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The Sea Star and Urchin Die-Off You’ve Never Heard Of
Two years before sea star wasting syndrome hit the Pacific Northwest, death swept through 60 miles of California coastline.
From Fracking to Tainted Fish, How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Could Cripple the West
The Obama administration maintains that the proposed international trade agreement would be good for the American people and the economy, but there's a reason all negotiations have been shrouded in secrecy.
There Was No Global Warming ‘Hiatus’
A review of the data shows global warming has continued at the same rate since 1950, NOAA researchers report.
Pele’s Curse
Thousands of pounds of rocks stolen from Hawaii are returned by mail to the island each year because former tourists fear their fortunes have been reversed by a wrathful goddess. What makes the myth so powerful?
Is Air Pollution Even More Dangerous Than We’d Thought?
The current EPA restrictions on air pollution levels aren't low enough to protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution.
Do We Have to Start Worrying About the Integrity of Museums Now?
Big oil companies like Shell and BP sponsor museums for good PR. But they're beginning to affect what's on display, too.
Reporting From the Edge of the Santa Barbara Oil Spill
A collection of on-the-ground pictures and observations from Pacific Standard's staff.
Scenes From the Santa Barbara Oil Spill
A collection of on-the-ground photographs from Gail Osherenko.
Slick With Denial: The Oil Industry’s Inaction on Advancing Clean-Up Technology
The scrubbing, soaking, and skimming happening now on the Santa Barbara coast are the same methods used back in 1969.