A Blue-Ribbon Panel Issues a Warning on Climate Change and Public Health
A prestigious medical journal warns of the dangers climate change poses to public health in one of the most convincing and most frightening papers on the subject yet.
Do Energy-Efficiency Programs Pay for Themselves?
Taking a deeper look at a recent study that many misread the results of.
All Chimpanzees Are Now Classified as Endangered—40 Years Too Late
The U.S. government classifies all chimpanzees as endangered, after decades of stalling.
Is Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity the Right Way to Go?
A new study says captive breeding programs often do endangered species more harm than good.
Why Aren’t Ethics and Morality Considered Relevant in Debates Over Wildlife Culls?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of killing thousands of cormorants without even considering the ethics.
Habitat Destruction Is Exposing Us to a Dangerous New Form of Malaria
Habitat destruction isn’t just killing wildlife—it’s killing us.
Why Does the Coal Industry Treat Old, Dirty Power Plants Like National Treasures?
Dear coal industry, stop reminiscing over outdated power plants. They’re holding you—and us—back.
The Accident at Indian Point
Is it safe to operate a nuclear reactor 34 miles from 8.4 million people?
When’s the Last Time Our CO2 Levels Were This High?
Global atmospheric CO2 is now above 400 ppm. That's uncharted territory for humans—but not for Earth.