Field Notes: Weligama, Sri Lanka
Off the southern coast of the small island nation in the Indian Ocean, a group of men fish…
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Do Teachers Shape Kids’ Beliefs About Climate Change?
Teachers don’t have much influence when it comes to the causes of climate change—but that might be a…
The Rise of Water Optimism
Two new books offer hope for our aquatic future. By Ben Goldfarb (Photo: Mark Land/Flickr) Although the American…
The Lone Pine
Following Japan’s 2011 earthquake, a furious tsunami swept away an entire forest of pine in the city of…
Climate Change Is Becoming a More Polarizing Topic
The gulf between Democrats’ and Republicans’ beliefs on climate change is larger than ever. By Nathan Collins (Photo:…
Letter From the Editor: Our Fragile Food System
Introducing the September/October 2016 issue of Pacific Standard.
‘Pacific Standard,’ September/October 2016
To get Pacific Standard in print or digital formats, subscribe now. Pacific Standard, September/October 2016. (Photo: Sam Kaplan;…
Hermine Is No Sandy—It Could Be Even Worse
New York City is probably in the clear, but the storm could prove catastrophic for some parts of…
Here’s What to Expect From Hurricane Hermine
The storm is Florida’s first hurricane in nearly 11 years, and forecasts are looking dire for the Northeast…