The Digital Divide Is About Much More Than Access
A new survey of low- and moderate-income families shows that 94 percent of them have Internet access, but many say it's slow and unreliable.
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The Deep Roots of ‘Green’ Behavior
New research finds the best predictor of environmentally conscious living is a person's fundamental life goals.
How the Sound of Barking Dogs Could Restore Marine Ecosystems
Basically, by scaring the crap out of raccoons (but really we should let the bears do that).
Fiji’s Climate Story Is Bigger Than Winston
The strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere just hit Fiji—a tiny country with big ambitions for climate action. Now the small Pacific nation just needs the world to follow its lead.
How Preventable Is Cancer?
The causes of cancer are complex, but many cases can be prevented by better public health programs.
What Global Warming Looks Like in Every State
Climate change has affected different regions differently. See the effects in your hometown.
Forget What You’ve Heard: Organic Food Is Not Food Grown Without Pesticides
On the paradox of unanimity and how, if nothing else, it could be saving you money on your grocery bill.
Have We Been Wrong in Our Understanding of Ice Streams?
A new study of the ancient Laurentide Ice Sheet suggests that Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets may not accelerate as quickly as previously thought.