American Eagle Outfitters pledges $1 million for public lands program

The money will be used to help train and hire young people and veterans to care for national parks.

Backers of wind power want key tax credit restored

Backers of wind power want key tax credit restored

Advocates say a prolonged period without the credit will translate directly into lost jobs.

Shell halts plans to drill in Alaskan waters this year

Shell halts plans to drill in Alaskan waters this year

The company, which has also faced several project setbacks, cites a court challenge for its decision.

Backers of wind power want key tax credit restored

Backers of wind power want key tax credit restored

Advocates say a prolonged period without the credit will translate directly into lost jobs.

Health, Science & Environment Videos

Obamacare's silver lining?

Obamacare's silver lining?

For all of the issues surrounding the rollout of the President's signature health care law, one part seems to be working pretty well—the expansion of Medicaid. Close to 400,000 Americas have learned they are now eligible to enroll, but some states haven't embraced the expansion.
Can a November surge help Obamacare?

Can a November surge help Obamacare?

The Affordable Care Act saw a surge in the month of November with 173,000 people signing up in their state-run marketplaces. But will young people sign up in the numbers needed to support the program?
Three Obamacare fixes explained

Three Obamacare fixes explained

Wonkblog’s Sarah Kliff breaks down three proposals that would help Obama make good on his promise.
Obamacare’s uniting number

Obamacare’s uniting number

Do Americans think the government can recover from Obamacare's disastrous rollout, or is it too late?
Kliff Notes: How did Obamacare change?

Kliff Notes: How did Obamacare change?

Wonkblog's Sarah Kliff explains how Obamacare is changing after many insurance policies were canceled, and how the president plans to un-cancel some of them.
Kliff Notes: Will Obamacare cancel my plan?

Kliff Notes: Will Obamacare cancel my plan?

Wonkblog's Sarah Kliff explains why a lot of people's health insurance policies might get cancelled.
Kliff Notes: HealthCare.gov's 3 problems

Kliff Notes: HealthCare.gov's 3 problems

Wonkblog's Sarah Kliff walks through the three main problems bogging down the Affordable Care Act's online marketplace.
Kliff Notes: Obama's health care speech

Kliff Notes: Obama's health care speech

Wonkblog's Sarah Kliff shares her "Kliff Notes" for President Obama's remarks defending his signature health care law.
Obamacare Q&A: Are all marketplaces created equal?

Obamacare Q&A: Are all marketplaces created equal?

Wonkblog's Sarah Kliff explains why the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces are different from state to state.
Obamacare Q&A: Who doesn't have to enroll?

Obamacare Q&A: Who doesn't have to enroll?

Wonkblog's Sarah Kliff explains the exceptions to the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate.

Urban Jungle

The cardinal and the tuliptree

The cardinal and the tuliptree

As winter advances, choice foods become scarce and eating grows riskier and less efficient.

Special Report

Exploring Antarctica

Exploring Antarctica

The frozen landscape, dry valleys and active volcanoes that make up Antarctica provide a living laboratory for scientific study and a wondrous journey for those traveling to the ends of the Earth.

Featured Galleries

Brazil’s shrinking rain forest

Opponents say planned regulations could speed up deforestation.

Obama administration rejects Keystone pipeline

The supporters and opponents of the controversial pipeline.

Aerial views of coal mining operations

Coal production’s center in the U.S. has moved to Wyoming and Montana.