Behind the Scenes: Getting Sentimental About Science
"Science is no longer about the quest for knowledge. Now it's about fixing problems. But just limiting science to fixing problems also limits your chances of making big discoveries."
Environmentalists
Viewfinder: Protest Against Diesel Cars in Germany
Activists hold a demonstration against diesel cars in front of the Transport Ministry in Berlin, Germany, on March 14th, 2018.
The Week in Photos: From a Refugee Camp in Syria to the Holi Festival in India
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Marrying a Tree in Mexico
A group of environmental activists hold a traditional ceremony during an event called Marry a Tree, in the community of San Jacinto Amilpas, Mexico, on February 25th, 2018.
The Continued Targeting of Environmental Activists
The murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres leaves many demanding answers.
The Fear That Drives Climate Change Denial
New research finds conservatives perceive environmentalists as a threat to society.
Wyoming Has Effectively Made Citizen Science a Crime
A sweeping new law could make data like photographs and soil samples inadmissible in court.
Progress and Controversy Arrive With New Rules for Fracking on Public Lands
An initial review of rules issued by the Interior Department shows the federal government has taken important steps to protect drinking water resources, while not adopting the strictest regulations in place in some states.