Destroying “Forever Chemicals” For Good
But will it make a difference for cleaning up pollution?
“Beating the Bounds”
How did people find out where their local boundaries were before there were reliable maps?
Got Milk? You Probably Got Fire Retardants, Too
“Forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS, have been found in 43 states so far, turning up in milk, eggs, and fish.
Will the U.S. Ever Catch a High-Speed Train?
Over 20 countries have high-speed train travel, carrying 1.6 billion passengers a year. The United States is lagging behind.
How “Pyrrhic Victory” Became a Go-To Metaphor
We call futile victories "pyrrhic," after an ancient Roman battle. But that battle may have been misinterpreted--or had a different conclusion altogether.
Why Climate Change Is a National Security Issue
Viewing climate change through a national security lens makes a certain amount of sense -- but it won't entirely solve the problem.