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The “war on drugs” sought to reduce substance abuse by driving up prices and lowering demand. Today, street drugs are less expensive and more dangerous than ever.The “war on drugs” sought to reduce substance abuse by driving up prices and lowering demand. Today, street drugs are less expensive and more dangerous than ever. Read More

Towering woodlands in the West are being permanently replaced by tracts of spiky shrubs. Conditions “just aren’t normal anymore,” one researcher said.Towering woodlands in the West are being permanently replaced by tracts of spiky shrubs. Conditions “just aren’t normal anymore,” one researcher said. Read More

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In a decades-long crisis, marine life has suffered as oxygen periodically dwindles in waters along the Gulf Coast.In a decades-long crisis, marine life has suffered as oxygen periodically dwindles in waters along the Gulf Coast. Read More

Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture. Read More

Extreme temperatures and drought are adding to the stress on oak trees that have lived for hundreds of years and play a key role in the national imagination.Extreme temperatures and drought are adding to the stress on oak trees that have lived for hundreds of years and play a key role in the national imagination. Read

The policy aims to greatly increase the number of spacecraft launches and re-entries.The policy aims to greatly increase the number of spacecraft launches and re-entries. Read More

At least a half-dozen federal agencies have moved to undermine the state’s environmental efforts.At least a half-dozen federal agencies have moved to undermine the state’s environmental efforts. Read More

We know that trees are good for cities. A new study finds that mature trees are especially good.We know that trees are good for cities. A new study finds that mature trees are especially good. Read More

Researchers believe a young man buried inside a Scottish castle was a victim of the long-feared siege weapon, more powerful than a typical catapult.Researchers believe a young man buried inside a Scottish castle was a victim of the long-feared siege weapon, more powerful than a typical catapult. Read More