Politics
Israel Called Them ‘Precision’ Strikes. But Civilian Homes Were Hit, Too. - The New York Times
Palestinians in Gaza say that Israel’s strikes against Islamic Jihad amount to a collective punishment aimed at making them fearful about who their neighbors might be.
Supreme Risk: An Interactive Guide to Rights the Supreme Court Could Take Away — ProPublica
Most rights are based in statute, but dozens — such as rights to same-sex marriage, search warrants and Miranda warnings — are based on judicial rulings that the Supreme Court can overturn and that current justices have questioned some aspect of.
Donald Trump Should Never Again Be Trusted With the Nation’s Secrets - The New York Times
He left the Department of Justice with no choice but to indict.
Alternative Energy
The world is finally spending more on solar than oil production | MIT Technology Review
The International Energy Agency just released its annual investment report. Here’s where the money is going.
Climate Change
State Farm Stops Offering Insurance in California - The New York Times
The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas.
Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles - The New York Times
In what could be a glimpse of the future as climate change batters the West, officials ruled there’s not enough groundwater for projects already approved.
Science
The Man Who Turned the World on to the Genius of Fungi - The New York Times
A vast fungal web braids together life on Earth. Merlin Sheldrake wants to help us see it.
Environment
The Grand Canyon and Colorado River Are in Crisis - The New York Times
The Colorado River, which carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years, is now in crisis from climate change and overuse.
Culture
White House lightning strike survivor Amber Escudero-Kontostathis recovers - Washington Post
The lightning fried Amber Escudero-Kontostathis’s nerves, melted her skin and stopped her heart. But the lone survivor tells herself, “I’m the lucky one.”
Real Estate
To Make a Greener Building, Start With an Old One | WIRED
Corporations love to show off new constructions with fancy eco features. For truly green architecture, it’s best to build on structures already in place.