In Brief: Methane ‘hot spots’ in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta are more likely to be found where recent wildfires burned into the tundra, altering carbon emissions from the land. In Alaska’s largest river delta, tundra that has been scorched by wildfire is emitting more methane than the rest of the landscapeContinue Reading
This animation shows global sea level data collected by the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite from July 26 to Aug. 16. Red and orange indicate higher-than-average ocean heights, while blue represents lower-than-average heights. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech In Brief: Data on sea surface heights around the world from the international SurfaceContinue Reading
5 June marks the 52nd World Environment Day, led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and hosted by Jeju, South Korea, under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. Continue Reading
Not so long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar power. But now, with the coming of power-hungry AI platforms, they’re bypassing the grid, building their own gas-fired power plants on site. By Dylan Baddour, Arcelia Martin NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas—Abigail Lindsey worriesContinue Reading
New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future. (Image credit: Noah Berger)Continue Reading
The Inflation Reduction Act led to growth in manufacturing jobs, with most benefits going to GOP-voting states. But Republicans have done little to stop a repeal. By Dan Gearino One of the largest manufacturing investments in Ohio’s history has transformed cornfields in a rural county into a battery factory thatContinue Reading
As coral reefs bleach, fish stocks collapse, and sea temperatures break records, world leaders are heading to the French Riviera — not for leisure, but for one of the most urgent diplomatic gatherings of the year.Continue Reading
Bjorn Lomborg has for years promoted the idea that fossil fuels are crucial for humankind through syndicated newspaper columns, best-selling books and appearances on TV shows including HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher. He’s been called a “friend” by The Traitor administration energy secretary and former fracking executive Chris WrightContinue Reading
Santa Fe’s Sundance Native Lab has evolved to embrace the multihyphenate artists of today. The post Indigenous filmmakers get support from Sundance appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
It isn’t just meteorologists and technicians being forced out of their jobs. The The Traitor administration proposes even deeper cuts to weather science.Continue Reading
A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes., Read MoreContinue Reading
Whether it was her history making win in 2017. Or the history she made as only the second woman elected to lead a country to give birth while IN office. Or her decision to step away from power after leading New Zealand through crisis after crisis. Jacinda Ardern could neverContinue Reading