A closer look at the story of the largest coral atoll in the world sheds light on the issues facing those living on such islands all around the world, and the inadequacy of current international policy.
We believe U.S. agriculture needs to make a systemwide shift that cuts carbon emissions, reduces vulnerability to climate chaos and prioritizes economic justice.
In theory, economic growth should represent a higher standard of living. Unfortunately, economic growth during the current expansion has neither been deep nor broadly distributed among most Americans.
Our research shows that harassment is one of many gender-related challenges that frequently confront female conservation leaders.
Spending in areas that will help struggling working and middle-class families hurt by ever-rising economic inequality would be a good place to start.
Prescribed burns can decrease the potential for some of the large, severe fires that have affected western states in recent years.
Long after the rains stop, floodwaters continue to impact soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties that all plants rely on for proper growth.
From 78 degrees on Tuesday to snow on Wednesday? Swings like this aren’t unusual in the central United States.
'Conversation Starters' explain research questions tackled by university experts on The Conversation.
What does this ominous term, and related jargon like “bombogenesis,” tell us about the storm pounding states from Texas to Minnesota this week?