undark.org
07 March 2018
Ticks creep into Canada, with lyme disease (and confusion) in tow
Reported Lyme cases in Canada increased more than six-fold between 2009 and 2016, but many patients are still struggling to get diagnosed and treated.
From centuries-old dikes to new floating neighborhoods, Amsterdam's legacy of living with water offers vital lessons for cities confronting the realities of climate change.
A new study suggests that taxing climate-intensive foods like beef and dairy, while making fruits and vegetables cheaper, could significantly cut emissions and improve diets.
As droughts grow longer and more severe, cities like Clyde, Texas, are discovering that water scarcity doesn’t just dry up reservoirs, it can drain municipal budgets and destabilize the $4 trillion bond market that funds essential public services.
One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.
“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”
"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”
A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.