The Slaughter of Elk at Yellowstone National Park
And how it changed Park Service policy.
Could Our Love of Clothing Promote Sustainable Fashion?
There are some clothes you hang on to, year after year, because they're durable and amazing.
Tidal Power: A Forgotten Renewable Resource?
For well over a century, engineers have proposed harnessing the ocean's tides for energy. But the idea hasn't seemed to register in many places.
The Permanent Crisis of Infrastructure
Ever since it entered public consciousness in the 1980s, infrastructure has been synonymous with decline.
Climate Change’s Dangerous Effects on the Boreal Forest
The forest's unique ecosystem protects the world's largest carbon sink—the Earth's permafrost layer. But for how much longer?
Here’s Why the CDC Recommends Indoor Masks for the Vaccinated
The CDC guidance applies to areas with high coronavirus transmission rates.
Could More Urban Trees Mitigate Runoff and Flooding?
With climate change comes more flooding. As cities confront the risks and potential damages, trees could become even more important.
Dude, There Are Sand Flies That Consume Cannabis
Could these blood-sucking pests actually have the munchies?
Are Peepers Starting to Peep Earlier?
The call of the common frog species Pseudacris crucifer is a reliable marker of spring. Will climate change affect that?
Vaccine Hesitancy in the 1920s
As Progressive Era reforms increased the power of government, organized opposition to vaccination campaigns took on a new life.