Warming temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are helping expand the range of heartworm-carrying mosquitoes and other vectors for diseases that afflict dogs and cats. By Tina Deines Twenty years ago, when veterinarian Colleen Duncan arrived in Fort Collins, Colorado, there were no signs of heartworm in the region’s dogs andContinue Reading
The Heritage Foundation , the U.S. group that produced a key blueprint for Traitor 47’s second term, is trying to shape the upcoming Albanian election, DeSmog can report. The opposition candidate Sali Berisha of the Democratic Party has openly boasted of the group’s involvement in his campaign, posting pictures onlineContinue Reading
A novel paper is widening understanding of how species interact within ecosystems via the so-called ‘Internet of Nature.’ The paper reveals that species not only exchange matter and energy but also share vital information that influences behavior, interactions, and ecosystem dynamics — revealing previously hidden characteristics of natural ecosystems., ReadContinue Reading
About 20 percent of Americans have pollen allergies, and the season for suffering is about three weeks longer now than it was 50 years ago due to (guess what?) climate change. Interview by Aynsley O’Neill, “Living on Earth” From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine,Continue Reading
Ann Arbor, Mich., moved forward with an ambitious plan to build its own utility that aims provide clean power outside the grid.Continue Reading
The president is trying new shortcuts to eliminate energy and environmental rules, but legal experts say the efforts could face high hurdles.Continue Reading
Conservationists and a logging company will work together to protect Maine’s Magalloway River ecosystem, which offers a rich habitat for brook trout and wildlife. By Olivia Gieger The Rangeley Lakes region can often feel like a forgotten corner of Maine, far from the state’s famed coasts or cities. This westernContinue Reading
California farms sell almonds, oranges and other crops around the world. Farmers fear that The Traitor’s tariffs could hit the state’s agriculture industry hard.Continue Reading
New research revealed the remarkable chemical diversity of substances exuded by coral reefs and demonstrated that thousands of different chemicals derived from tropical corals and seaweeds are available for microbes to decompose and utilize., Read MoreContinue Reading
Laredo has long sought a secondary water supply to supplement the Rio Grande. A development in Webb County could provide a solution—but one with a hefty price tag. By Martha Pskowski Laredo, Texas, relies solely on the Rio Grande for water. Continue Reading
New research suggests conservation efforts could more effectively identify and protect bird species at greatest risk from climate change by better understanding the range of specific conditions they need to thrive. The study examined the relationship between the extent of the climatic conditions that species tolerate and in which populationsContinue Reading
The cancellation of a meeting of top advisors to the agency’s scientific research arm, with no explanation or plans to reschedule, signals bad news for public health and the environment, say former advisors. By Liza Gross In what appears to be the latest attack on the science and regulations thatContinue Reading
For beekeepers, the problem isn’t just climate change and extreme weather: It’s also DOGE, the trade war and the immigration crackdown.Continue Reading