Energy and Environment: Scientists came to explore the fabled waters of the Arctic — but what they learn could also change its future

Trump signs executive order to expand critical minerals production, says it will end America's 'vulnerability' Scientists just presented a sweeping new estimate of how much humans...

With Chris Mooney   Scientists came to explore the fabled waters of the Arctic — but what they learn could also change its future The researchers examining the icy waters of the Northwest Passage faced a dilemma: By mapping the pristine region that's only now becoming navigable because of climate change, they could be helping to eventually facilitate more tourism and shipping. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » Trump signs executive order to expand critical minerals production, says it will end America's 'vulnerability' The U.S. Geological Survey has published its first assessment of the country's critical minerals resources since 1973. By Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   Scientists just presented a sweeping new estimate of how much humans have transformed the planet "We have forgotten half of the story up to now," a researcher with a new study says. By Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT EPA to end controversial contract with conservative 'media monitoring' firm The agency recently signed a $120,000 contract with a Republican media-tracking and opposition-research firm By Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   Scientists stunned by massive snowfall increases among Alaska's highest peaks "Snowfall before the Industrial Revolution averaged about eight feet of fresh snow a year at this site, and now we get over 18 feet of fresh snow." By Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Why the bitcoin craze is using up so much energy As bitcoin prices spike, so does energy usage. By Chris Mooney and Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   Smoke from wildfires may be surprisingly deadly, scientists report The culprit appears to be small particles released by combustion, researchers say. By Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the To Your Health newsletter Health news and research, in your inbox weekly. Sign Up  »         Share Energy and Environment:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Energy and Environment or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071