Invasive species cost the United States billions of dollars. Climate change could make the situation worse. By Kiley Price Climate change is one of the top threats to vulnerable species around the world, driving widespread losses of plants and animals that can’t adapt fast enough. But at the same time,Continue Reading
China is rapidly replacing its aging diesel trucks with electric models, signaling a major shift in the world’s largest vehicle marketContinue Reading
Researchers have finally assigned a strange 3.4-million-year-old foot to Australopithecus deyiremeda, confirming that Lucy’s species wasn’t alone in ancient Ethiopia. This hominin had an opposable big toe for climbing but still walked upright in a distinct style. Isotope tests show it ate different foods from A. afarensis, revealing clear ecologicalContinue Reading
The endangerment finding allows the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases—the primary cause of climate change—under the Clean Air Act. If the finding is repealed, Charlotte’s annual air pollution could increase by as much as 940 tons. By Lisa Sorg There was a time when the air pollution in Charlotte, NorthContinue Reading
NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission andContinue Reading
Long-polluted waterways near Chicago are part of a system of natural and manmade barriers keeping invasive crustaceans at bay, a recent study suggests. By K.R. Callaway Through the murky waters of the Illinois River, scud have been moving steadily toward Lake Michigan. Scientists suggest the tiny crustaceans, an invasive speciesContinue Reading
Long-term inhalation of toxic air appears to dull the protective power of regular workouts, according to a massive global study spanning more than a decade and over a million adults. While exercise still helps people live longer, its benefits shrink dramatically in regions with heavy fine particle pollution—especially above keyContinue Reading
Fluvanna County planners will vote in January to assess whether a proposal by Tenaska fits its comprehensive plan. By Charles Paullin FORK UNION, Va.–The Fluvanna County Planning Commission again has delayed a vote on a proposed natural gas plant in Virginia that would bolster the PJM Interconnection regional grid.Continue Reading
As batteries have gotten cheaper and more powerful, they have enabled the electrification of everything from vehicles to lawn equipment, power tools, and scooters. But electrifying homes has been a slower process. That’s because switching from gas appliances often requires ripping out drywall, running new wires, and upgrading the electrical box.Continue Reading
Indigenous fire practices are slowly regaining wider acceptance in California, but the dream of burning freely based on the needs of the land is still a long way off.Continue Reading
Human development and climate-driven sea level rise are accelerating global beach erosion and undermining the natural processes that sustain coastal ecosystems. Studies reveal that urban activity on the sand harms biodiversity in every connected zone, magnifying worldwide erosion risks., Read MoreContinue Reading
The proposed project promises hydro-powered data and cutting-edge cooling technology, yet questions remain about its true environmental footprint and local impact as it borders indigenous land and a national wildlife refuge. By Ryan Krugman Once a Cold War outpost near Maine’s northern border, the former Loring Air Force Base couldContinue Reading
The newly-expanded Expedition 73 crew. In the front row (from left) are the newest crew members Chris Williams from NASA and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev. In the back are, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov, NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman, Roscosmos cosmonaut AlexeyContinue Reading