The Trump Administration Plans to Strip Key Protections From the Endangered Species Act
Proposed changes to the landmark legislation would limit protections for the thousands of endangered plants and animals covered under the law.
Emily Moon
Emily Moon is an editorial fellow at Pacific Standard. Previously she worked at the Chicago Sun-Times and the Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana. She is a graduate of Northwestern University.
House Republicans Denounce a Proposed Carbon Tax
While nearly 40 countries have passed legislation putting a price on carbon emissions, the U.S. has never enacted such a tax.
What Research Can Tell Us About Breastfeeding Stigma
Stigma factors into our perceptions of breastfeeding and formula, with serious consequences for infant health.
Election Violence Escalates in Pakistan Following the Prime Minister's Ousting (in Photos)
A spate of deadly bombings has killed more than 100 people at election rallies across the country.
The Trump Administration's Anti-Breastfeeding Stance Is Not New. But It Could Be Deadlier Than Ever.
A food oppression expert explains why America's formula problem can only get worse.
The Most Worrying Wildfires Burning in the U.S. Right Now
With more than 50 active wildfires burning across the American West, this summer is off to a fiery start.
A Pharmaceutical Company Is Suing Nevada Over Untested Drugs in a Lethal Injection
In only the second-ever case of its kind, a pharmaceutical company sued Wednesday to stop the state of Nevada from using an untested drug in a lethal injection.
D.C. Could Become the Next U.S. City to Ban Plastic Straws
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., took the first steps toward banning plastic straws in the nation's capital on Tuesday.
Starbucks Will Eliminate Plastic Straws to Cut Down on Waste
Another company joins the movement to reduce consumption of plastics that pollute oceans and harm marine life.
Trump Administration Decides Not to Require Mining Companies to Pay for Clean-Up
The Obama administration proposed the rule last year to ensure that companies demonstrate their ability to pay for environmental clean-up.
House Votes to Overturn Obama-era Ban, Allowing More Mining in Minnesota
Democrats warn that mining expansion could devastate Minnesota's Superior National Forest.
How San Diego Is Trying to Use a Hepatitis A Outbreak to Solve Its Housing Crisis
To battle an outbreak, officials in San Diego have had to rethink the way they provide housing for the homeless.
Editor Leaves NPR Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
At least three NPR employees have accused David Sweeney of inappropriate sexual conduct.
E.U. Approves Use of Controversial Weed Killer for Five Years
Monday's decision follows a move to ban glyphosate in Europe by 2022.
California Democrat Resigns After Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Los Angeles Times reported in October that Raul Bocanegra was disciplined for inappropriate physical contact with a female staffer in 2009.
'Time for a Gut-Check': What Geology Can Tell Us About the Keystone XL Decision
While the legal fight hinges on the pipeline's new route, risks below ground remain the same.
Nebraska Regulators Cannot Consider Pipeline Leaks While Approving Keystone XL
A 2011 Nebraska law prevents the state's Public Service Commission from factoring pipeline safety and leaks into its decision.
How Safe Are America's Pipelines?
The country's 70,000 miles of crude oil pipelines leak quite often.
Nineteen Nations Vow to Phase Out Coal at U.N. Climate Conference
Officials from the alliance hope to more than double their number by next year's meeting.
Jeff Sessions Testifies Before House Committee on Russia Contacts
Records show the attorney general led a 2016 meeting with Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos.
Scenes From the Deadly Earthquake That's Devastated Iraq and Iran
The 7.3-magnitude earthquake killed more than 400 people and injured thousands.
Woman Accuses Roy Moore of Child Molestation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called on Moore to withdraw from the Senate race if the reports are confirmed.
FEMA Plans to Airlift Puerto Ricans to U.S. Mainland
This is the first time FEMA has offered an air breach.
Florida High School Program Segregates Students by Ability
A controversial new program segregates students in the cafeteria by grade point average and attendance as an incentive to boost achievement.
The Texas Church Shooting Will Only Perpetuate the 'Good Guy With a Gun' Narrative
Research shows that, despite their heroics, armed civilians generally do not prevent mass shootings.
What the Undocumented Immigrant Experience Means for Mental Health
A new study finds that a quarter of undocumented Mexican immigrants are at risk for mental-health disorders.
Trump Calls for End of Immigration Lottery Program After Terror Attack
Trump also told reporters that he would consider sending the suspected terrorist to Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.
How Terror Attacks on Public Places Can Spark Public Anxiety
Attacks like the one in New York City can alter people's psychology and their politics.
Truck Attack Kills Several on New York City Bike Path
Eight people are reported dead, and at least 15 are injured.
Meet the Female Forensic Researcher Behind Netflix's 'Mindhunter'
The real-life Wendy Carr helped the FBI formulate criminal profiling in the 1970s—and her work with victims isn't over.
A Terrorism Insurance Salesman Explains Why America's Artists Are So Frightened
Lockton Companies Vice President John Tomlinson sells terrorism insurance to the stars. Business is booming.
Volcanoes May Have Helped Bring Down Ancient Egypt
A new study links explosive volcanic eruptions with social unrest.
California to Recognize Non-Binary Gender on State IDs
Californians can now choose to mark "X" on birth certificates and driver's licenses.
States Sue Trump Over Halted Health-Care Subsidies
Attorneys general signed onto the lawsuit Friday.
Six 'Pacific Standard' Stories to Read for Mental Illness Awareness Week
A round-up of some of our best stories highlighting the need for reform in mental-heath policy.
Can Algorithms Put a Stop to Partisan Gerrymandering?
Researchers are developing algorithms to draw non-partisan district maps.
Ryan Zinke Took $12,000 Private Charter Flight
Zinke is the fourth cabinet secretary to come under fire for extravagant travel costs.
Tom Price to Reimburse Taxpayers $52,000 for Private Jet Travel
President Trump said Wednesday he was not pleased with Price's use of taxpayer money.
The Research Behind Getty Images' Ban on Photo Retouching for Body Shape
The stock photo agency is scrapping Photoshopped images that make models look thinner. Here's how that can help body image.
Can a Tweet Start a War? A Political Scientist Talks Trump.
A University of California–Berkeley professor explains the president's divisive rhetoric and the need for delicate diplomacy.
Hurricane Maria Leaves the Caribbean in Shambles
The third in a string of cataclysmic hurricanes, Maria hit the Caribbean just two weeks after Hurricane Irma devastated the region.