Until recently, when a Massachusetts shellfish warden needed to know how much rain had fallen overnight before deciding whether to close a shellfishing area, the process might look something like this: call a local resident who happened to own a rain gauge, ask for the measurement, write it down, andContinue Reading
How will global access to food, water, and energy evolve in coming decades? A new study co-authored by MIT researchers suggests the answers could be very different depending on region, resource, and income. Based on extensive modeling of many different resource scenarios, the study finds that in some regions, lower-incomeContinue Reading
After a 71-day protest, the last of the 100-plus-year-old trees was cut down southeast of Tucson. The post The ‘grandmother’ cottonwood trees bulldozed for the border wall appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Giving zoo lions whole carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule appears to bring out more natural behavior. The lions spent nearly three times longer feeding, engaged in more tearing and manipulating of food, and rested more heavily after meals. Their activity then increased gradually during the fasting period, closely resembling theContinue Reading
All three candidates agree on the need for lower energy costs. Only two see a need to lower greenhouse gas emissions. By Delger Erdenesanaa, The Maine Monitor As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter—butContinue Reading
This week, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., one of the world’s biggest makers of coffee pods, launched a new way of brewing coffee it says will slash waste. Continue Reading
Tackling air pollution and climate change together can save millions of lives, reduce global warming and generate roughly $15 in economic benefits for every $1 spent, a new UN-backed report has revealed.Continue Reading
Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial species., Read MoreContinue Reading
Warehouse and data center development, backed by millions in tax incentives, is reshaping Rockland County, with residents losing trust in local officials and promising change at the ballot box. By Leana Carbonez NY-17: The third in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contestedContinue Reading
An enormous pulse of wave energy will soon reach Southern California and continue north, raising sea levels by half a foot and increasing threats from swells and tides.Continue Reading
European supermarkets say the industry needs a long-term sustainable solution to keep mackerel and herring stocks healthy. By Johnny Sturgeon Europe’s fish stocks are in such dire straits that even the retailers who rely on them are now telling the fishing industry to slow down. Continue Reading
Climate change is increasing the frequency of the blooms. Here’s what you need to know. The post Toxic algal blooms are spreading across the West appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Ancient pottery from Tampa Bay appears to have been made by migrant craftspeople who brought specialized Mississippian pottery-making knowledge hundreds of miles south. Remarkably, they even incorporated crushed fragments of older homeland pottery into new vessels, preserving a physical link to their past across generations., Read MoreContinue Reading