The vast majority of stories told in movies, in books and on television conclude with happy endings – and this has real-world political consequences.
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In January, measles returned to the Pacific Northwest, while Ebola resurged in the Congo. It would take a lot more research for scientists to be able to stop threats like these in their tracks.
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, forever changing the lives of the children who survived. Their stories can help Puerto Rico identify and aid the kids most traumatized by Hurricane Maria.
The halal food sector largely relies on industrially produced meats and produce. But more and more Muslims are using the Quran to interpret halal to mean food that’s wholesome and humanely raised.
Vermonters’ views on labels for genetically engineered foods shed light on consumers’ views, as the federal government considers mandatory labels.
Cigarette smoking kills about 480,000 Americans annually and costs nearly US$170 billion in health care each year. Is it time we considered financial incentives to help people quit?
Women are underrepresented in the energy sector at a time of rapid change and demand for new talent. Hiring more women could make energy companies more innovative and speed the shift to clean fuels.
Lawmakers reach a deal on national labeling rules for foods that contain GMOs, but if passed, it won’t give consumers what research has shown consumers want.
To meet global climate change targets, agriculture needs an array of innovations and money to get farmers around the world to adopt new practices.
Researchers got 128 students at a middle school to use Twitter to further their science learning. And what happened? These students learned how to connect science to real life.
Les États-Unis ont pris le chemin de la transition énergétique. Le prochain président soutiendra-t-il les énergies renouvelables ou tentera-t-il de maintenir la suprématie des combustibles fossiles ?
The U.S. energy system is gradually transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward renewables. Will the next president speed up America’s shift to renewable energy or step on the brakes?
It might be that teaching people to reframe their thoughts about winter can help them overcome seasonal affective disorder year after year.
Statewide survey in Vermont finds GM food labels don’t scare consumers or indicate an inferior product. In some cases, labels built trust in the technology.
Africa needs to step up the protection of its tropical forests.
Developing friendships in classrooms is important for kids. How can teachers help?
According to a study of Vermont doctors, best practice guidelines for prescribing antipsychotic medication to children are followed only half the time.
Search for information on ‘self-medication,’ and you’ll likely find descriptions of the myriad ways that we humans use drugs to solve problems. In fact, the consumption of biologically active molecules…
As the number of elderly people increases, so do concerns about cognitive impairment and dementia. Minor difficulties with memory and thinking can be a normal part of the ageing process, but our recent…
The idea that entertainment has an effect on our politics might seem ludicrous to some. Many would scoff at the notion that the Star Wars saga might have influenced the political socialisation of Generation…
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Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Geology, University of Vermont
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Assistant Professor of Public Health Nutrition, University of Vermont
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Associate Professor, Mathematics & Statistics, University of Vermont
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Fellow, Gund Institute for Environment, University of Vermont
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Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy, University of Vermont
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Assistant Professor, University of Vermont
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Chercheure en sciences aquatiques, University of Vermont
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Professor of Geography and Geosciences, University of Vermont
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Fellow of the Gund Institute for Environment, Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Vermont
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Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Vermont
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Senior Lecturer of Geography and Founder of the Center of Community News, University of Vermont
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Director of Policy, University of Vermont
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Professor and Director, Gund Institute for Environment, University of Vermont
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Professor of Religion, University of Vermont
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Professor of Historic Preservation, University of Vermont
