Clearing the Air on States’ Rights
There's been some heavy breathing from several states on the U.S. administration's plans to regulate greenhouse gases, and their bluster may butt up against White House bluffing.
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Sustainable Tourism en masse: Huatulco’s Attempt
A master-planned and ecologically sound tourist mecca meant to learn from Acapulco and Cancun has not nailed the concept yet.
Charles Harvey: Water Detective
Charles Harvey traces the source of widespread arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh, setting the stage for programs that could benefit 20 million people.
Putting Climate Researchers Under the Microscope
Scientists who argue for human-caused climate change published twice as many papers and are cited 64 percent more often than researchers who doubt climate change.
Artists of Restoration at Playa Viva
In the spirit of lighting a single candle rather than cursing the darkness, the innkeepers at Playa Viva are shining a light on 'regenerative design.'
Ice Capades At the Ends of the Earth
A mile-and-a-half-long ice cube tells a story about Earth's climate.
Making Sense of Collapse
The various data points collected so far in the Kiri's voyage demonstrate how environmental decisions affect the resilience of human habitats and ultimately their cultures.
Diving Deeper into Searsville
The story of a California dam calls for a rethinking of the hows and the whens of restoration.
The Barricades of Michoacán’s Bandito Alley
Tales of bandits lead our Kiri blogger to reflect on the environmental causes of poverty and poverty's relation to crime.
Ten Hearty Orphan Crops
More about the different kinds of orphan crops that grow all over the world.