News in Brief The Head of the U.S.’s Earth Sciences Agency Gives Weird Answers to Questions About Climate Change Asked when scientists would know enough about climate change for people to take action, he compared time to a rubber band. Francie Diep
Footnotes News in Brief Reporting, Quickly How Much Do Federal Lands Contribute to Climate Change? A new report assesses the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to coal, oil, and gas on public lands. Francie Diep
Environment ‘Time for a Gut-Check’: What Geology Can Tell Us About the Keystone XL Decision While the legal fight hinges on the pipeline's new route, risks below ground remain the same. Emily Moon