Environment
What Happens After You Put A Water Bottle In A Recycling Bin?
December 28, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
A new Greenpeace study says that only 5% of plastics are recycled.
Western Wildfires Cause More Health Issues in the East
December 19, 2022, 10:36 am EST
A new study found wildfires cause the most asthma-related emergencies and deaths hundreds of miles from where they’re burning.
Penguin Population Sees Sharp Decline In Parts Of East Antarctica
November 22, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Researchers at Mawson Station on the East Antarctic coast say the nearby population of Adélie penguins dropped by 43% over the past decade.
Scientists Hope To Unlock Secrets of ‘Indestructible Plant’
November 16, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
The Welwitschia plant, which grows in the Namib Desert in southern Africa, can live for thousands of years. Its name in Afrikaans, “tweeblaarkanniedood,” means “two leaves that cannot die.” Scientists are studying its DNA.
Former Berlin Airport Getting New Life As Eco-Friendly Community
November 16, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Tegel Airport, the main travel hub for Berlin for half a century, is getting an $8 billion facelift and will be turned into an eco-friendly community.
Climate Change May Be Forcing Lemurs, Monkeys Out Of Trees
November 8, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Scientists noticed monkeys and lemurs spending more time on the ground versus in the trees. Now they think they know why.
Worm Spit Fights Plastic Pollution
November 8, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
New research on a species of worms called "wax worms" reveals a unique plastic-destroying characteristic.
Did We Get It Wrong With Yosemite?
November 4, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
A new method for dating rock formation was applied to Yosemite Valley and the towering peaks and rock walls of the national park may be drastically younger than previously believed.
Biden Administration Announces Focus On Developing Floating Wind Turbine Platforms
November 4, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
The Biden administration announced new plans to develop a significant amount of floating, offshore wind electricity generation.
Solar Powered, Automated Boat Installed In Los Angeles River To Combat Trash Pollution
November 2, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
Los Angeles County officials have introduced a new approach as part of a multi-pronged plan to clean up urban waste pollution from area waterways.
