Environment
Climate Change Threatening Potato Chips?
April 28, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Climate change is threatening one of America’s favorite snack foods -- the potato chip.
Super Bloom in Southern California Carries Wildfire Risk
April 27, 2021, 11:15 am EDT
A wet winter in California caused a super bloom that carries a hidden danger.
It Could Be Snowing Microplastics in Siberia
April 24, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
New research found that it could be snowing microplastics in the Siberian wilderness.
Melting Glaciers Linked to Alaska Earthquakes
April 24, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
When Alaska’s glaciers melt, enormous weight is lifted off the land. The rebound puts extra stress on tectonic plates, making it easier for earthquakes to strike.
Amazon Rainforest Contributing to Climate Change, Study Says
April 24, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
The Amazon rainforest is not soaking up enough carbon dioxide to offset its impact on climate change, according to a new study.
Why This Lake in Colombia Is Disappearing
April 24, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
A lake in central Colombia is disappearing.
High-Tech Research Vessel to Look for DDT Dumped on Ocean Floor
April 23, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
The vessel will be searching the ocean floor off Santa Catalina Island.
World’s Rainforests Disappearing at Dizzying Rate
April 22, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Nearly two-thirds of Earth’s rainforests have been destroyed or degraded. Find out what’s causing the losses, and why they’ll be felt around the world.
Weight of Cities All Over the World Causing Them to Sink
April 21, 2021, 12:00 pm EDT
Cities all over the world are slowly sinking because of the sheer weight of their buildings and populations.
These Tiny Plastic Bottles Are Worse for the Planet Than the Big Ones
April 20, 2021, 12:05 pm EDT
Researchers say that smaller plastic bottles are not worth the toll they take on the environment.
