How Often Do 100-Year Floods Actually Occur?
Buying a home? Let probability help you estimate your flood risk.
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Understanding The Trust (And Distrust) In Science
In her new book, Naomi Oreskes says we should trust science, but not for the reasons you might think.
Why Should We Trust Science?
Harvard professor Naomi Oreskes argues why the public should trust scientists—but not for the reason most of us think.
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Growing Cannabis Could Lead To More Air Pollution
Growing cannabis has environmental impacts, like increased water and electricity use. But it might also contribute to air pollution.
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Your Smart TV Is Watching You
Smart TVs join the ranks of websites and smartphone apps that collect and share your data.
12:20
Climate Denial Sneaks Into A Federal Report
Buried in the appendix of a Bureau of Land Management report about Arctic oil development is the assertion by a bureau employee that “there is not a climate crisis.”
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After Global Cries For Climate Action, Silence From Big Polluters
The world’s biggest emitters—India, China, and the U.S.—had very little to contribute to the UN Climate Action Summit.
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The Latest IPCC Report: A Global Warning On Ice And Oceans
Ice and oceans worldwide are already being reshaped by a changing climate, affecting everything from weather to fisheries to coastal communities.
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A Battle Over Auto Emissions And The Global Climate Strike
President Trump is wrestling with the state of California over who gets to define auto emissions standards for carmakers: California or the federal government?
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A Troubling Decline In North American Birds
A study says the bird population in North America today may be almost 3 billion birds smaller than in 1970.