Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season – what that means for safety
A hot, dry summer on the heels of a wet winter raises the risk of wildfires.
Feb. 16, 2024 • ~8 min
Are social media apps ‘dangerous products’? 2 scholars explain how the companies rely on young users but fail to protect them
As legislators rail against social media companies, the companies continue to put millions of young people at risk. Here’s how − and what can be done about it.
Feb. 1, 2024 • ~9 min
A Supreme Court ruling on fishing for herring could sharply curb federal regulatory power
An important but controversial legal doctrine, known as Chevron deference, is at issue in two fishing cases. The outcome could affect many sectors across the nation.
Jan. 10, 2024 • ~10 min
Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – in the midst of strenuous, dangerous work during fire season
Working a day on the firelines as a wildland firefighter can require the endurance of riding the Tour de France. That takes a toll, as a physiologist explains.
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Wildland firefighters are caught in the government shutdown drama – and facing a huge pay cut without action by Congress
Working a day on the firelines as a wildland firefighter can require the endurance of riding the Tour de France. That takes a toll, as a physiologist explains.
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – here's how physically demanding this lifesaving job is
Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their bodies. A physiologist explains what’s at stake.
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~10 min
Whistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs
All who testified before a congressional subcommittee claimed that UFOs pose a threat to national security, though there’s still no public evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial.
July 27, 2023 • ~9 min
How can Congress regulate AI? Erect guardrails, ensure accountability and address monopolistic power
Figuring out how to regulate AI is a difficult challenge, and that’s even before tackling the problem of the small number of big companies that control the technology.
May 30, 2023 • ~10 min
These four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats
Even if you don’t live near farm country, you’ve got a stake in the upcoming farm bill – including what kind of farms your tax dollars support.
May 8, 2023 • ~10 min
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