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We need to remember human beings are apes, not angels. Our brains are wired for stories.

The more we hear about the climate apocalypse, the more we become numbed to its meaning

In a packed Bud Werner Memorial Library Hall in Steamboat Springs on Thursday evening, Jan. 19, internationally known climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe kept the science simple and relatable but the emotional connection elevated. An audible...

While markets have been through these showdowns before, notably in 2011, this time could prove more dangerous.

Many at-risk nursing homes may be inadequately prepared for hurricane-related flooding in certain coastal regions, a new study shows.

As the Virginia General Assembly begins its new legislative session, one bill will be returning - with the goal of alleviating some student-debt burdens. It would prevent a college from withholding a students transcripts if they still owe the school money. People need their transcripts to get financial aid, serve in the U.S. ...

An audit of community colleges in Oregon has implications for the states legislative session, which started this week. The report from the Secretary of States Audit Division in December pointed to the need for a greater role from the commission overseeing higher education. Ben Cannon, executive director of the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, said there have been some modest gains in completion or transfer numbers over the past decade. ...

Many nursing homes in coastal zones are ill-prepared to withstand environmental disasters, according to a Yale study.

Few people actually believe these climate change myths, but the myths and disinformation persist. One expert calls them "zombie arguments."

Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.