The (Un)Scientific Method
Bees face yet another lethal threat in dicamba, a drift-prone pesticide
The EPA extended its approval of the weed killer for two more years, despite scientists’ warnings.
Sustainability
The (Un)Scientific Method
Trump’s swap of ‘irreplaceable’ wilderness allows millions of dollars in seafood transport
A road through a national refuge in Alaska is meant to be for medical evacuations. But a little-known loophole lets it move fish, not just patients.
The (Un)Scientific Method
Silencing science
President Donald Trump says he doubts humans have much of a role in climate change. His administration has downplayed the science of climate change and sought to silence scientists working for the federal government.
The (Un)Scientific Method
Zinke’s unscientific reign over 500 million acres of public land
Here are six ways that Ryan Zinke rejected or impeded science during his nearly two years as the interior secretary.
America's Ring of Fire
The smoke’s gone, but hearts and lungs still may be in danger months after wildfires
An increase in ER visits three months after a large California fire raises questions about long-term health effects of blazes raging across the West.
America's Ring of Fire
Burning hotter and faster
We look at the recent Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive in California’s history, and revisit an investigation from earlier this year.
Environment
Scientists warned this weed killer would destroy crops. EPA approved it anyway
The agency based its decision on “shockingly insufficient” company studies. Now millions of dollars in soybeans and other crops have been destroyed.
The (Un)Scientific Method
Trump’s air pollution adviser: No proof cleaning up smog saves lives
The chairman of the EPA’s smog and soot panel has made his living challenging health findings on behalf of industry.
Workers’ Rights
Hunting the ghost fleet (rebroadcast)
We hike through the jungles of El Salvador to find an elusive fleet of shark-fishing boats that are implicated in overfishing and possible human traff
The (Un)Scientific Method
5 people died from eating lettuce, but Trump’s FDA still won’t make farms test water for bacteria
Congress ordered a fix to a gaping hole in food safety years ago. But the administration postponed a remedy that could prevent deadly outbreaks.
