PollutionSeptember 9, 2022
A Growing Drinking Water Crisis Threatens American Cities and Towns
The Jackson, Miss., disaster rings alarm bells about myriad problems lurking in water systems across the country
Stories by Robin Lloyd
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Climate ChangeAugust 23, 2022
Climate Change Actions Are Far More Popular Than People in U.S. Realize
“False social reality” obscures widespread U.S. support for climate protection measures
Public HealthAugust 16, 2022
Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues
Industry-related groups say plastic is a safe material to replace lead pipes, but some researchers and health advocates are not so sure
EcologyApril 7, 2022
Gazelle Traveled Distance of Nearly Half Earth’s Circumference in Five Years
Maps of the journey show the importance of conserving vast, unfenced landscapes to aid the survival of Mongolian gazelles
VaccinesMarch 10, 2022
People Are Getting COVID Shots Despite Hesitation
Recent findings blow up assumptions about who chooses to get vaccinated against the disease
MedicineFebruary 7, 2022
COVID Smell Loss and Long COVID Linked to Inflammation
Hamsters eating Cocoa Krispies reveal inflammation pathways from the olfactory system to the brain
ConservationDecember 24, 2021
Trees Have the Potential to Live Indefinitely
Trees die as a result of severe damage, but some have overcome storms, droughts, fires, and more to survive for thousands of years
Climate ChangeAugust 31, 2021
How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast
An eddy in the Gulf of Mexico and some heavy vapor played key roles
EngineeringJune 30, 2021
Miami Building Collapse Could Profoundly Change Engineering
To pin down causes of the structure's failure, investigators will probably gather its original design drawings, test its remains and run simulations of how well it could withstand forces
OpinionJune 18, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: June 5 to June 18
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
OpinionJune 4, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 22–June 4
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
Public HealthJune 1, 2021
See People’s Emotions as They Get Their COVID Vaccinations
At a mass vaccination site in New Jersey, people got a shot of hope
OpinionMay 21, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 8–May 21
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
OpinionMay 7, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 1–May 7
Pandemic highlights for the week
OpinionApril 30, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 24–April 30
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public HealthApril 28, 2021
People of Color Breathe More Unhealthy Air from Nearly All Polluting Sources
A trend of disproportionate exposure to deadly air pollution among Asian, Hispanic and Black people persists in most cases regardless of the emission source, a study finds
OpinionApril 23, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 17–April 23
Pandemic highlights for the week
OpinionApril 16, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 10–April 16
Pandemic highlights for the week
Climate ChangeApril 14, 2021
Climate Risks Bill Could Spark Shift to Truly Green Economy
The legislation could incentivize greener investments by requiring companies to report the risks that climate poses to their business
OpinionApril 9, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 3–April 9
Pandemic highlights for the week
OpinionApril 2, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: March 27–April 2
Pandemic highlights for the week
OpinionMarch 26, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: March 20–March 26
Pandemic highlights for the week
PolicyMarch 25, 2021
In a Pipe Repair Worker’s Death, Questions of Safety Still Swirl
A wrongful-death suit tied to cured-in-place piping is resolved, but critics say studies justify more oversight
OpinionMarch 19, 2021
Coronavirus News Roundup: March 13–March 19
Pandemic highlights for the week