Environment
Harnessing Power of Wind, Women to Find Solutions for Toxic Ocean Microplastics
May 30, 2024, 12:05 pm EDT
Emily Penn co-founded eXXpedtion to sail around the globe and find solutions to eliminate toxic plastic pollution from the world’s oceans and inspire others to make a difference in their communities. To learn more about eXXpedition follow this link
Tropical Fruit Thriving in Nebraska in Winter?
May 30, 2024, 12:05 pm EDT
For pennies a day, a retired postal worker grows tropical fruit not in Florida, but in Nebraska – all year long. To learn more about this greenhouse design follow this link
Over 12,000 Miles Apart, Polar Ice Sheets Will Influence Each Other
May 30, 2024, 12:03 pm EDT
New research examines how a melting ice sheet near the North Pole can actually influence an ice sheet 12,000 miles away on the South Pole.
Stanley Cups Trend: Eco-Friendly Or Eco-Fail?
May 30, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Environmentalists are questioning whether the hyper-popular Stanley cups are actually solving an environmental problem. Or, is this a classic case of marketing-driven overconsumption?
Scientists to Trap Themselves in Arctic Winter While Studying Climate Change
May 30, 2024, 11:02 am EDT
In a few months, an international team of scientists will sail for the Arctic on a dangerous research mission that will leave them trapped in the ice while studying climate change.
EPA Cuts Toxic Emissions From Chemical Plants
May 18, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
A new rule issued Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency targets toxic air pollutants at 218 chemical plants.
What Killed At Least 750,000 River Fish In Iowa?
May 16, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Iowa officials are investigating a chemical spill that killed at least 750,000 fish in the East Nishnabotna River.
Planting Trees Is Good For Climate, Right? It’s Complicated
April 25, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
It’s long been understood that planting trees results in carbon storage, an action that can lead to a cooler climate. But in some cases, planting trees in tree-supportive locations where they’ve been removed may actually have the opposite effect. Here’s why.
Sea Warming Coincides With Alabama Coast Shark Increase
April 21, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
According to a new study, the number of bull sharks in Mobile Bay has drastically increased coinciding with sea warming. If the trend continues, could the Alabama coast see even more drastic changes?
Why Beet Juice Helps Cities Keep Roads Clear In Winter
April 21, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
For the past decade or so, cities across the U.S. have turned to beet juice as an additive to road salt. Here’s why.
