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Climate Cast: Understanding Trump's climate policy

What undoing Obama's clean power plan means and the significance of a recent discussion when House Science Committee met to talk about climate science.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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Climate Cast: Shifting opinions on a changing climate

A new study shows that the number of people in the U.S. accepting climate change is on the rise.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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The state of snowpack in California

Snowfall in the Sierra Nevada mountain range is making a much needed comeback, but is it enough to stave off drought? A climate researcher gives his take.
by Paul Huttner and Marcheta Fornoff

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Behind the new literary genre: Cli-fi

Behind the new literary genre: Cli-fi

Cli-fi, or climate fiction, is a growing genre of speculative novels that imagine the consequences of climate change.
by Tracy Mumford

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The uncertain future of science funding

President Trump's proposed budget plan calls for major cuts to the NIH, EPA and others. Two experts speak with Chris Farrell about the potential impact this budget might have on scientific research.
by Chris Farrell and Marcheta Fornoff

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What's the economic impact of the AHCA?

The House was expected to vote Thursday on a Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, but the vote was delayed as leaders struggled to line up enough votes. Two experts look at the potential economic impact of the bill if signed into law.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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'Dark at the Crossing': A story of love and loss in Syria

'Dark at the Crossing': A story of love and loss in Syria

Elliot Ackerman served five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and now works as a war correspondent in Turkey. He talks about his latest novel, which is a look at a failed revolution and a failed marriage in Syria.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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