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Editorials

Reflecting on The Revelator’s First Year

The year of Trump brought challenges, but it also inspired us to seek the truth and find solutions.
December 18, 2017
by
John R. Platt
The year of Trump brought challenges, but it also inspired us to seek the truth and find solutions.
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Pollution & Toxins

Nothing to Wheeze At: Air Pollution’s Disproportionate Effect on Poor and Minority Communities

Air pollution is an unevenly distributed issue — how it affects you depends on where you live.
December 15, 2017
by
Dipika Kadaba
Air pollution is an unevenly distributed issue — how it affects you depends on where you live.
Oceans & Clean Water

Wasted Water: The Crappiest Places in America — Literally

America’s waters are contaminated by poop and bacteria. Use our maps to find the worst waste locations near you.
November 20, 2017
by
Dipika Kadaba
America’s waters are contaminated by poop and bacteria. Use our maps to find the worst waste locations near you.
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Pollution & Toxins

What Is Pesticide Drift — and Why Is It So Dangerous?

Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.
November 17, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.
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Pollution & Toxins

Can Plastic Ever Be Made Illegal?

Laws have banned plastic bags in some places, but taking the next steps requires overcoming some pretty major hurdles.
November 13, 2017
by
Danielle Corcione
Laws have banned plastic bags in some places, but taking the next steps requires overcoming some pretty major hurdles.
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Voices

The Unexpected Ways Fracking Affects Air Pollution

Fracking has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air trends.
November 11, 2017
by
Gunnar W. Schade
Fracking has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air trends.
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Pollution & Toxins

The Secret Value of Trash

Some people think beach cleanup efforts don’t accomplish much. They’re missing part of the picture.
October 23, 2017
by
Erica Cirino
Some people think beach cleanup efforts don’t accomplish much. They’re missing part of the picture.
Pollution & Toxins

The Big Picture: 3 Toxic Crises Boiling Over in Florida

A difficult hurricane season unearths issues ranging from cancer hotspots to deadly bacteria.
October 13, 2017
by
Dipika Kadaba
A difficult hurricane season unearths issues ranging from cancer hotspots to deadly bacteria.
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Extinction Countdown

The Extinct Frogs and the Golden Goose

Research into the frog-killing chytrid fungus earns a Golden Goose Award, recognizing the value of federally funded science.
October 4, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Research into the frog-killing chytrid fungus earns a Golden Goose Award, recognizing the value of federally funded science.
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Pollution & Toxins

Thai Activists Fight Trash Taboo

Beach cleanup efforts in Thailand illustrate the global problem of plastic pollution.
September 25, 2017
by
Erica Cirino
Beach cleanup efforts in Thailand illustrate the global problem of plastic pollution.

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