Edison is keeping crucial documents of the cause of last year’s deadly Eaton fire secret, a legal strategy it has used to shield what happened in at least seven other fires.Continue Reading
A new study finds that more than 70 percent of these protected zones are exposed to high levels of wastewater pollutants, making corals and other marine life more vulnerable to climate change. By Teresa Tomassoni Marine protected areas are designed to conserve coral reefs and other ocean ecosystems by restrictingContinue Reading
As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. This growing appetite could spell trouble for strugglingContinue Reading
With the latest agency restructuring, some fear critical archives are at risk. The agency says it will retain records, but outside experts want concrete plans. By Keerti Gopal Sweeping changes underway at the federal agency tasked with protecting the nation’s forests could result in the loss of more than aContinue Reading
More than 50 countries are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia next week for the first international conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, which are the single biggest driver of climate change.Continue Reading
The Roscosmos Progress 95 cargo spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to resupply the Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station. NASA+ The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 95 spacecraft is safely in orbit and headed to the International Space Station following its launch at 6:21 p.m. EDT (3:21 a.m. Baikonur time Sunday, AprilContinue Reading
The Progress 93 cargo craft launches on Sept. 11, 2025, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan with three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to resupply the crew aboard the International Space Station. NASA+ NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel. Learn howContinue Reading
Electrification of transportation and the power grid all but require lithium to make batteries—but mining it takes a toll on delicate ecosystems. Still, there are reasons for hope. Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview byContinue Reading
Beneath East Africa’s Turkana Rift, scientists have found the crust is thinning to a critical point, suggesting the continent is gradually breaking apart. This “necking” process marks an advanced stage of rifting that could eventually lead to a new ocean forming millions of years from now. Surprisingly, the same geologicalContinue Reading
The head of the UN’s civil aviation agency, ICAO, has called for immediate global action to protect commercial flights from escalating military threats, including missiles, drones, and GPS signal jamming.Continue Reading
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Prof. Jana Houser of The Ohio State University about the massive tornadoes that hit the Midwest this week.Continue Reading
The federal government ordered Flaming Gorge water released and cuts to Lake Powell releases, to prevent collapse. The post Emergency plans for the Colorado River buy time, not solutions appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Assn. saysContinue Reading