Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds
A new study by researchers at USC has found that a popular fire retardant is laden with toxic metals, and estimates retardant ...
Robinhood’s new Chinese competition forces Congress’ hand to demand more information
In the world of no-fee and low-fee brokers, Robinhood is the leader, but it’s facing increasingly stiff competition from an ...
What to know about drinking water, wildlife and more amid Connecticut drought
There is no end in sight for the drought conditions in Connecticut, with minimal rain in the upcoming forecast.
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The history of swing states in the US
Just seven states are expected to determine the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential elections. But it’s not always been those seven. We explain why that matters. Video by Ellenoor Shameli and ...
Maps show how the US has voted in every presidential election
Maps show us how the US states have voted over time in 60 presidential elections — and who have been the winners and losers ...
Why the U.S. has gotten so dry, so fast — and what could reverse it
It may sound counterintuitive, but this year’s hyperactive hurricane season may have helped fuel the drought across the United States.
Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...
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US envoy says Mexico's 'hugs not bullets' strategy failed
The "hugs not bullets" security strategy introduced by Mexico's former president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to tackle ...
Fossil fuel group is working with US tribes to boost LNG exports
Liquefied natural gas exports are among the worst fossil fuels for the planet, according to a new peer-reviewed study ...
Alaska-grown hazelnuts? A changing climate is helping growers coax unusual crops from northern soil
The little tree in Josh Smith's yard at the base of Bear Mountain resembled an alder, the scrappy and familiar Alaskan shrub.
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Trust Issues: Using Data to Dig Into Who Profits from US Tribal Lands
A recent investigation by Grist, a nonprofit independent media outlet, dug into federal datasets to uncover the extent of ...