A recent congressional move to subsidize teacher salaries and avoid layoffs will make it harder for states and school districts for prepare for the rough seas ahead.

Air Quality in America rebuts mistaken perceptions that U.S. air quality is bad by documenting marked improvements over the past decades.

This study includes up-to-date trends and opinions on the party best able to handle environmental issues, the environment as a voting issue, recent presidential administrations and environmental policy, and views on the importance, causes, and potential that can be taken regarding global warming.

Why do Americans seem to be overlooking global warming as a serious policy issue?

The poor in America are far more likely to be at risk of death and disease because of overeating than starvation.

The poor in America are far more likely to be at risk of death and disease because of overeating than starvation.

Studies show that increased exercise during the holidays could begin to combat the obesity epidemic.

The same level of openness, transparency, and consultation in the scientific elements of the decision-making process should infuse every element of the public policy development process.