Is Earth's ozone layer still at risk? 5 questions answered
Our understanding of stratospheric ozone depletion has grown steadily since the mid-1970s, and scientists expect that we will continue to add to our knowledge of the ozone layer.
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Market forces are driving a clean energy revolution in the U.S.
Transforming U.S. energy systems away from coal and toward clean renewable energy was once a vision touted mainly by environmentalists. Now it is shared by market purists.
2008 financial crisis still seems like only yesterday for single women
For many Americans, the financial crisis that plunged the global economy into recession a decade ago may seem like a distant memory.
Recent stock market sell-off foreshadows a new Great Recession
In early February, concerns about inflation and rising interest rates sent global financial markets into a frenzy, prompting the biggest single-day drop ever in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Collective action is unions’ last line of defense - and Supreme Court is on verge of destroying it
The Supreme Court on Feb. 26 heard arguments in a case that could deliver a devastating blow to organized labor.
Plague bacteria may be hiding in common soil or water microbes, waiting to emerge
A study conducted at the Infectious Disease Research Center shows that common soil and waterborne microorganisms could play a role in protecting this dangerous pathogen between outbreaks.
Before the U.S. approves new uranium mining, consider its toxic legacy
Uranium – the raw material for nuclear power and nuclear weapons – is having a moment in the spotlight.
College students may not be as heart-healthy as they think
For many young adults, the college years are filled with excitement, as students gain independence and establish new adult identities and behaviors. However, not all behaviors are healthy.
A look at Pyeongchang's heartwarming cuisine
Overall, the province’s food is simple, healthy, and can appeal to a global palate. The cooking method – which accentuates the natural flavors and aromas of the ingredients – is also rather uncomplicated.