Science & Technology
Obama's Possible Paris Climate Agreement End Run Around the Senate
Foreign negotiators, activists, and journalists are very worried about Senate Republicans
Climate Change Versus Climate Catastrophe
Instead of talking about "climate change"-which will happen with or without human influence-we should focus on "climate catastrophe," weather that actually kills people.
U.S. Climate Fair Share: 82 Percent Emissions Cut by 2030?
Plus $810 billion in climate debt payments annually to poor countries?
Should Rich Countries Compensate Poor Countries for Climate Change Damages?
There's optimism a climate change deal can be reached at UN conference in Peru.
Internet Freedom Under Global Attack; Report Finds Governments Around the World Expanded Online Control, Surveillance Last Year
Governments are expanding online controls "rapidly" and adopting new laws that effectively criminalize online dissent.
Loss of Trust in Government Leads to Power Swings
Americans have less faith than ever in government and politics, leading to volatility in congressional control.
Government-Backed Green Energy Goes Bust
What the Xunlight solar energy firm bankruptcy reveals about crony capitalism.
Silk Road, Online Freedom, and Why the Prosecution of Ross Ulbricht Should Worry Us All
The mother of the alleged "Dread Pirate Roberts" speaks out.
Will Superintelligent Machines Destroy Humanity?
The pitfalls of artificial intelligence