Help  |  Site Map What's New Authors About Us Advertising Gift Shops Letters Feedback	Pew Research Center: Stats Informed, Inspired and Challenged Us to Take On Some of Today's Most Pressing Issues 6. 9.5 million acres of Alaska's Tongass National Forest are at risk A new federal proposal would roll back the Roadless Rule, which has prevented logging and other development in Earth's largest temperate rainforest for decades. Why the Roadless Rule matters: It protects clean water sources. It provides undisturbed places for recreation. It safeguards habitat for a vast range of wildlife. It boosts Alaska's economy. See the photos: "Truly magical" Tongass, as seen by a National Geographic photographer. Take a Break: Top 10 Nature Photos of 2019 Information overload? Unwind with our most popular Pew Environment Instagram posts of the year — a swirling fish swarm, camera-loving killer whales, and other ocean wonders. SEE PHOTOS 7. Roughly 6 in 10 Americans say they can't avoid having data collected about them Most Americans are feeling a lack of control about personal information, a Pew Research Center survey found. 81 percent think the risks of data collection by companies outweigh the benefits. 7 in 10 said their data is less secure today than it was five years ago. Roughly 3 in 10 had experienced a data breach in the past 12 months. MORE SURVEY RESULTS 8. 20% of federal student loan borrowers are in default Today, 42 million Americans hold a collective $1.4 trillion in federal student loan debt. Among the solutions taking shape: the recently passed FUTURE Act, which should help streamline repayment. Map: See where your state stands on federal student loan debt — number of borrowers, outstanding debt, and more. STATS AND SOLUTIONS 9. 2.5 million acres of land and 676 miles of river are newly protected In what one congressman called "one of the biggest bipartisan wins for this country I've ever seen," Congress permanently protected western wild lands and rivers by passing the Dingell Act. The sweeping legislation also creates three new national parks — good news for wildlife and local economies. Pages: 1 · 2 Relationships and Going Places, News and Issues, History, Culture Watch, The Internet, Issues, Politics, Government, Media, Learning, Grandparenting, Senior Women Web, Articles, Sightings, What's New Add comments More Articles Jo Freeman Writes: Kennedy vs. Trump at the Libertarian National Convention Antony Blinken, Secretary of State: Building A More Resilient Information Environment Selective Exposure and Partisan Echo Chambers in Television News Consumption: Innovative Use of Data Yields Unprecedented Insights Jo Freeman Reviews Thank You For Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission Ferida's Wolff's Backyard: Robin At The Window On A Chilly Saturday, Winter Graduates Turn to Their Future: “Some of (your) most important lessons came from a real-life curriculum no one ever anticipated” Journalist's Resource: Religious Exemptions and Required Vaccines; Examining the Research Jo Freeman Reviews: Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight Jo Freeman Writes: Sex and the Democratic Party – In Brooklyn Jo Freeman Reviews MADAM SPEAKER, Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons Of Power: “An iron fist in a Gucci glove” Share:	Follow Us: + Increase font size | - Decrease font size Reset font size | Help
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