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The Markers of the Anthropocene
Humans have altered the Earth so much over the last generation that scientists expect geologists of the future to be able find our signature.
The Christmas Crab Massacre
Ants are killing Christmas Island’s iconic red crabs by the millions. Could tiny wasps save the day?
A Special Report on Climate Change
A re-introduction, from our latest print issue, to an ongoing project from the Pacific Standard team.
Consumers Love Squeezable Plastic Pouches for Food—Too Bad Recyclers Hate Them
Plastic-pouch food packaging is showing up everywhere—except at recycling facilities.
El Niño Isn’t Letting Up
Forecasters predict the United States still has yet to experience the brunt of its erratic weather.
Good (and Bad) Tidings: The Biggest Ocean Stories of the Past Year
Here was some of the big news coming in from the big blue sea in 2015.
When, Where, and How Big? Solving the Mysteries of Mudslides
Heavy El Niño rains could trigger mudslides in California this winter. These scientists are trying to figure out the whens and wheres.
