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Environment & Health
What to Do About 500,000 Abandoned Mines Around the US?
Officials are warning that the Gold King spill wasn't the first spill to dye the river, and it's not likely to be the last.
Growing Doubt: A Scientist’s Experience of GMOs
“I now believe, as a much more experienced scientist, that GMO crops still run far ahead of our understanding of their risks.”
Infants and Mothers in Gaza Pay the Price for Eight Years of Israeli Siege
The health sector across the Gaza strip has been in a constant state of crisis for nearly a decade.
How Charles Koch Prevents Clean Energy Businesses From Succeeding
The Kochs use their political influence and funding for efforts to repeal laws designed to support the deployment of more renewable electricity.
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.