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Antarctica's past — and future — melt

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet once shrank by 450 meters. Climate change is repeating history

Salon · Feb 14, 2024

Prof: Trump filing "exceptionally weak"

"Trump should have thought of all of this before he did what he did,” professor says

Salon · Feb 13, 2024

"Be inspired to defend your democracy"

Salon talks to Ugandan activist and political leader Bobi Wine, whose Oscar-nominated documentary is a lifeline

Salon · Feb 13, 2024

"Junk" abortion pill studies retracted

“I hope that this will make people more careful about when they cite studies," one lawyer told Salon

Salon · Feb 8, 2024

Are we prepared for "Disease X?"

Preparing for unknown new diseases requires a focus on clear and authentic communication worldwide

Salon · Feb 7, 2024

Experts: Trump's "dangerous" SCOTUS bet

“It will be one of the most consequential decisions in recent American history,” professor says

Salon · Feb 6, 2024

Chilean wildfires kill at least 122

Wildfires are expected to be more common and more intense due to climate change

Salon · Feb 5, 2024

Smith exposes Trump's "frivolous" claims

Filing calls out "attempt to obfuscate, distort, and confuse the facts about Trump’s unlawful conduct," prof says

Salon · Feb 5, 2024

23andMe's "minimum wage" billionaire

UPDATED: Data-hoarding billionaires don't go to jail — but if they violate our privacy, they can go broke

Salon · Feb 5, 2024

Voter disdain opens door for 3rd parties

"When third parties make a splash, it comes very quickly, and it's almost unexpected. You don't see it coming"

Salon · Feb 4, 2024