When Scientists Become Storytellers
A new edition of PLoS Biology is dedicated to narrative-driven, peer-reviewed papers, all in the hope of reaching a wider audience and spurring action.
Can Locals in Napa Stave Off a Troublesome Mega-Vineyard?
In California wine country, environmentalists and vintners have kept an uneasy peace. Corporate overreach and damage to the environment are fracturing it.
If Americans Keep Ignoring Flood Risk, We Could Face a Housing-Market Crash
On the coastlines of America, many home buyers are ignoring the new realities of storms and floods—and, in too many cases, the government isn't helping.
How to Protect Rare Books and Manuscripts From the Ravages of Climate Change
Almost all American archives are at risk from disasters or changing temperatures. Community history will probably be the first to go.
The Mysterious Long-Term Effects of Inhaling Smoke From Forest Fires
As wildfires burn longer and fiercer, doctors are trying to work out how today's smoke will affect tomorrow's health.
How a Group of Young Colombians Successfully Sued Their Government to Act on Climate
A swift victory in the Colombian Supreme Court could pave the way for further legal action around the world.
Can Walden Pond Be Saved?
After Thoreau made the pond famous in 1854, an influx of tourists and fishermen have come to imperil the ecological outlook of the area.
How Chicago’s Mexican Immigrants Are Fighting Toxic Air Pollution
In 2012, Little Village residents helped shut down a coal plant. Now, a redevelopment company plans to build a distribution center in its place, bringing more dirty trucks to the neighborhood.
How Satellites Can Help Catch Disaster Insurance Fraudsters
Satellite images could suddenly make it a lot riskier to perpetrate these crimes.
Can the Menominee Tribe in Wisconsin Block the Back Forty Mine?
With a Canadian company looking to mine gold, silver, and copper on ancestral lands, opponents worry about toxic water and the destruction of Menominee heritage.