The state’s retirement system invested heavily in a private land deal that allowed a foreign company to effectively ship Arizona’s scarce water supply overseas.
Environment
Posted inEnvironment
The Great Arizona Water Grab
A surprising group of investors is fueling a global scramble for water in the most unlikely of places – the Arizona desert. As wells run dry, there’s a race for profits.
Posted inClimate Change
As Climate Clock Ticks, US Government Has Been Using Burning Trash to Look Green
Federal agencies have been padding their environmental stats with a strategy that’s too cheap, too carbon-heavy and too easy to make a difference.
Posted inClimate Change
It’s Not Easy Going Green
There’s a way to “fight” climate change that’s cheap, popular and completely ineffective.
Posted inClimate Change
The Battle for Clean Energy in Coal Country
Across the country, states are moving to renewable energy – but Montana is doubling down on fossil fuels.
Posted inEnvironment, Voting
The American divide
Reveal host Al Letson talks to a first-time voter, whose struggles reflect the divisions this country faces after a historic election.
Posted inClimate Change
America’s ring of fire
Wildfires are getting bigger, more expensive and closer to people’s homes. We examine how wildfires got so dangerous – and how some are fighting back.
Posted inEnvironment
Silencing science
President Donald Trump says he doubts humans have much of a role in climate change. His administration has sought to silence scientists.
Posted inAccountability, Environment, Food Security, Pesticides
Farm wars
Dicamba herbicide is causing a civil war in farm country. Honeybee rustling in California’s almond groves. And sulfur’s link to asthma in children.
Posted inAccountability, Environment
Behind Trump’s energy dominance
A recording of oil industry executives shows them rejoicing over their access to David Bernhardt, the nominee for interior secretary.