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Environment

Trump tweets his support for permanently funding a beloved conservation program Trump tweets his support for permanently funding a beloved conservation program

By Ben Long/ Outdoor Life

Marines board the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima

Technology

The Pentagon aims to bridge the divide between climate believers and deniers The Pentagon aims to bridge the divide between climate believers and deniers

By Michael Klare/The Conversation

Science

How a simple computer game simulated the dizzying U.S. immigration process How a simple computer game simulated the dizzying U.S. immigration process

By Brandon Bouchillon/The Conversation

Environment

U.S. government ‘retires’ (read removes) detailed pollution map from internet U.S. government ‘retires’ (read removes) detailed pollution map from internet

By Michael Schulson/Undark

Technology

Boeing puts the brakes on 737 Max production Boeing puts the brakes on 737 Max production

By Rob Mark/Flying Magazine

Health

Veteran demand for mental healthcare is rising, but the VA isn’t prepared Veteran demand for mental healthcare is rising, but the VA isn’t prepared

By Purbita Saha

Environment

The U.S. is officially leaving the Paris Climate Accord, but the world is still fighting The U.S. is officially leaving the Paris Climate Accord, but the world is still fighting

By Sara Kiley Watson

Environment

Three ways environmentally conscious countries can conquer the fossil fuel industry Three ways environmentally conscious countries can conquer the fossil fuel industry

By Christian Downie/The Conversation

Environment

What’s big, lives underwater, and fights climate change with its body and booty? Whale give you one guess. What’s big, lives underwater, and fights climate change with its body and booty? Whale give you one guess.

By Sara Kiley Watson

Environment

Mammoth ivory may be bad for elephants—but should it be banned? Mammoth ivory may be bad for elephants—but should it be banned?

By Rachel Nuwer/Undark

Environment

Roadkill hurts a lot more than just animals. A new bill aims to ease the pain. Roadkill hurts a lot more than just animals. A new bill aims to ease the pain.

By Ben Long/ Outdoor Life

Technology

Robocalls aren’t dead yet, but the FCC is finally taking aim Robocalls aren’t dead yet, but the FCC is finally taking aim

By Stan Horaczek

Environment

Urban forests are dying. Baltimore shows us how to bring them back. Urban forests are dying. Baltimore shows us how to bring them back.

By Andrew Zaleski

Environment

Small shifts can stop climate change—if they happen in the right places Small shifts can stop climate change—if they happen in the right places

By Marlene Cimons

Health

The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards

By Nicole Wetsman

Green New Deal explainer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Environment

Everything you need to know about the Green New Deal Everything you need to know about the Green New Deal

By Ula Chrobak

Environment

What the heck is the Green New Deal? What the heck is the Green New Deal?

By Ula Chrobak

Environment

The U.S. keeps causing trouble at a crucial climate change summit The U.S. keeps causing trouble at a crucial climate change summit

By Kat Eschner

Environment

The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining

By Erin Blakemore

Smoke billows out of tall cement smokestacks against a grey sky.

Environment

What you should know about the new climate change report What you should know about the new climate change report

By Jillian Mock

Environment

Scott Pruitt just resigned as EPA administrator Scott Pruitt just resigned as EPA administrator

By Rachel Feltman

Environment

Best known for aliens and Elvis, this remote town is now at the vanguard of a global revolution Best known for aliens and Elvis, this remote town is now at the vanguard of a global revolution

By Jeremy Deaton

Environment

Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret

By Marlene Cimons

Health

Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads

By Sara Chodosh

Science

All the science that made it into the State of the Union All the science that made it into the State of the Union

By Eleanor Cummins

Environment

Preventing deforestation might be expensive, but it will cost us more if we don’t Preventing deforestation might be expensive, but it will cost us more if we don’t

By Marlene Cimons

Environment

Wyoming is basically trying to outlaw clean energy Wyoming is basically trying to outlaw clean energy

By Eleanor Cummins

Environment

Mad About Climate Denial Mad About Climate Denial

By Nexus Media

Technology

Global Agreement Reroutes Airline Industry Global Agreement Reroutes Airline Industry

By Jeremy Deaton

Technology

The White House Sizes Up The Future Of Artificial Intelligence The White House Sizes Up The Future Of Artificial Intelligence

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Human population on Mars depicted in a SpaceX Mars colony rendition.

Science

Would Earth laws apply to Mars colonists? Would Earth laws apply to Mars colonists?

By Sarah Fecht

Technology

What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Science

Space Mining Bill Passes In Congress Space Mining Bill Passes In Congress

By Sarah Fecht

Science

Senate Votes To Legalize Space Mining Senate Votes To Legalize Space Mining

By Sarah Fecht

Technology

Motorized Paper Airplanes Are Drones, According To FAA Motorized Paper Airplanes Are Drones, According To FAA

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Science

Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth? Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth?

By Sarah Fecht

Health

The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs

By Francie Diep

Technology

Congressional Hearing Offers A Sneak Peek At The Future Of Domestic Drone Rules Congressional Hearing Offers A Sneak Peek At The Future Of Domestic Drone Rules

By Kelsey D. Atherton

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Trump tweets his support for permanently funding a beloved conservation program Trump tweets his support for permanently funding a beloved conservation program

The Pentagon aims to bridge the divide between climate believers and deniers The Pentagon aims to bridge the divide between climate believers and deniers

How a simple computer game simulated the dizzying U.S. immigration process How a simple computer game simulated the dizzying U.S. immigration process

U.S. government ‘retires’ (read removes) detailed pollution map from internet U.S. government ‘retires’ (read removes) detailed pollution map from internet

Boeing puts the brakes on 737 Max production Boeing puts the brakes on 737 Max production

Veteran demand for mental healthcare is rising, but the VA isn’t prepared Veteran demand for mental healthcare is rising, but the VA isn’t prepared

The U.S. is officially leaving the Paris Climate Accord, but the world is still fighting The U.S. is officially leaving the Paris Climate Accord, but the world is still fighting

Three ways environmentally conscious countries can conquer the fossil fuel industry Three ways environmentally conscious countries can conquer the fossil fuel industry

What’s big, lives underwater, and fights climate change with its body and booty? Whale give you one guess. What’s big, lives underwater, and fights climate change with its body and booty? Whale give you one guess.

Mammoth ivory may be bad for elephants—but should it be banned? Mammoth ivory may be bad for elephants—but should it be banned?

Roadkill hurts a lot more than just animals. A new bill aims to ease the pain. Roadkill hurts a lot more than just animals. A new bill aims to ease the pain.

Robocalls aren’t dead yet, but the FCC is finally taking aim Robocalls aren’t dead yet, but the FCC is finally taking aim

Urban forests are dying. Baltimore shows us how to bring them back. Urban forests are dying. Baltimore shows us how to bring them back.

Small shifts can stop climate change—if they happen in the right places Small shifts can stop climate change—if they happen in the right places

The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards

Everything you need to know about the Green New Deal Everything you need to know about the Green New Deal

What the heck is the Green New Deal? What the heck is the Green New Deal?

The U.S. keeps causing trouble at a crucial climate change summit The U.S. keeps causing trouble at a crucial climate change summit

The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining

What you should know about the new climate change report What you should know about the new climate change report

Scott Pruitt just resigned as EPA administrator Scott Pruitt just resigned as EPA administrator

Best known for aliens and Elvis, this remote town is now at the vanguard of a global revolution Best known for aliens and Elvis, this remote town is now at the vanguard of a global revolution

Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret

Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads

All the science that made it into the State of the Union All the science that made it into the State of the Union

Preventing deforestation might be expensive, but it will cost us more if we don’t Preventing deforestation might be expensive, but it will cost us more if we don’t

Wyoming is basically trying to outlaw clean energy Wyoming is basically trying to outlaw clean energy

Mad About Climate Denial Mad About Climate Denial

Global Agreement Reroutes Airline Industry Global Agreement Reroutes Airline Industry

The White House Sizes Up The Future Of Artificial Intelligence The White House Sizes Up The Future Of Artificial Intelligence

Would Earth laws apply to Mars colonists? Would Earth laws apply to Mars colonists?

What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars

Space Mining Bill Passes In Congress Space Mining Bill Passes In Congress

Senate Votes To Legalize Space Mining Senate Votes To Legalize Space Mining

Motorized Paper Airplanes Are Drones, According To FAA Motorized Paper Airplanes Are Drones, According To FAA

Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth? Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth?

The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs

Congressional Hearing Offers A Sneak Peek At The Future Of Domestic Drone Rules Congressional Hearing Offers A Sneak Peek At The Future Of Domestic Drone Rules

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Trump tweets his support for permanently funding a beloved conservation program Trump tweets his support for permanently funding a beloved conservation program

The Pentagon aims to bridge the divide between climate believers and deniers The Pentagon aims to bridge the divide between climate believers and deniers

How a simple computer game simulated the dizzying U.S. immigration process How a simple computer game simulated the dizzying U.S. immigration process

U.S. government ‘retires’ (read removes) detailed pollution map from internet U.S. government ‘retires’ (read removes) detailed pollution map from internet

Boeing puts the brakes on 737 Max production Boeing puts the brakes on 737 Max production

Veteran demand for mental healthcare is rising, but the VA isn’t prepared Veteran demand for mental healthcare is rising, but the VA isn’t prepared

The U.S. is officially leaving the Paris Climate Accord, but the world is still fighting The U.S. is officially leaving the Paris Climate Accord, but the world is still fighting

Three ways environmentally conscious countries can conquer the fossil fuel industry Three ways environmentally conscious countries can conquer the fossil fuel industry

What’s big, lives underwater, and fights climate change with its body and booty? Whale give you one guess. What’s big, lives underwater, and fights climate change with its body and booty? Whale give you one guess.

Mammoth ivory may be bad for elephants—but should it be banned? Mammoth ivory may be bad for elephants—but should it be banned?

Roadkill hurts a lot more than just animals. A new bill aims to ease the pain. Roadkill hurts a lot more than just animals. A new bill aims to ease the pain.

Robocalls aren’t dead yet, but the FCC is finally taking aim Robocalls aren’t dead yet, but the FCC is finally taking aim

Urban forests are dying. Baltimore shows us how to bring them back. Urban forests are dying. Baltimore shows us how to bring them back.

Small shifts can stop climate change—if they happen in the right places Small shifts can stop climate change—if they happen in the right places

The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards

Everything you need to know about the Green New Deal Everything you need to know about the Green New Deal

What the heck is the Green New Deal? What the heck is the Green New Deal?

The U.S. keeps causing trouble at a crucial climate change summit The U.S. keeps causing trouble at a crucial climate change summit

The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining

What you should know about the new climate change report What you should know about the new climate change report

Scott Pruitt just resigned as EPA administrator Scott Pruitt just resigned as EPA administrator

Best known for aliens and Elvis, this remote town is now at the vanguard of a global revolution Best known for aliens and Elvis, this remote town is now at the vanguard of a global revolution

Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret

Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads

All the science that made it into the State of the Union All the science that made it into the State of the Union

Preventing deforestation might be expensive, but it will cost us more if we don’t Preventing deforestation might be expensive, but it will cost us more if we don’t

Wyoming is basically trying to outlaw clean energy Wyoming is basically trying to outlaw clean energy

Mad About Climate Denial Mad About Climate Denial

Global Agreement Reroutes Airline Industry Global Agreement Reroutes Airline Industry

The White House Sizes Up The Future Of Artificial Intelligence The White House Sizes Up The Future Of Artificial Intelligence

Would Earth laws apply to Mars colonists? Would Earth laws apply to Mars colonists?

What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars

Space Mining Bill Passes In Congress Space Mining Bill Passes In Congress

Senate Votes To Legalize Space Mining Senate Votes To Legalize Space Mining

Motorized Paper Airplanes Are Drones, According To FAA Motorized Paper Airplanes Are Drones, According To FAA

Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth? Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth?

The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs

Congressional Hearing Offers A Sneak Peek At The Future Of Domestic Drone Rules Congressional Hearing Offers A Sneak Peek At The Future Of Domestic Drone Rules

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