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Pissed-off Maine Gov. Paul LePage refuses to speak to newspapers that investigated his environment chief's corporate ties. That'll definitely help his public image.
Alaska faces more severe and frequent wildfires in the years to come. Meanwhile, its Mendenhall Glacier keeps releasing sudden surges of water.
Australian researchers recently found that genetically modified feed caused severe stomach inflammation in pigs. Critics of the study, who say these foods can cause no harm, flipped a lid.
The country is cracking down on polluters whose activities harm or kill others, and it's willing to impose the harshest possible penalty.
People who live alone tend to live more sustainably, which is good news for cities.
Some folks urge climate scientists to stay away from politics and policy and stick to "just the facts." That strategy, were it possible, which it isn't, would be utterly ineffective.
At the recent rally commemorating the 1963 March on Washington, little was said about the connections between the well-being of people and protecting the planet. That should change.
Even if the world manages to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, the seas will rise five yards, scientists report in a new study.
Hudson Valley Foie Gras advertised its product as cruelty-free and humane -- but lawsuits forced it to drop those claims.
