College faculty are coming under new pressure to prove their value while dealing with attacks on job security, demands for greater productivity and criticism over what and how they teach. And they are fighting back.
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Amazon, Starbucks and the sparking of a new American union movement
Successful union drives at two of America’s biggest companies were led by committed individuals, rather than established unions.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has united U.S. public opinion
A majority of Americans still oppose direct U.S. military involvement in the war, but they support aiding Ukrainian resistance.
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Lake Auburn’s future needs to be clearer, not green
In its current clearwater state, we are preserving our water quality and money. Greenwater means more toxins and money needed for filtration.
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Why the water you’re drinking may be thousands of years old
As surface water diminishes in the Western US, people are drilling deeper wells – and tapping into older groundwater that can take thousands of years to replenish naturally.
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Mountain glaciers may have less ice than previously estimated, straining freshwater supply
Mountain glaciers may have less ice than previously thought, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature, straining the world’s freshwater supply.
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Scientists say we need to put brakes on road salts
De-icing salts end up contaminating lakes and streams and building up in wetlands. The pollution also affects our drinking water.
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The truth about gas prices and oil production
Partisans on all sides, as is often the case, are misrepresenting the facts. Here’s a guide to the issue.
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Oil price shocks have a long history, but today’s situation may be the most complex ever
Price shocks are a feature of the global oil market, not a bug – and even when governments take many steps to grow supply or reduce demand, it can be years before prices ease.
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Getting more miles per gallon
There are steps you can take to make an old car, truck or SUV perform better, go farther and perhaps save some money on fuel: Make sure there’s enough air in the tires. Underinflated tires create more rolling resistance with the pavement, thereby reducing gas mileage. Inflate your tires to the pressure recommended on the […]