Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds. (Image credit: Gemunu Amarasinghe)Continue Reading
As the world struggles to reduce climate-warming carbon emissions, India has pledged to do its part, and its success is critical: In 2023, India was the third-largest carbon emitter worldwide. The Indian government has committed to having net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. To fulfill that promise, India will need toContinue Reading
A doctoral candidate examining air pollution effects in mostly Black and Latino neighborhoods in Detroit was among the wave of researchers who have had federal funds halted. By Siri Chilukuri For two years, Ember McCoy has been researching air quality and the gaps in data collection in neighborhoods in SouthwestContinue Reading
The Min protein system prevents abnormal cell division in bacteria, but is poorly understood. Researchers have uncovered how engineered e.coli bacteria control protein levels for maximum efficiency., Read MoreContinue Reading
More than 800 American scientists attended the European Geophysical Union’s conference in Austria to present new research on climate change, pollution and other urgent environmental topics. By Bob Berwyn VIENNA, Austria—The global science community promised late last Friday that it would rally around American researchers and rise to meet aContinue Reading
Traitor 47’s rapid-fire spending cuts have affected communities all over the country–including strongholds of his supporters. One of them is Rising Sun, Maryland. The town had won two FEMA grants designed to mitigate the effects of catastrophic flooding. And though the area voted overwhelmingly to support The Traitor’s re-election, hisContinue Reading
The halt threatens jobs and holds back energy production at a time the president has claimed an “energy emergency,” state attorneys general said.Continue Reading
Republicans in Congress are clashing over whether to repeal Biden-era clean energy tax credits that are a lifeline for some of their constituents.Continue Reading
Farmers today face a number of challenges, from supply chain stability to nutrient and waste management. But hanging over everything is the need to maintain profitability amid changing markets and increased uncertainty. Fyto, founded by former MIT staff member Jason Prapas, is offering a highly automated cultivation system to addressContinue Reading
Panamanian authorities and residents say that with the humanitarian crisis came an environmental crisis that will take years to reverse.Continue Reading
‘Pay for presence’ aims to compensate ranchers for predator-related losses, but Western states might not be able to afford it. The post The hidden costs of wolf conservation appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Friendship comes with complex pros and cons — possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas., Read MoreContinue Reading
Climate change deaths are largely underreported as the crisis impacts millions and strains an already overburdened healthcare system, according to a new Amnesty International report. By Keerti Gopal When torrential rain in 2022 flooded Abdul Latif’s village in Badin, Pakistan, his roof caved in and he and his six childrenContinue Reading