How I Came to Believe Science Will Save the World
In the field, researchers find ways to repair bits and pieces of a disrupted world. My own path began 30 years ago at Mono Lake.
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Why Trump’s Plan to Repeal the Clean Power Plan Isn’t Catastrophic
The Trump administration's attempt to undo climate regulations won't have a big impact on U.S. emissions and won't revive the coal industry.
Burdened by Austerity, the National Park Service Breaks the Law
The NPS is legally obligated to better manage its enormous crowds, but it is crippled by budget cuts and maintenance backlogs.
Prescribed Burning: Fighting Fire With Fire in the American West
Prescribed burning achieves the same end goal as fuel reduction, but without the manual effort of combing through the entire West.
A Look at the Devastation Caused by the Wildfires Blazing Through California
In one Santa Rosa neighborhood, all that remains is the husk of a community.
Viewfinder: Surveying the Wildfire Wreckage in California
A woman looks at the wreckage of her burned home in Santa Rosa, California, on October 10th, 2017.
What Makes American Conservatives More Anti-Climate Change Than Conservatives Globally?
Research shows that Americans are far less concerned about the threat of global warming than their European counterparts.
The EPA Could Have a Hard Time Repealing the Clean Power Plan
A new rule-making process will start another lengthy battle over climate regulations.
Over a Dozen Wildfires Rage Across Northern California, Prompting State of Emergency
The firestorm burned tens of thousands of acres and forced many residents to flee their homes.
Scott Pruitt Announces Clean Power Plan Repeal, Declares War on Coal ‘Over’
The EPA begins the process to roll back a major Obama-era emissions rule, fulfilling one of Trump's main campaign promises.