Trump Approves Expansion of Scandal-Hit Coal Mine
Environmental groups had opposed expanding a Montana mine previously caught up in allegations of cocaine trafficking and the faked kidnapping of an executive.
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There’s an Effective Way to Deter Rhino Poachers, a New Study Finds
Poaching rates dropped by more than half in African reserves where veterinarians removed the animals’ horns, which are in high demand in some parts of Asia.
It’s Not Just Poor Rains Causing Drought. The Atmosphere Is ‘Thirstier.’
Higher temperatures caused by climate change are driving complex processes that make droughts bigger and more severe, new research shows.
What is the Hajj? What to Know About the Pilgrimage and Saudi Arabia’s Preparations
Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.
The White House Gutted Science Funding. Now It Wants to ‘Correct’ Research.
Thousands of scientists, academics, physicians and researchers have responded to the administration’s executive order about “restoring a gold standard for science.”
Michael Boren Built an Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He Might Lead the Forest Service.
Michael Boren, nominated by President Trump, is accused of threatening trail workers with a helicopter, building an airstrip without a permit and putting a cabin on federal property.
Which Cooking Oil Is Best for the Planet?
When it comes to climate and the environment, some oils are a cut above. Here’s what to know.
A Court Debates Whether a Climate Lawsuit Threatens National Security
The judge asked lawyers how a suit by Charleston, S.C., claiming oil companies misled people about climate risks, might be affected by a Trump executive order blasting cases like these.
Flooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 151
Nigerian authorities said they had expected flooding as part of the rainy season but were surprised by the extent of the damage.
Energy Dept. Cancels $3.7 Billion for New Technologies to Lower Emissions
The 24 awards would have gone to a range of companies trying in novel ways to reduce the pollution that is heating the planet.