Science

Environment

The Effort to Save the Midwest’s Native Seeds

Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco / Grist Mar 4, 2026 As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Crashing the Economy to Destroy the Planet

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Feb 23, 2026 Trump's vindictive policy prescriptions against green energy will only ensure we pay more money than ever for electricity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Science

The FDA No Longer Warns Against These Discredited Autism Treatments

Megan O’Matz / Propublica Feb 18, 2026 The FDA, under RFK Jr.'s leadership, has taken down a webpage warning about therapies and products making false claims of treating autism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Environment

A Massive Climate Resilience Project Escapes Florida’s DOGE Purge

Jake Bittle / Grist Feb 17, 2026 Ron DeSantis is slashing government spending, but the Sunshine State can’t afford to abandon its climate adaptation fund. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Environment

Trump Just Killed the EPA’s Ability to Fight Climate Change

Jake Bittle / Grist Feb 13, 2026 The EPA’s repeal of the “endangerment finding” could threaten automakers and oil companies — if it survives in court. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Colleagues

Lisa Song, Sharon Lerner / ProPublica Jan 20, 2026 Workers now must check the backgrounds of foreign scientists collaborating with the department for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.” Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Interview

The Art of Selling Psychedelics

Shayla Love / The Microdose Jan 16, 2026 Medical anthropologist Olivia Marcus on the rise of psychedelic marketing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Opinion

The Villainous Marketing of Purdue Pharma

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Jan 9, 2026 The former opioid empire’s bankruptcy deal is delivering up 43 million documents that shed light on the company’s cold-blooded strategy to addict as many Americans as possible. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Environment

West Coast Levee Failures Illustrate Risks From America’s Aging Flood Defenses

Farshid Vahedifard / The Conversation Dec 30, 2025 Across the U.S., levees are getting older while weather is getting more extreme. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Science

MAGA Distrusts Science. We Must Find a Way to Change That.

Paul M. Sutter / Undark Dec 19, 2025 Funding cuts are devastating for U.S. science. Regaining support will require cleaning house and bipartisan messaging. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

The Year in Green

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Dec 17, 2025 Truthdig’s most-read environment stories from 2025. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Science

The EPA Website Got the Basics of Climate Science Right — Until Last Week

Kate Yoder / Grist Dec 11, 2025 The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )