At a Glance The increased speed and fragility of sea ice off Alaska's coasts is having an adverse effect on polar bears.A new study documents how they have to expend more energy to stay within their preferred habitat. The movement of sea ice off Alaska's coasts is accelerating due to global warming, with unfortunate consequences for polar bears, according to a new study. Because most sea ice shifts throughout the year, polar bears are constantly on the move in order...

Dominion Energy's 564-mile Atlantic Coast pipeline would come through this area of the Shenandoah Valley in Augusta County, Virginia. (The Washington Post via Getty Images) At a Glance Your Energy Virginiatouts itself as a grassroots organization.It is funded by the American Gas Association and other 'related organizations.' Thegas industry has launched a fake "grassroots" organization to funnel its message to Virginia residentsahead of a key November gubernatorialelection. Launched in April,touts itself as a grassroots organizationbutis funded by the American Gas...

A team of students from the National Taiwan University of the Arts used polluted water from around the city to make popsicles. The motive behind the project is to highlight the importance of clean water. (Courtesy of Facebook/@PollutedWaterPopsicles) At a Glance A group of students in Taiwan created popsicles out of sewage water to emphasize the need for clean water.They collected polluted water from 100 sources throughout the city. Popsicles are typically a tasty treat, but a team of students...