U.S. Helped to Weaken Report at U.N. Environment Talks, Participants Say

Measles Outbreaks Accelerate as U.S. Inches Closer to a Disease Tipping Point

U.S. withdraws last dedicated research ship from Antarctica: Scientists said the loss hinders their work and diminishes America’s leading presence on the continent. The NSF said it continues to support Antarctic research

Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds. Fewer than 60,000 people control three times as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity, according to a report that argues global inequality has reached such extremes that urgent action has become essential.