The new Commanders stadium needs to be served by hardcore bus prioritization and world-class walkability and bikeability if DC wants a chance at avoiding a traffic nightmare every Sunday.

Road, rail, and aircraft noise is linked to about 6,330 premature cardiovascular deaths across the contiguous United States every year. That’s because around 94.5 million Americans, or close to one in...

Connecting documented digital harms to the policy response, for policymakers, researchers, and civil society.

Leaders of AI firms are “on thin ice” with the public as energy costs rise, said Simon Stiell.

Neighbors of computing clusters don’t see any advantages, just costs.

The agrarian writer, poet and activist died on August 31st, aged 92

A Darksky International study shows Wards 7 and 8 face disproportionate light pollution, exceeding roadway illumination standards.

When I learned a data center was being built near my town or city, I stood up on my human chair and cheered.

We investigated one of the world’s largest AI data centers, using thermal drone footage to reveal the hidden pollution powering the AI boom. As companies race to build the future of artificial…

Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.

From DDOT: "The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is pleased to announce the launch of the Cool Corridors pilot study, a new and environmentally friendly effort to cool District streets and...

A proposed White House rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over scientific funding. One physicist, who helped discover the Higgs boson, explains how the rule would’ve stifled th...

Family members have identified the victim of Thursday morning's homicide crash near Roxbury Crossing as Louisa Gag, a longtime street safety advocate and transportation planner at Boston's City Hall.

The long-term climate impacts of the climate pollution from cars and trucks are well documented, but the daily short-term effects of the wasted heat energy radiating from engine blocks and exhaust pip...

Some Insights About How to Use Tech in Government – and What Comes Next

Dangerous heat is coming to more parts of the country than ever. The Federation of American Scientists has compiled a library of remediation strategies and policies.

A massive public education campaign is necessary to equip everyone with the knowledge and means to live with AI, write Gaurav Laroia and Charlotte Slaiman.

A massive public education campaign is necessary to equip everyone with the knowledge and means to live with AI, write Gaurav Laroia and Charlotte Slaiman.

YouTube video by Federation of American Scientists

“Federal data and access to it is not a partisan issue. It is a people issue. Our country cannot achieve greatness without access to the data that measure what we value, who we are, and where we’re he...

High night-time temperatures and humidity made June’s weather particularly dangerous, scientists said.

If everyone in the United States weren’t living downstream from its consequences, it would be a pretty good tragic flaw that Donald Trump wants more than anything to be seen as a brilliant man who has...

Elon Musk’s empire of wealth is built on suffering.

This image was generated by Google AI (Gemini)

The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.

Although research has bipartisan support in the US Congress, and trust in science is above 75% across the country, the Trump administration seems as determined as ever to mortally wound the nation’s s...

"Example of an e-cargo bike on its way to a delivery. Image courtesy of Amazon." From DDOT: "Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), along with Amazon, announce the launch of a new pi...

A better, greener way forward for Park Ave

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The Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series is a training curriculum for journalists to learn best practices for identifying and approaching AI Accountability reporting. Now in its next phase, we are “o...