Trump’s Park Service Embraces Plastic Pollution
The beverage industry spent millions trying to get its way in Washington, D.C.—and it worked.
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How Do Our Bodies Respond to Pollution?
Fish can change their DNA in response to contamination, but it's still unclear how our bodies cope with the issue.
Bee-Harming Pesticides Show Up in Honey Samples
The agriculture industry's widespread use of pesticides is poisoning one of its most important pollinators.
Can International Law Save Small Islands From Climate Change?
University of Hawaii law professor Maxine Burkett explains how small island states can use legal action to attempt to protect their way of life.
How ‘Fingerprinting’ the Ocean Could Help Future Hurricane Preparedness
Scientists are using satellites to identify where increasing sea levels could result in the most destructive storm surge as hurricanes grow more powerful due to climate change.
Facial Recognition: Are We Born With It?
Do we get our cognitive abilities from our inherited "nature" or from our environment's "nurture?"
Senate Republicans Court Lisa Murkowski With Budget Plan That Opens Alaska to Oil and Gas Drilling
The appropriations bill asks the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for an extra billion dollars in new revenue, which could come from oil reserves beneath the refuge.
The Environmental Consequences of Your Second Car
New research finds Californians who buy a fuel-efficient car often purchase a bigger, less environmentally friendly second vehicle.
Tsunamis Are Bringing New Species to Our Coasts
A new study shows how early monitoring and response efforts could prevent costly impacts.
EasyJet Could Soon Be Flying Fuel-Free
The British airline is developing an electric engine for short flights. But the industry's share of global emissions is likely to keep going up.