Environment
How London’s Emissions Zone Rules Changed Kids' Commutes
October 8, 2024, 11:57 am EDT
New research shows how London’s ultra-low emissions zones not only cleared the air of pollution but also got kids out of cars and onto bikes and scooters, transforming how they commute to school while boosting their health.
What Has Caused Devastating Flooding Worldwide?
October 7, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Extreme flooding has gripped several countries around the world this week, and scientists fear these events will become more extreme and more frequent with climate change.
Why Geologists Scooped Up Lava From Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano
October 3, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is in another round of eruptions and scientists are taking advantage by grabbing samples of fresh, dangerously hot lava. Watch the video to learn why they did it and how volcanoes can change the weather for months after they erupt.
This California Lake Is Getting A Dye Job For Science
September 18, 2024, 12:46 pm EDT
Researchers are dyeing McLeod Lake in Stockton, California pink to see why some years have worse algal blooms than others.
Gatlinburg Nonprofit Plants Trees To Bring Hope
September 16, 2024, 8:27 pm EDT
Smoky Mountain Roots, started after the devastating 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, aims to bring hope and help recovery by planting native trees and sowing seeds in the scorched forest. They also want to keep kudzu and other invasive plants out. A local resident named Cherise Guesford is leading the effort. Here’s why.
Storm Wipes Out Hundreds of Florida Sea Turtle Nests, But …
September 11, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Sea turtle nests along parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Anna Maria Island and Sarasota County beaches, took a hit from a recent storm. We talked to an expert from Mote Marine Lab about what this means. Take a look.
Nature Could Help Filter ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Study Shows
September 11, 2024, 5:20 am EDT
The federal government earlier this year put limits on PFAS chemicals, or “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. But filtering them out is a challenge. Scientists at MIT may have found a nature-based solution. Forever chemicals are long lasting in the environment and linked to a host of serious health issues including low birthweight and cancer.
Study Links Plastic, Fuel To Laundry List Of Health Issues
August 26, 2024, 10:59 am EDT
A new research study published in the New England Journal of Medicine links the increasing production of plastic and fossil fuel usage to a long list of possible health issues.
A River Runs … Pink?
August 20, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Locals were stunned to find this river flowing bright pink. How did that happen?
Why Are Alaska’s Pristine Rivers Turning Orange?
July 30, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Researchers are taking a close look at a massive, remote part of Alaska where the normally pristine waters have turned a cloudy orange. For more information, click here.
