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Dave Levitan is a science journalist, and author of the recent book "Not A Scientist: How politicians mistake, misrepresent, and utterly mangle science."

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The One Political Issue Couples Ignore

AWKWARD CONVO

Do you know your partner’s views on climate change? A new study says it’s not likely.

Dave Levitan | Published Aug 10, 2021

How to Get the Rich to Like Offshore Wind Power

NIMBYS

The Biden administration is making a big push for offshore wind power—but can the industry learn from bruising battles that doomed projects in wealthy enclaves like Cape Cod?

Dave Levitan | Published Jul 09, 2021

Spying on Our Rising Seas From Space

CLIMATE CHANGE

The newest ocean-observing satellite has started to offer the most accurate picture yet of the rising waters.

Dave Levitan | Published Jun 28, 2021

How Rainbows Could Boost Your Roof’s Solar Power

CLEAN AND GREEN

It’s a way to make solar panels even more efficient, and all it takes is a little hologram.

Dave Levitan | Published Jun 20, 2021
opinion

Washington Floods as Trump Talks ‘Environmental Leadership’

DRAINING THE SWAMP

Trying to parse through all the misdirection in a Trump speech on the environment is like staring straight at a solar eclipse

Dave Levitan | Published Jul 08, 2019

The Mental-Health Burden of Hurricane Maria Continues Today

GETTING HEATED

‘I don’t think we are ready for the coming tsunami of climate mental health impacts.’

Dave Levitan | Published May 01, 2019

Who Are the Greenest Candidates of the 2020 Race?

GREEN DREAM

Some candidates are walking the talk. Others are far murkier.

Dave Levitan | Published Apr 24, 2019

Climate Change Will Ravage the Red States, Too

DEBUNKER

Move away from the rising seas and you may find yourself fighting extreme temperatures, floods, and poison air.

Dave Levitan | Published Apr 10, 2019

Trump’s Budget Hypocritically Slashes 3 Big Areas in Science

MAKING THE CUT

The president has made some big promises to fund scientific research. His budget proposal tells a different story.

Dave Levitan | Published Mar 13, 2019

Madagascar Road Number 7 Should Be Next on Your Bucket List

PEDAL POWER

Driving through Madagascar, a country caught between modernization and tradition, it feels almost insulting to look away, even for a few minutes—you would miss too much.

Dave Levitan | Published Aug 31, 2018

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