Local news outlets across the nation are giving up the seemingly endless struggle to stay afloat and are closing their doors. This adds to what are called “news deserts”: areas where a vacuum exists ...

The understudied mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems and may prove critical to the survival of fragile deserts stressed by climate change. Though invisible on the surface of the desert, ...

Insurance deserts — where insurance costs and availability make it difficult or impossible to obtain insurance coverage — are becoming a growing obstacle for many Americans. Caused by climate change ...

We talk a lot about eating healthier — more greens, less sugar, fewer processed foods. But what if access to those healthier choices isn't actually a choice for everyone? Obesity is an increasingly ...