James Mattis Admits Climate Change Is a Threat
That puts him at odds with many high-ranking officials in the Trump administration.
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House Republicans Want to Use Taxpayer Money to Help Steal Public Lands
Representative Rob Bishop is seeking $50 million from Congress to cover the costs of federal land seizure. By…
Don’t Wait for Ivanka Trump to Save the Climate
While we’re paying attention to Ivanka, the world is moving on without us. By Mark Schapiro Ivanka Trump…
Scientists Can Also Be Advocates Without Losing Credibility
That’s the key finding of a new study, which cautions that they may want to avoid getting too…
Proposed NOAA Budget Cuts Would Jeopardize Essential Tools
Experts say that cutting back on satellite programs is a bad idea. By Bob Berwyn Warm ocean temperatures,…
Austria Is Making Electric Cars More Affordable Than Ever
A new Austrian public-private partnership is expected to create jobs and spur economic growth — offering a powerful example for…
Did Volkswagen’s Emissions Cheating Lead to Early Deaths?
Researchers link some 1,200 early deaths across Europe to excess emissions from millions of compromised cars sold in…
The White House Is Divided Over the Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump’s advisors are clashing over whether or not the United States should pull out of the…
‘Pacific Standard,’ March/April 2017
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Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke Confirmed as Secretary of the Interior
Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL in the middle of his second term as Montana’s sole congressman, was…