers as growing demand for water leaves US more exposed dry seasons.

Fri Mar. 22, 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Won't Sell GM Salmon

The FDA hasn't yet weighed in on the fish's safety—so the two foodie grocery chains have taken matters into their own hands.

Thu Mar. 21, 2013 12:00 PM PDT

BP to Government: $21 Billion Fine is 'Excessive'

Oil giant says it would rather go to court than continue negotiations.

Wed Feb. 20, 2013 11:56 AM PST

Biggest US Climate Rally Ever Pushes Obama to Reject Keystone Pipeline

Climate protesters rallied Sunday in the nation's capital to pressure the president to keep his promises on global warming

Mon Feb. 18, 2013 9:36 AM PST

Billionaires Secretly Funded Vast Climate Denial Network

The conservative dark-money group Donors Trust contributed huge sums to battle against climate-change science.

Fri Feb. 15, 2013 4:01 AM PST

Obama Under Pressure After Nebraska Governor Signs Off on Keystone XL

The president now faces a crucial test of his commitment to environmental causes.

Wed Jan. 23, 2013 3:50 PM PST

Obama Moves Climate Change to the Forefront in His Second Inagural Address

Environmental groups react to Obama's strong statements on climate change.

Tue Jan. 22, 2013 3:20 PM PST

Study: It's Not Obama's Fault That Enviro Groups Botched the Climate Fight

A Harvard study blames the political blindness of environmental groups for failure to pass climate legislation.

Tue Jan. 15, 2013 12:59 PM PST

Mississippi River Faces Shipping Freeze As Water Levels Drop

Navigation has become treacherous as the worst US drought in half a century brings water levels close to record lows.

Fri Dec. 14, 2012 8:03 AM PST

Revealed: The Day Obama Chose a Strategy of Silence on Climate Change

Sandy has blown climate change back on the agenda—and many believe the White House was wrong when it decided in 2009 that climate change was not a winning political message.

Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:03 AM PDT

To the Bat Cave! Scientists Hope Bunker Can Halt Deadly Fungus

White-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats. Now an artificial cave built for their hibernation may save them.

Tue Sep. 18, 2012 12:23 PM PDT

US Drought Could Spell Another Global Food Crisis

As the Midwest bakes and food prices soar, threats of a ripple effect in the Middle East could lead to more uprisings.

Tue Jul. 24, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Why Aren't the Feds Helping This Native American Tribe Recover From a Wildfire?

A year after a major wildfire, floods have pushed one New Mexico tribal community to the brink of disaster.

Fri Jul. 20, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Oil Firm Responded to Kalamazoo Spill 'Like Keystone Cops'

A scathing report finds that Enbridge overlooked warning signs for five years before the 2010 spill that exposed 320 people to crude.

Wed Jul. 11, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Right-Wing Think Tank FOIAs Climate Scientists

American Tradition Institute seeks the release of emails with journalists to find details that could be used to discredit science.

Wed Jul. 11, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Heartland Institute Facing Uncertain Future As Staff Departs and Cash Dries Up

The free-market think tank's conference opens in Chicago with president admitting defections are hurting group's finances.

Mon May. 21, 2012 3:13 PM PDT

The Inside Story on Climate Scientists Under Siege

Michael Mann reveals his account of attacks by entrenched interests seeking to undermine his "hockey stick" graph.

Fri Feb. 17, 2012 1:08 PM PST

Why An Arctic Oil Spill Would Be Really, Really Bad

A report from an environment group warns that ice, freezing temperatures and high seas would overwhelm any clean-up attempts.

Thu Nov. 11, 2010 12:50 PM PST