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The Most Unexplored Habitat on Earth Is Packed with Pollution
A new study of deep-sea amphipods living six miles beneath the sea’s surface finds surprising levels of toxic chemicals.
Week 5: A Climate Denier Is Now in Charge of the EPA
Meet Scott Pruitt, the EPA’s cheerless new leader.
When It Comes to Urban Development, More Folks Are Saying: “Yes, in My Backyard”
From NIMBY to YIMBY: What a difference a generation (and an urban housing shortage) makes.
Why African Penguins Shouldn’t Listen to Their Instincts
Thanks to overfishing and climate change, the birds are caught in an ecological trap that could lead to starvation.
Week 4: Bribes, Lies, and Hypocrisy
President Trump and the Republican-led Congress steal from endangered species and give to oil companies.
Painted Bodies Tell the Naked Truth About Climate Change
People, Planet, Paint is an artistic response to Trumpian attacks on the environment.