28 Major U.S. Cities Are Sinking, Mostly Because of Groundwater Withdrawal, Study Finds
May 8, 2025, 2:53 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA new study has revealed that 28 of the most populated cities in the U.S. are sinking, which can increase flood risks and weaken infrastructure. Further, researchers determined that 80% of total sinkage could be attributed to groundwater withdrawal for human…World’s Richest 10% Responsible for Two-Thirds of Global Heating Since 1990: Study
May 8, 2025, 11:22 am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The carbon footprint of the world’s wealthiest 10 percent has been responsible for two-thirds of global heating over the past 35 years, new research has found. The planet’s rapid temperature rise has driven heat waves and drought in the poorest areas of…Renewables Generated 43% of Electricity Used by Australia’s Main Power Grid in First Quarter of 2025
May 7, 2025, 4:37 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Australia’s main power grid saw a substantial rise in renewable energy generation — including solar and wind — over the past year. According to Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)’s Quarterly Energy Dynamics Report, the grid produced 43 percent of…10th Our Ocean Conference, and First Without U.S. Government, Leads to $9.1B for Ocean Conservation
May 7, 2025, 2:36 pm By Paige Bennett
The 10th annual Our Ocean Conference (OOC) took place from April 28 through April 30 in Busan, South Korea. As a result of the conference, which was the first that the U.S. government did not join, countries committed to investing a total of $9.1 billion…Grizzlies Could Make a Comeback in California, New Study Suggests
10:25pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
At the time of the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, grizzly bears numbered as many as 10,000. In the following years, the iconic carnivores were entirely eradicated, with the last one seen wandering alone in Sequoia National Park in 1924. Now, a new…Democratic States Sue Trump for Blocking New Wind Energy Projects
8:07pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Democratic attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit in Boston federal court to attempt to block President Donald Trump’s plan to suspend permitting and leasing of new wind energy projects. Plaintiffs say the action…Planting Flower Strips in Apple Orchards Could Save Farmers Up to $4K (£3K) per Hectare, Study Finds
12:41pm By Paige Bennett
A cost-effective secret to keeping pests at bay in an apple orchard? Perennial flowers. At least according to findings from a new study that explored how planting strips of wildflowers could affect apple orchards in England. In the study, scientists compiled…North American Bird Populations Are Collapsing in Places They Once Thrived: Study
10:52am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
North American bird populations are plummeting, especially in drylands, grasslands and the Arctic where they have historically been most abundant, new research has found. The analysis of almost 500 species of North American birds indicates that three out of…Scientists Map Where Orphan Wells Threaten Aquifers in the U.S.
Mon 11:30pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have for the first time compiled a map of groundwater variables to understand which aquifers in the United States are most vulnerable to being contaminated by “orphan wells” — gas and oil wells…Climbing Shoes Can Release Potentially Harmful Chemicals Into the Air of Bouldering Gyms, Study Says
Mon 7:11pm By Paige Bennett
In a new study, scientists are raising concerns over chemicals shed from climbing shoes in bouldering gyms. According to the study, abrasion from the shoes as they strike the holds can release chemicals into the indoor air breathed by climbers. The researchers…Trump Shuts Down 25 USGS Centers That Monitor Drought and Flooding Throughout the Country
Mon 12:57pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
More than two dozen United States Geological Service (USGS) centers that monitor the country’s waters for flooding and drought, as well as manage water supply levels to make sure communities don’t run out, have had their leases terminated by the Trump…In ‘Highly Unusual’ Move, Trump DOJ Sues to Block States From Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable for Climate Crisis
May 4, 2025, 5:42 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Michigan and Hawaii over their planned legal actions against fossil fuel companies for the harm their greenhouse gas emissions caused by contributing to the climate crisis. The…Trump’s Assault on Clean Energy Has Threatened or Destroyed More Than 62,000 U.S. Jobs: Report
May 2, 2025, 5:37 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
In President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, his executive orders, tariffs and attacks on clean energy have reversed momentum for clean energy jobs and manufacturing, which had experienced a boom over the past two years. A new report from…100-Year Storms Now Expected at Least Once a Decade in Bangladesh, Study Finds
May 2, 2025, 3:17 pm By Michael Riojas
What once were hundred-year extreme storms in Bangladesh could now strike the country once a decade or more due to climate change, a recent study from MIT shows. Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated places on Earth, with more than 170 million people…World’s Largest Electric Ship Sets Sail From Tasmania
May 2, 2025, 2:20 pm By Paige Bennett
A 426-foot-long electric ship — the largest of its kind in the world — launched from Tasmania this week, marking a milestone in the clean energy transition for maritime shipping. The Hull 096 boat, called China Zorrilla after the famous actress from…Solar Panels to Be Installed on Most New Homes in England as Part of Government’s Net-Zero Goals
May 2, 2025, 12:28 pm By Paige Bennett
Nearly all newly constructed homes in the United Kingdom will be required to install rooftop solar panels under the Labour Government’s new net-zero plans. The solar panels will need to be fitted on most new homes within two years of the start of…Grad Student Updates Century-Old Math Equation to Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency
May 1, 2025, 4:35 pm By Paige Bennett
Divya Tyagi, a graduate student at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), has revised a 100-year-old math equation to improve modeling for wind turbine efficiency. Tyagi used a century-old equation originally developed by aerodynamicist Hermann Glauert.…UK Unprepared for Impending Climate ‘Disaster’: Report
May 1, 2025, 2:41 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
A new report from the United Kingdom’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has found that the country is unprepared for future climate change impacts like heat waves, drought, floods and wildfires. The report cites an extreme lack of progress made since its last…Trump EPA Plans to Cancel 781 Environmental Justice Grants
Apr 30, 2025, 7:30 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to cancel 781 environmental justice grants that were issued under former President Joe Biden, according to a court filing last week that went relatively unnoticed, reported The Washington Post. The…Major Decline in Bug Splatter on Vehicles Raises Fears Over Disappearing UK Insects: Study
Apr 30, 2025, 3:14 pm By Paige Bennett
Many drivers may understand feeling sad or frustrated over bugs splattered across the front of the car from regular use. In just a short trip to work and back or to run errands, your car could have countless tiny splatters across the windshield, hood and front…
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