On 27 May, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear arguments from a group of Apache leaders challenging a copper mine that would damage land that tribe members consider sacred, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Will Its $154 Billion Price Tag Keep Dust from Being Swept Under the Rug?
Data from 2017 show that costs associated with dust were second only to hurricanes when comparing billion-dollar disasters.
Road Development May Put Habitats at Risk
New research links road construction with increased urbanization and more fragmented species ranges.
Home Foundations Are Crumbling. This Mineral Is to Blame.
Pyrrhotite causes cracks in concrete. But research on how widespread the issue might be has only scratched the surface.
Earth Scientists Are Crucial to International Development
Global development agencies traditionally hire experts in human systems. As these agencies focus more on climate and environmental initiatives, they need informed guidance from Earth system scientists.
Soil Salinization: A Rising Threat to Ecosystems and Global Food Security
As soil salinization intensifies, it poses serious threats to ecosystems, soil health, global food security and socio-economic stability.
Here’s Why Resolution Copper Wants to Mine Oak Flat
Southeastern Arizona’s “Copper Triangle” is a hot spot for high-grade deposits, thanks to ancient magmatic activity.
Climate Change Is Likely to Slash Global Income
A new study estimates that climate change could cost $38 trillion per year, but emissions mitigation and adaptation strategies could limit future damages.
Can the Belt and Road Go Green?
China’s global infrastructure investments could tip the scales on climate change, but its relationship with partner countries is complicated.