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Trump administration officials argue that states can regulate more effectively than the federal government. But without…
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America's drinking water infrastructure is aging and needs billions of dollars in upgrades. Two extension educators…
Nitrogen and phosphorus are polluting US waters, creating algae blooms and dead zones. New research confirms that voluntary…
The American Society of Civil Engineers gives US infrastructure a D+. What is it that we're doing wrong?
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Within the next month, the Trump administration may move to abolish or shrink up to two dozen national monuments. Our experts…
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Can federal agencies stack advisory panels with friendly members? Some have tried, but a scientist who has advised many…
As the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Wild unleash a week of dueling shark programs, a biologist advises viewers…
The peach looms large in Georgia history and lore. Today the Georgia peach crop is dwindling, but its history remains deeply…
A recent study finds that noise from human activities is intruding into many parks and other protected areas. Creating quiet…
According to a new UN report, more than two billion people around the world do not have access to clean, safe water in their…
Are all people entitled to live in a clean and healthy environment? A legal scholar says yes, and argues for using this…
Research shows that bringing nature indoors, in the form of movement created by light, wind and water, makes occupants calmer…