The remnant of Typhoon Halong slammed the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, an area in Western Alaska hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system. More than a thousand people are displaced. (Image credit: Nat Herz)Continue Reading
It’s hard to keep up with the ever-changing trends of the fashion world. What’s “in” one minute is often out of style the next season, potentially causing you to re-evaluate your wardrobe. Staying current with the latest fashion styles can be wasteful and expensive, though. Roughly 92 million tons of textileContinue Reading
The cooling climate phenomenon known as La Niña could return between now and November, but it won’t stop the trend for warmer global temperatures caused by human activity, UN weather experts said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
New research reveals that a key biological carbon pump is weakening, threatening ecosystems and the climate. By Bob Berwyn Pictures of Earth from outer space often show the planet as a gaudy quilt. Shimmering aquamarine water covers more than 70 percent of its surface and those hues often seem toContinue Reading
The emerald ash borer is killing the native tree. How do we make the most of the time while it’s still here? The post Watching the Oregon ash vanish appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
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California is suing three plastic bag manufacturers that officials say are violating state law by providing bags billed as recyclable when they are in fact not, state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced.Continue Reading
Researchers have discovered chemical fingerprints of Earth’s earliest incarnation, preserved in ancient mantle rocks. A unique imbalance in potassium isotopes points to remnants of “proto Earth” material that survived the planet’s violent formation. The study suggests the original building blocks of Earth remain hidden beneath its surface, offering a directContinue Reading
José Gualinga discusses his Kichwa People of Sarayaku’s visionary Living Forest Declaration and the importance of collaborating across cultures and areas of expertise. By Katie Surma When José Gualinga took the stage in a packed New York University law school auditorium in September, he admitted to feeling emotional. Continue Reading
Nearly 80 per cent of the world’s poor – 887 million people – live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue. Continue Reading
The judge in Lighthiser v. The Traitor described climate change as a “children’s health emergency,” but found that the young plaintiffs lacked standing and the court did not have the authority to grant the relief they requested. By Dana Drugmand A federal district court in Montana Wednesday granted the TheContinue Reading
Two leading experts in the field of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) — Howard J. Herzog, a senior research engineer in the MIT Energy Initiative, and Niall Mac Dowell, a professor in energy systems engineering at Imperial College London — explore methods for removing carbon dioxide already in the atmosphereContinue Reading
Long before humans built cities or wrote words, our ancestors may have faced a hidden threat that shaped who we became. Scientists studying ancient teeth found that early humans, great apes, and even Neanderthals were exposed to lead millions of years ago. This toxic metal can damage the brain, yetContinue Reading