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Five Things President Obama Could Do to Help the Arctic—Ground Zero for Climate Change
A should-do list for the president's three-day trip to Alaska.
West Coast Weed Farms Are Lighting Up
As wildfires continue to ravage the West Coast, concerns emerge for the marijuana industry.
Dinner Kits Like Blue Apron Offer Convenience, but Are They Good for the Planet (or Our Waistlines)?
A slew of new dinner kits promise gourmet meals with a fraction of the effort. But at what cost?
Is It Worthwhile to Pay People to Get Rid of Their Lawns?
In times of drought, cities offer cash for grass.
Pornography Consumption on the Rise
As the Internet makes X-rated material more accessible, more Americans are watching.
How Scientific Progress Is Changing the Stem Cell Debate
The morality of human embryonic stem cell research has long been contentious, but new discoveries could end the controversy.
By Fetishizing Freshness, We’re Wasting a Lot of Edible Food
On our farms, in our stores, and at our dining tables, aesthetics and efficiency are at war. Everybody loses.
Is It Ethical to Watch Murder Caught on Tape?
The slaying of two Virginia journalists captures the horror of death in the age of photographic reproduction.
On Snake Smuggling, Lion Killing, and Fish Crimes
The Lacey Act, a 115-year-old law that seeks to protect threatened species, is still going strong.