Puerto Rico’s Governor Orders Review of All Deaths Since Hurricane Maria
Ricardo A. Rosselló now admits that the toll "may be higher than the official count certified to date."
Even Chimps Want to See Justice Served
Chimpanzees and children as young as six will pay to see offenders punished, suggesting justice-seeking behavior in humans has deep evolutionary roots.
EPA Takes Step Toward Revising Rule on Lead in Drinking Water
The EPA has been working on potential changes to the rule for years, but pressure to revise the rule increased after the Flint water crisis.
Frequent Fires Can Irreparably Harm Even the Most Resilient Ecosystems
Fires can be rejuvenating for some ecosystems. But as wildfires increase in frequency and severity, those ecosystems could see could their soil fertility and carbon capture depleted.
Wisconsin Governor Opens Up the State to Controversial Mining Projects
Scott Walker signed legislation Monday ending a nearly 20-year ban on precious metal mining.
Senator Al Franken Announces Resignation
After a sixth woman came forward earlier this week to accuse the senator of sexual harassment, senate Democrats began calling for his resignation in droves.
What Native Americans Stand to Lose If Trump Opens Up Public Lands for Business
Trump's decision to roll back Utah's national monument protections is as much a threat to tribal sovereignty as it is to the environment.
How Climate Change Fuels Wildfires in California
As dry conditions become the new normal, California could become a perpetual tinderbox.
Trump Reverses Decades of U.S. Policy to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Jordan's King Abdullah warned that the move "will have serious implications for security and stability in the Middle East.
Ventura Wildfire Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate Overnight
The blaze that began Monday evening burned 45,000 acres overnight, and was still out of control Tuesday morning.