PFAS aren’t federally regulated as an air pollutant. Where does that leave concerned citizens?
Environment
Kanzi the Bonobo Redefined What It Means to Be Human
There was no hoax, no anthropomorphic trickery: Kanzi was simply, quietly, brilliant.
There was no hoax, no anthropomorphic trickery: Kanzi was simply, quietly, brilliant.
New Technologies Are Helping to Regrow Arctic Sea Ice
But should we use them?
But should we use them?
Farmers Turn to Living ‘Yam Sticks’ to Grow Their Crop and Spare the Forest
Scientists and yam breeders are trialing ways to replace these sticks through agroforestry, introducing living supports that can also improve the soil and provide other benefits to farmers.
Scientists and yam breeders are trialing ways to replace these sticks through agroforestry, introducing living supports that can also improve the soil and provide other benefits to farmers.
How Science Might Help Keep Wild Places Wild
Recreation researchers are studying how to minimize human impact on public lands while maximizing accessibility.
Recreation researchers are studying how to minimize human impact on public lands while maximizing accessibility.
Getting Along With Grizzly Bears
In rural Alaskan and Canadian communities, reducing conflict between people and their wild neighbors means both species must change their behavior
In rural Alaskan and Canadian communities, reducing conflict between people and their wild neighbors means both species must change their behavior
How 77 Tons of Radioactive Waste Ended Up in Brooklyn
A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.
A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.
Sunda Clouded Leopard Neofelis Diardi
They are solitary and nocturnal, moving silently through the forest to hunt primates, deer, and birds.
They are solitary and nocturnal, moving silently through the forest to hunt primates, deer, and birds.
Social Housing: A Climate Solution?
Fourth, the neighborhood is led by the residents—a microcosm of democracy.
Fourth, the neighborhood is led by the residents—a microcosm of democracy.
India Pioneers Emissions Market for Particulate Matter
Emissions market in Surat, Gujarat state puts a cap on fine particulate emissions
Emissions market in Surat, Gujarat state puts a cap on fine particulate emissions
Silent Danger: Researchers Tackle Chemicals That Threaten Health and Fertility
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere – from plastics to cosmetics – silently affecting our reproductive health. EU-funded researchers are shedding light on the risks and developing better tests to protect future generations.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere – from plastics to cosmetics – silently affecting our reproductive health. EU-funded researchers are shedding light on the risks and developing better tests to protect future generations.
The Fix for Parched Western States: Recycled Toilet Water
If it’s perfectly safe to drink purified wastewater, why aren’t drought-plagued states drinking more of it?
If it’s perfectly safe to drink purified wastewater, why aren’t drought-plagued states drinking more of it?
Traffic Noise Turns Galápagos Warblers Into Angry Birds
Once famed for their undisturbed natural ecosystems, the Galápagos Islands have seen a rise in road infrastructure and traffic in recent decades.
Once famed for their undisturbed natural ecosystems, the Galápagos Islands have seen a rise in road infrastructure and traffic in recent decades.
How Climate Change Threatens Eye Health
Cataracts, pink eye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure
Cataracts, pink eye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure
Saving America’s National Parks and Forests Means Shaking off the Rust of Inaction
Getting started can feel like an insurmountable challenge. But the more you act, the better you’ll get at it — and the more of a difference you’ll make.
Getting started can feel like an insurmountable challenge. But the more you act, the better you’ll get at it — and the more of a difference you’ll make.
New Analysis Shows That Tree Diversity Builds Climate Resilience and Boosts Economic Return
In the face of mounting threats from climate change, mixed species forests have been called an 'insurance policy' for UK forestry in a new literature review supported by DEFRA and Teagasc.
In the face of mounting threats from climate change, mixed species forests have been called an ‘insurance policy’ for UK forestry in a new literature review supported by DEFRA and Teagasc.