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New York City’s plan has garnered the most attention – and criticism – but several cities are expanding their own intervention programs.

Atmospheric rivers can melt fragile new sea ice. When these storms arrive in waves, the sea ice doesn’t have a chance to recover.

Countries, especially the United States, have long benefited from immigration and diversity. Here are just five reasons why immigration is a good thing. Immigrants Expand Culture by Introducing New Ideas…

Over a half century after transformative civil rights laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made discrimination illegal, our nation is still grappling with its…

After nearly 40 years of effort, Guinea worm disease is on the cusp of being the second human disease – after smallpox – to be eradicated on Earth.

Black students face increasing rates of depression and suicide. One group of young people in California is working hard to reverse that.

New research finds a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults, as well as ways to potentially reduce the risk.

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When it comes to conserving land, we are failing the insect world and ourselves, despite the fact bugs are 80 percent of all animal species.

In a conversation with Grist, Stephen Markley explains how he wrote “The Deluge,” a climate dystopia that feels a little too real.

Finishing is college is hard, especially for those who are the first in their families to seek a higher education. So take guilt-free advantage of available resources.