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Clare Foran

Clare Foran
Clare Foran is an associate editor at The Atlantic. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic Cities, Philadelphia City Paper and NPR's science and technology blog, All Tech Considered. Clare is originally from Buffalo, N.Y., and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in History.
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As Joaquin Approaches, Christie Makes the Case That He Can Lead

The governor dredged up memories Thursday of hurricanes past to argue that he’s better prepared this time around.

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Wyoming Ends Ban on Teaching Climate Science

A new law paves the way for climate change to be taught in schools across the state.

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Gov. Cuomo Blames Northeast Snowstorm on ‘Changing Climate’

"You're getting a repeat pattern of these extreme weather situations, whether it's Hurricane Sandy or seven feet of snow, and that's part of the changing climate ..."

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West Virginia Education Board Rejects Curriculum That Distorts Climate Science

The state Board of Education threw out science standards that cast doubt on human contributions to climate change.

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Will Your State Get a White Christmas?

The U.S. has seen an uptick in snow-filled days at Christmastime.

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New York State Moves to Ban Fracking

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state's moratorium on the drilling practice will remain in place.

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Second Texas Textbook Publisher Drops Climate-Denial Entry Amid Backlash

McGraw-Hill's announcement comes less than a week before the board votes to adopt a new set of social-studies textbooks in Texas.

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Under Pressure, Texas Textbook Publisher Caves on Climate Denial

A major publisher has cut passages from proposed Texas textbooks that distort the science of global warming.

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Why Is Kansas Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse?

It's less about the walking dead and more about walking away alive from other disasters.

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Watch Six Months of Fracking Fires Blaze Across the Country

Maps show a symptom of the rapid spread of the controversial drilling technique.

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California Residents Are Painting Their Lawns Green

Business has never been better for lawn painters amid the worst drought on record in the Golden State.