A third Atlantic hurricane usually doesn’t form until three weeks from now. Yet here’s Ernesto, bearing down on Bermuda.
Environment
How to Remove Pesticide Residue From Fruits & Vegetables
A recent report from the American Chemical Society analyzed data provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and found that 20 percent of 59 different produce categories posed significant health risks to consumers despite current pesticide limits.
A recent report from the American Chemical Society analyzed data provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and found that 20 percent of 59 different produce categories posed significant health risks to consumers despite current pesticide limits.
Batteries Are a Growing Source of ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution
Researchers have discovered that the manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of environmental contamination from a sub-class of so-called “forever chemicals.”
Researchers have discovered that the manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of environmental contamination from a sub-class of so-called “forever chemicals.”
Hope Blooms: A Tale of Two Manzanitas
A single Franciscan manzanita plant nicknamed Francie, the last of its kind from the wild, charts an unlikely comeback in San Francisco.
A single Franciscan manzanita plant nicknamed Francie, the last of its kind from the wild, charts an unlikely comeback in San Francisco.
Becoming a Conscious Consumer Starts at Home
Conscious consumerism is on the rise. Shoppers — especially younger generations — are opting to support brands that align with their values and don’t contribute to the degradation of the planet.
Conscious consumerism is on the rise. Shoppers — especially younger generations — are opting to support brands that align with their values and don’t contribute to the degradation of the planet.
Geoengineering Gains Momentum, but Governance Is Lacking, Critics Say
Most SAI research to date involves modeling, while small-scale experimentation is foundering. SAI, though likely capable of cooling Earth’s climate, comes laden with governance challenges, myriad uncertainties and knock-on effects to the climate, ecosystems and human health.
Most SAI research to date involves modeling, while small-scale experimentation is foundering. SAI, though likely capable of cooling Earth’s climate, comes laden with governance challenges, myriad uncertainties and knock-on effects to the climate, ecosystems and human health.
Politicians Don’t Get How Popular Climate Action Is. That’s a Problem.
The misperception gap widens when officials get more money from fossil fuel interests.
The misperception gap widens when officials get more money from fossil fuel interests.
What a Bioluminescent Petunia Had to Teach Me
I bought a glowing plant. It led me down a rabbit hole of radiant mushrooms, 19th century experiments and a modern rivalry between scientists in Russia and the Americas.
I bought a glowing plant. It led me down a rabbit hole of radiant mushrooms, 19th century experiments and a modern rivalry between scientists in Russia and the Americas.
It’s Not the End, We Have Several Possible Futures: Interview With Indigenous Author Ailton Krenak
For decades, scientists have been warning that the world is heading toward catastrophic scenarios due to climate change.
For decades, scientists have been warning that the world is heading toward catastrophic scenarios due to climate change.
Why Are Greens So Scared of Trump V2?
The fear is that a second Trump presidency would demolish chances of reversing the worst effects of climate change before it’s too late.
The fear is that a second Trump presidency would demolish chances of reversing the worst effects of climate change before it’s too late.
Denmark’s Radical Plan for a Plant-Based Future
Danish authorities see reducing meat and dairy consumption as key to reaching the Nordic state's goal of cutting carbon emissions by 70 percent before 2030, when compared to 1990.
Danish authorities see reducing meat and dairy consumption as key to reaching the Nordic state’s goal of cutting carbon emissions by 70 percent before 2030, when compared to 1990.
Shark Fin Consumption Wanes in Thailand, Yet Demand Persists, Report Shows
Consumption of shark fin has declined by more than one-third in Thailand since 2017, according to a new report from wildlife advocacy group WildAid.
Consumption of shark fin has declined by more than one-third in Thailand since 2017, according to a new report from wildlife advocacy group WildAid.
‘The Sky Is the Limit’: Solar Program Opens New Opportunities for Chicago Trainees
548 Foundation helps Illinois reach equity goals, while connecting employers with desperately needed highly-trained workers.
548 Foundation helps Illinois reach equity goals, while connecting employers with desperately needed highly-trained workers.
Guardians of the Canopy: Celebrating the Orangutan’s Vital Role in the Ecosystem
A Call to Action for International Orangutan Day
A Call to Action for International Orangutan Day
Chatterbox Chimps Converse Just Like Humans (But With More Gestures)
Across human languages and cultures, conversing involves listening to the speaker and rapidly responding to them.
Across human languages and cultures, conversing involves listening to the speaker and rapidly responding to them.
The Grass Is Always Greener…Than Kentucky Bluegrass
Grass species grow in two primary categories; warm season thrivers and cool season thrivers (Kentucky Bluegrass is the latter).
Grass species grow in two primary categories; warm season thrivers and cool season thrivers (Kentucky Bluegrass is the latter).