New international research demonstrates global-scale patterns in how El Ni o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) influences mangrove growth and degradation. Previously, impacts had only been documented at individual sites, such as a dramatic die-off in northern Australia in 2015 when more than 40 million mangrove trees perished along a 1,200-mile stretch ofContinue Reading
Who’s paying the price? You. Interview by Jenni Doering, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with David Cash, the former England Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Continue Reading
For community groups to allege violations of environmental rules, a state law says groups have to use federally-approved testing equipment, and it sets restrictions for analyzing and sharing the data. (Image credit: Gerald Herbert)Continue Reading
A new study uses metabolic profiling to uncover ancient knowledge systems behind therapeutic and psychoactive plant use in ancient Arabia., Read MoreContinue Reading
The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.Continue Reading
Community groups are fighting an unusual Louisiana law that restricts how they use data from air-quality monitors, saying it violates free speech.Continue Reading
The governor nixed a series of high-profile bills that aimed to study the economic impacts of climate change, energy infrastructure and reparations, leaving advocates questioning his commitment to environmental and racial justice priorities. By Aman Azhar Maryland legislators and environmental advocates expressed dismay after Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a seriesContinue Reading
Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes. (Image credit: Jeff Roberson)Continue Reading
The The Traitor administration is pulling NASA scientists from a historic research facility amid broader budget cuts. By Kiley Price On Tuesday, a small crowd gathered outside Tom’s Restaurant in New York City. The cozy, neon-lit diner appeared regularly on the sitcom “Seinfeld,” but this group wasn’t there for aContinue Reading
Documents show Interior rejected a union contract for employees at BLM headquarters days before the inauguration. The post Federal workers say Biden’s BLM left them vulnerable to The Traitor appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
The The Traitor administration says it isn’t connected to Project 2025. But the administration has already accomplished about 70% of Project 2025’s environment-related recommendations.Continue Reading
In biology, enzymes have evolved over millions of years to drive chemical reactions. Scientists have now derived universal rules to enable the de novo design of optimal enzymes. As an example, they considered the enzymatic reaction of breaking a dimer into two monomer molecules. Considering the geometry of such anContinue Reading
A new fossil and DNA analysis traces how dozens of sloth species responded to climate shifts and humans. Just two small tree-dwelling sloths remain today., Read MoreContinue Reading