Massive Government Report Says Climate Is Warming And Humans Are The Cause
The U.S. government's most comprehensive climate report to date is at odds with the statements made by President Trump and his Cabinet.
Environment
After Chemical Fires, Texans Worry About Toxic Effects
Some residents and first responders are suing the chemical company Arkema, claiming it didn't do enough to protect them from fires that started at one of its plant near Houston after Hurricane Harvey.
On Thin Ice: Walruses Threatened After U.S. Declines To List As Endangered
The Trump administration refused last month to put the Pacific walrus on the endangered species list, spelling a "death sentence" for the species that lives in the seas between Alaska and Russia.
National Parks … For A Price
America's national parks are treasured territory, to say the least. But how much are they worth to see?
Hydroponic Veggies Are Taking Over Organic, And A Move To Ban Them Fails
Many organic tomatoes or peppers are grown in greenhouses, where they get nutrients from water. Critics say that violates the spirit of "organic." A bid to strip them of the label failed this week.
Writing On The Terrifying Beauty Of The Human Future
Author Kim Stanley Robinson deserves a place as a true visionary: He has done more than just write good science-fiction — he's mapped out new territory in what it means to be human, says Adam Frank.
Maps Depict Worst-Case Coal Ash Spills Near Duke Plants
What if a dam holding back coal ash burst at one of Duke Energy's coal plants in the Carolinas or Midwest?
Plastics Are Forever
Plastic is in everything, including our tap water.
How Climate Change Is Already Affecting Health, Spreading Disease
For decades, scientists have predicted how climate change will hurt people's health. Now an international team of researchers say they're already seeing some of the damage.
How Tariffs Could Help And Hurt The Solar Industry
The U.S. solar industry is bracing for possible tariffs or quotas on imported solar panels. Such action could have very different consequences on different parts of the industry.