Explainers

Nuclear warheads, long-range missiles, and a combative leader. What are the options?

Attacks on SNAP are rooted in persistent, divisive myths about the program. Here are the facts.

Transportation is a major source of air pollution and the emissions that contribute to climate change in the United States.

At the center of every atom is a nucleus. Breaking that nucleus apart—or combining two nuclei together—can release large amounts of energy.

Which 20 countries emit the most carbon dioxide? The wealthiest.

The massive piece of legislation commonly referred to as the “farm bill” should really be called the “food and farm bill” because of its key role in how we eat.

Natural gas is not an effective long-term climate strategy.

This comprehensive overview explains the basics of how natural gas is formed and where it can be found in the United States and around the world.

This comprehensive overview details the potential environmental impacts of natural gas use and extraction, including its effects on water supplies, global warming emissions, air pollution, and wildlife.