Environment
The World’s Whitest Paint Could Help Cool the Planet
May 28, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
Engineers at Purdue have created the world’s whitest paint that can passively cool better than your average central air conditioning.
Shocking Air Pollution Facts Paint a Dire Picture
May 28, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
Air pollution is a leading cause of death worldwide. It affects children before they are born and even indoor air pollution is a problem.
Evidence of Nuclear Fission Detected at Chernobyl
May 28, 2021, 10:32 am EDT
More than three decades after the worst nuclear disaster in history, scientists say reactions are occurring at the shuttered plant.
Snake River Named ‘Most Endangered’ in U.S.
May 27, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
The environmental group American Rivers has released its annual list of the 10 “most endangered” rivers in the United States.
Bitcoin Mining Could Derail China’s Climate Goals, New Study Says
May 27, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
Greenhouse gas emissions related to bitcoin mining could undermine China’s efforts to become carbon-neutral.
Floating Luxury Eco-Hotel Would Create Its Own Electricity
May 26, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
Turkish designers have created plans for an environmentally friendly luxury hotel in Qatar.
Dangerous Nuclear Meltdown Wastewater to Be Dumped In Ocean
May 26, 2021, 12:01 pm EDT
Officials say it’s the best way to dispose of the water. But environmentalists, local fishermen and neighboring countries have concerns.
Red Tide Spike Off Fort Myers Beach Causes Dead Animal Influx
May 22, 2021, 5:57 pm EDT
Scientists are monitoring increasing levels of red tide off the coast of Fort Myers Beach and the surrounding area.
Champs Élysées to Get a Much-Needed Makeover
May 22, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
An architecture firm in Paris has proposed a total reconstruction of the iconic Champs Élysées boulevard to reduce traffic congestion and make the space greener and more pedestrian friendly.
Group Models Discharge From Piney Point
May 20, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A group of researchers says the wastewater being discharged into Tampa Bay from the Piney Point industrial site is behaving exactly as expected. To read more click here
