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The world could use more studies of GMO crops and health. But if they're going to make any headway, they'll need to be a lot more open.
Despite decades of accepted science, California and Arizona are still miscounting their water supplies.
Scientist Ken Caldeira explains.
A reader wonders whether "green tags" are as good as solar or wind power. Umbra does a little clean energy 'splainin'.
Check out the city's 592,130 street trees, representing 52 species, all at once.
Pope Francis is about to issue a major statement on the climate. It's likely to be more homily than policy prescription, but it could still make a huge difference.
Once-mighty old industrial cities could sustain much larger populations, and that would be good for the environment. But is it realistic?
California has the most ambitious climate plan in the nation, but if it loses too many trees to fire, it will have a hard time meeting its targets.
If New York's suburbs build more dense, affordable housing, it will be good for lower-income residents -- and for the environment too.