For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
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Levees protect more than 7 million buildings in the US today, yet they got a D-plus grade in 2025. A new study found 487 cases where rising water overtopped levees in the past 15 years.
The disputes raise questions about the region’s economy and environment, as well as national priorities over energy, water, climate and Indigenous rights.
Over a dozen federal agencies have offices in the Philly area. Understanding what they do can highlight how mass layoffs and cutbacks might affect the region.
President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration does not qualify as an emergency that would exempt energy projects from environmental laws and regulations.
Record low water levels on the Mississippi and other major rivers, as seen in 2022, could become more common, threatening transportation of many key goods and raising prices.
The Supreme Court opens its 2022-2023 session with a high-profile case that has major implications for both wildlife and landowners.
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Professor of Law, University of California, Davis
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