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Environment & Health
Was the Katrina Oil Spill Disaster a Harbinger for the Atlantic Coast?
When Hurricane Katrina hit the US 10 years ago, it set off a disaster of many parts; one of those parts was an oil spill catastrophe.
Wild Science: Bees and Climate Change
Scientists in Colorado investigate ominous climate risks for pollinators.
More Evidence of Roundup’s Link to Kidney, Liver Damage
Scientists report worrisome changes to liver and kidney genes in rats, adding to evidence that a popular herbicide may be toxic.
After the Frack: Bright Lights in the Middle of Nowhere
Air, light and noise pollution linger long after the drilling is over.
Thomas Edison Was Right About Solar Power
It's time to stop burning our fence posts for fuel.
New Study Highlights Toxic Chemicals Traveling Through Breastmilk
A certain chemical composition, all around us, could be impacting newborns more than we ever realized.
As Obama Visits Arctic, Alaskans Urge Him to Reverse Shell Oil Deal
Weeks after approving Shellu2019s plans to drill in Alaska, President Obama is heading to the state.
How Seattle Made Dark Alleys Safer – by Throwing Parties in Them
Since nearly a third of the city's walkable spaces are filled with cars, these residents decided to take back the alleys.
Male Fish in North Carolina Rivers Found to Have Female Parts
Some black bass and sunfish in North Carolina rivers have eggs in their testes.
Setting Aside Half the Earth for “Rewilding”: The Ethical Dimension
Humans are urbanizing like never before.