Inside Utah’s Anti-Public Lands Agenda
New documents obtained by Pacific Standard show the scope of Utah's efforts to roll back key protections for public lands across the country.
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Vital Barrier Islands Are Becoming Increasingly Vulnerable
And it puts our coastlines at more risk from storms like Hurricanes Michael and Florence.
Measuring the Ecological Impact of Losing Forest Elephants
A new study looks at the damage that would occur to flora and fauna if forest elephant populations continue to decline.
Should California Expand the Definition for the ‘Beneficial Use’ of Its Water?
A team of experts from a number University of California schools argue that recharging groundwater to manage pollution should be permitted by the state.
Media Coverage of Climate Change Is Caught in an Equilibrium Trap
The media outlets focused on climate change are centered in areas where the actual effects of climate change generally haven't become tangible.
What’s the Point of the IPCC’s New Climate Report?
Even as some observers were struck by the dire forecast, many others say that this is nothing new—and that national leaders will ignore it anyway.
Fat Bear Week Is Over, but the Glory of America’s Fattest Bears Lives on
The competition, which ended Tuesday, provided flashes of joy during this tumultuous news cycle.
Trump’s Ethanol Deregulation Could Hurt More People Than It Helps
Ethanol won't save us from oil dependence—or climate change.
Mapping Bat Communications With Artificial Intelligence Could Be Key to Conversation
Scientists have developed an open-source artificial intelligence algorithm for acoustic identification of bat species that could help save them from the threat of wind farms.
This Map Shows the Areas Most Vulnerable to Storm Surges From Hurricane Michael
A state of emergency has been declared in 35 counties in Florida.