Stories by Cheryl Katz

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

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

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

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

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

Melting Glaciers Liberate Ancient Microbes

The release of life-forms in cold storage for eons raises new concerns about the impacts of climate change

Bugs in the Ice Sheet

Melting glaciers could liberate ancient microbes

Ski Wax Chemicals Can Build Up in Blood

The extra speed provided by ski wax comes at a cost--perfluorochemicals

Wood Smoke Wafts Up Health Concerns