Why Are Bees Making Less Honey?
Jan 5, 2024, 5:34 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSince the 1990s, honey yields in the United States have been decreasing, but scientists and honey producers have not known why, according to a press release from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). Now, a new study by researchers at Penn State has…Climate Crisis Is Making Sugar and Sweets More Expensive, Experts Say
Jan 5, 2024, 3:30 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesOne of the biggest commodities in the world, sugar, is being impacted by the climate crisis. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), climate change has driven the cost of sugar globally to its highest levels since 2011. The planet is heating…Startup Turns Old Wind Turbine Blades Into Furniture
Jan 5, 2024, 2:02 pm By Paige BennettCanvus, a startup company based in Avon, Ohio, is reusing blades from old wind turbines to make furniture. Wind turbines have a lifespan of about 30 years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, although blades frequently need to be replaced sooner than…Africa’s Birds of Prey Are Experiencing an Extinction Crisis
Jan 4, 2024, 6:51 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesBirds of prey in Africa are currently experiencing an extinction crisis, with more than two-thirds potentially threatened, according to a new study by an international research team led by The Peregrine Fund and researchers from the University of St. Andrews.…Germany Reached 55% Renewable Energy in 2023
Jan 4, 2024, 3:55 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesIn 2023, 55 percent of Germany’s power came from renewables — an increase of 6.6 percent, according to energy regulator Bundesnetzagentur, reported Reuters. Europe’s biggest national economy has a goal of 80 percent green energy by 2030. The country…Divers Find Plastic Litter Accumulating in Lake Tahoe
Jan 4, 2024, 1:52 pm By Paige BennettResearchers completing the first dive survey of Lake Tahoe have found an accumulation of plastic litter in a small section of the lake. Lake Tahoe, which lies on the border of California and Nevada, is the 10th deepest lake in the world. Last year, researchers…Simple Cleaning Techniques Can Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals From Wildfires
Jan 3, 2024, 6:32 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe smell of campfire smoke is as associated with summer nights as woodsmoke from fireplaces and woodstoves is with winter. It adds an ancient scent and particles to the air that stick to your skin, hair and clothes. Wildfire smoke likewise doesn’t just…Switching to Plant-Based Diets Could Save More Than 200,000 Lives per Year, Study Finds
Jan 3, 2024, 4:36 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMany people have heard that switching to a more plant-based diet has health benefits. But while adjusting your diet may be a personal choice, its impacts are far from just individual. According to a recent study by an international team of researchers,…Colorado E-Bike Rebate Program Temporarily Suspended Due to Unexpectedly High Demand
Jan 3, 2024, 1:39 pm By Paige BennettColorado has suspended applications for its e-bike rebate program — at least temporarily. The reason? The program was incredibly popular, so much so that it ran out of its initial funding ahead of schedule. The program started in August 2023, and interested…Newborn Southern Resident Orca Whale Spotted in Puget Sound
Jan 2, 2024, 6:10 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA new baby orca whale was spotted recently in Washington State’s Puget Sound with the southern resident orca whales’ J pod, reported The Seattle Times. According to researchers, the calf is likely only a few days old. Brad Hanson, a wildlife biologist with…Japan Earthquake Kills at Least 55, Displaces Thousands as Rescue Efforts Continue
Jan 2, 2024, 4:36 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day has killed at least 55 people, reported Reuters. Freezing temperatures were making the efforts of approximately 3,000 rescuers to reach people trapped beneath demolished…5 Big Oil Companies Likely Gave Shareholders Record Payouts for 2023: IEEFA Estimate
Jan 2, 2024, 3:30 pm By Paige BennettFive of the top Big Oil companies in the world were expected to pay shareholders over $100 billion for 2023. The estimated 2023 payouts from BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies were on track to surpass the dividend payments and share buybacks from…Birding 101: Everything You Need to Know
Dec 22, 2023, 8:22 pm By Olivia Rosane
Quick Key Facts More than 45 million people bird in the U.S., spending around $41 billion a year on their hobby. U.S. ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey published what is largely considered the first modern bird guide in 1889 titled Birds: Through an…Arctic Waters Are Emitting More Carbon as They Warm, Study Finds
Dec 22, 2023, 8:21 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe Arctic Ocean may be the planet’s smallest ocean, but it is an important carbon sink that absorbs up to 198 million tons of carbon annually, according to a press release from NASA. However, a recent study has shown that thawing permafrost and runoff rich…Indonesia to Fine Palm Oil Companies $310 Million for Destroying Forests
Dec 22, 2023, 4:34 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesOn Friday, Indonesia said palm oil companies operating inside forested areas would be fined a total of $310 million, reported Reuters. Indonesia and Malaysia are responsible for most of the world’s palm oil production — 85 percent — a major driver of…Brazil’s Congress Passes Bill to Pave Highway Through Heart of Amazon Rainforest
Dec 22, 2023, 10:21 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. Spanning eight countries, it has been called the “lungs of the planet” for its vital service of converting enormous amounts of carbon dioxide into oxygen. Now, Brazilian lawmakers have approved a…U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Air Pollution Rule
Dec 21, 2023, 3:09 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe United States Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear oral arguments in a case looking to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing a federal regulation — the “Good Neighbor” Rule — that protects people in states…Biden Administration Announces New Steps to Launch American Climate Corps
Dec 20, 2023, 5:23 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe Biden administration has announced new steps and unlocked funding to launch its new federal program, the American Climate Corps, that aims to employ thousands of young Americans in the conservation, clean energy and climate resilience sectors. Seven…California Approves Rules for Converting Sewage Into Drinking Water
Dec 20, 2023, 3:06 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesIn a unanimous vote, the California State Water Resources Control Board has approved its first standards for converting sewage waste into drinking water that can be piped directly into the taps of households and businesses. It’s a historic moment for a state…Wildfires Increasing in Size and Quantity in Eastern U.S., Study Finds
Dec 20, 2023, 1:56 pm By Paige BennettWhile major wildfires in the U.S. have typically afflicted the west coast in recent years, a a new study based on data from over 30 years has found an increase in the size and frequency of wildfires on the opposite side of the country. The study, published in…
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