The Trumpiest thing you will read today (probably, but it's early)
A Trump anecdote about fossil fuels that belongs in a time capsule.
Lake Mead helps supply water to 25 million people. And it just hit a new record low.
It's a good time to revisit the slow-motion water crisis unfolding in the American Southwest.
How better weather forecasting can help stretch water supplies
Reservoir managers look to storm predictions to make smarter choices about dam operations.
Donald Trump's energy adviser supports a carbon tax — wait, no he doesn't
Turns out Trump's energy policy is probably going to be like every other Republican's.
Climatarian, vegavore, reducetarian: why we have so many words for cutting back on meat
New words have appeared to capture the nuances of ethical eating.
China's latest idea for cleaning up air pollution could be horrible for climate change
The country just approved new coal-to-gas plants that emit even more CO2 than coal alone.
Solar power is already saving lives in the US. Here's how.
A new study quantifies the lifesaving benefits of aggressive solar growth.
5 big takeaways from the most thorough review of GMOs yet
Genetic engineering is changing radically — and our regulations are becoming outdated.
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Sex myths: the data on what's real and what's fake
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The most bizarre, entertaining history of Japan you'll ever watch
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White women benefit most from affirmative action — and are among its fiercest opponents
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Why IQ matters more than grit
Middle schoolers asked me how to stop using fossil fuels. Here's my response.
Sorry your parents' generation screwed up. Here's how you can do better.
The real value of urban farming. (Hint: It's not always the food.)
A closer look at how community gardens and urban farms are transforming American cities.
Climate change will reshape our national parks. Here's how they'll adapt.
Increasingly battered by heat, drought, and flood, parks are responding with a combination of resistance, accommodation, and acceptance.
The US is badly underinvesting in electricity infrastructure
And we're going to regret it.
The EPA is cracking down on methane leaks from (new) oil and gas wells
The rules only apply to new oil and gas sources, not existing ones — which is where most of the leaks are happening.
Here's what 9,000 years of breeding has done to corn, peaches, and other crops
Corn, watermelon, and peaches were unrecognizable 8,000 years ago.
The way we get around is about to change
Three technological innovations are about to intersect in transportation, with unpredictable effects.
