One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies
Many small towns rely on one major industry and can face long-term existential shocks if that industry fails. Biden’s attempt to reposition rural economies for the future missed a crucial factor.
Jan. 13, 2025 • ~10 min
Interior secretary manages vast lands that all Americans share − and can sway the balance between conservation and development
The Interior Department manages about one-fifth of all US land. Its secretary mediates among many competing uses for it, from recreation to energy production.
Jan. 8, 2025 • ~10 min
Greenland is getting greener – helped by a mining company and a group of tree enthusiasts
Greening sounds good compared to deforestation, but in the Arctic, the expansion of plant life amplifies dangerous feedback loops and could harm the carbon-storing permafrost.
Dec. 6, 2024 • ~33 min
Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste could benefit the environment and human health
Recycling metals from e-waste will be critical as demand for raw materials is likely to outstrip supply in the near future.
Dec. 3, 2024 • ~6 min
Madagascar’s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming – new study
The environmental footprint of artisanal mining depends on how it’s done – and the effects of alternative land uses like farming.
Oct. 1, 2024 • ~7 min
The biological marvels of the seabed are being mined to create commercial products – here are the risks
A new database documents 16,000 proteins from deep-sea organisms that could yield new inventions.
Sept. 27, 2024 • ~6 min
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