EnvironmentDecember 18, 2013
What Is Iceland without Ice?
A land forged by fire and ice is losing the latter, and with the glaciers go a cultural and societal touchstone
Stories by Cheryl Katz
July 29, 2013
Malaria Mosquitoes Gain Ground as Search for New Defenses Intensifies
Companies and public health agencies are trying to develop low-toxic and inexpensive—yet powerful and long-lasting—new insecticides
November 1, 2012
People in Poor Neighborhoods Breathe More Hazardous Particles
Tiny particles of air pollution contain more hazardous ingredients in nonwhite and low-income communities than in affluent white ones, a new study shows
EnvironmentJune 5, 2012
Pollution, Poverty and People of Color: Can Multiculturalism Create Environmental Justice?
North Richmond, Calif.'s political climate is transforming from polluted company town to vanguard in the quest for environmental equity
June 4, 2012
Pollution, Poverty and People of Color: Living with Industry
Low-income residents in North Richmond, Calif., save money on shelter, but pay the price in health
EvolutionMay 1, 2012
Bugs in the Ice Sheet
Melting glaciers could liberate ancient microbes
April 18, 2012
Melting Glaciers Liberate Ancient Microbes
The release of life-forms in cold storage for eons raises new concerns about the impacts of climate change
HealthMarch 15, 2011
Ski Wax Chemicals Can Build Up in Blood
The extra speed provided by ski wax comes at a cost--perfluorochemicals
HealthMarch 14, 2011
Wood Smoke Wafts Up Health Concerns