Category U.S.

When it comes to the worst states to live in, there are many factors to take into account. Perhaps it’s the weather, the risk of natural disasters, public disorder, or really ugly buildings. Measuring all of these is a challenge,…

A Sept. 21 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a Washington Post headline that reads, “Scientists have captured Earth’s climate over the last 485 million years. Here’s the surprising place we stand now.” The post includes a graph that…

It’s no surprise that hikers seeking adventure would be drawn to the vast wildlands of the country’s national parks, especially during seasons when scorching conditions are at their highest. But when visitors venture to the parks on days when temperatures…