Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life

America’s marine protected areas help fish populations thrive. Trump’s plan to open them to industrial fishing may ultimately harm the fishing industry itself.

David Shiffman, Faculty Research Associate in Marine Biology, Arizona State University • conversation
April 23, 2025 • ~8 min

White House plans for Alaskan oil and gas face some hurdles – including from Trump and the petroleum industry

Donald Trump says he is a big fan of oil and gas. His actions may not be of great interest to the industry. And the results may not be what he says he wants.

Scott L. Montgomery, Lecturer in International Studies, University of Washington • conversation
April 11, 2025 • ~10 min

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?

The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.

H. Christopher Frey, Glenn E. Futrell Distinguished University Professor of Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University • conversation
April 7, 2025 • ~8 min

US and Russia squabble over Arctic security as melting ice opens up shipping routes

Melting ice in the Arctic is opening up shipping routes and making the region a valuable strategic asset.

Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham • conversation
April 4, 2025 • ~9 min

From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools

Rewriting the map can influence the public psyche in ways subtle and not so subtle.

Jordan Brasher, Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography, Macalester College • conversation
March 26, 2025 • ~11 min

National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act

Public lands are quintessentially American, and in many ways they define and shape the American identity. There are a few ways to better shield them from political whims.

Erika Allen Wolters, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Oregon State University • conversation
March 24, 2025 • ~10 min

Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation

Trump Media and Rumble joining X in legal fight against the Brazilian Supreme Court marks a new era of deregulation pushes.

Camille Grenier, Associated Expert at the Technology and Global Affairs Innovation Hub, Sciences Po • conversation
March 21, 2025 • ~11 min

Only 15 countries have met the latest Paris agreement deadline. Is any nation serious about tackling climate change?

The low submission rate undermines the global commitment to climate action.

Doug Specht, Reader in Cultural Geography and Communication, University of Westminster • conversation
March 19, 2025 • ~8 min

Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality

A social scientist tracking adolescents’ beliefs and behaviors over time was uniquely positioned to document changes in teens’ worldviews after Trump’s 2016 election.

Laura Wray-Lake, Professor of Social Welfare, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
March 17, 2025 • ~8 min

Environmental protection laws still apply even under Trump’s national energy emergency − here’s why

President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration does not qualify as an emergency that would exempt energy projects from environmental laws and regulations.

Albert C. Lin, Professor of Law, University of California, Davis • conversation
March 13, 2025 • ~8 min

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