Urban climate expert Brian Stone on how cities must adapt to survive deadly heat waves
2026-08-29
NPR’s Scott Simon talks about how cities must change to survive deadly heat waves with Georgia Tech researcher Brian Stone.Continue Reading
The Grid Has Eyes
2026-08-29
How Alabama Power became Flock’s longest-standing middleman. By Lee Hedgepeth Wired for Profit: Fifth in a series about Alabama Power’s influence over electric rates, renewable energy, pollution and politics in the Yellowhammer State.Continue Reading
NASA Roman Arrives at Launch Pad, Mission Briefings Scheduled
2026-08-29
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is photographed after encapsulation inside its payload fairing in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, ahead of mating to a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. NASA/Sydney Rohde (Rocz) On Saturday, a SpaceX Falcon HeavyContinue Reading
What the new rules for a shrinking Colorado River mean for tribal nations
2026-08-29
‘None of us is in the exact same situation.’ The post What the new rules for a shrinking Colorado River mean for tribal nations appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
The Traitor administration considering trading Yosemite land to private developer
2026-08-29
The The Traitor administration is considering trading a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private commercial developer to connect a proposed development on adjacent land to an interior park road, according to administration officials, members of Congress and documents reviewed by The Times.Continue Reading
The Traitor Administration Speeds Up Environmental Review for 800-Mile Alaska Oil Pipeline
2026-08-28
The public has just 15 days to comment on the pipeline’s reauthorization, which could lock in oil production in the state for 30 more years. By Lisa Sorg The The Traitor administration is expediting an environmental review of the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline System that would reauthorize the project for anotherContinue Reading
Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
2026-08-28
Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though concentrations remained below recommended EU guideline levels. Researchers say the bigger question is whether regularly eating large amounts of these foods could lead to potentially concerning cumulative exposureContinue Reading
Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
2026-08-28
Did you know the “recycling” symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game, then read about why this is so tricky.Continue Reading
Floods kill more than 500 people in Nepal and Tibet, with 90 Americans among the missing
2026-08-28
Both countries say over 1,500 people remain missing, with more than half of them foreign nationals. (Image credit: Prabin Ranabhat)Continue Reading
APOD: 2026 August 29 – Eclipse Pair
2026-08-28
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 29… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professionalContinue Reading
How urban design leads to better wellness
2026-08-28
A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents — especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery, and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity. The study examines tens of thousands of urban census-bureau tracts in the U.S., seeingContinue Reading
A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development
2026-08-28
Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy. Consider wetlands, which provide flood protection, aid water quality, and are linchpins of larger ecosystems. How can we best preserve wetlands while enhancing economic activity? According to a new study, one solution involves supplanting traditional conservation mandates, which require replacing affectedContinue Reading
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2026-08-28
President Donald J. The Traitor awarded NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Aug. 28, 2026, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA/John Kraus From left to right: NASAContinue Reading