Most Americans Are Oblivious to ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Their Risks, Survey Finds
Nov 20, 2023, 8:11 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes“Nonstick,” “waterproof” and “stain-resistant” are all commonplace terms that are self-explanatory. But the “forever chemicals” behind the coatings that give products the ability to resist grease, water and oil are not so well-known, it turns…Trees May Absorb More CO2 to Help Mitigate Climate Crisis, New Modeling Suggests
Nov 20, 2023, 6:02 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesTrees and other plants are known for their air purifying capabilities, providing oxygen to the millions of species on our planet. Planting more trees and preserving the ones we have has been one of the strategies being used to help mitigate the effects of the…Ohio Commission Decides to Allow Fracking in State Parks
Nov 20, 2023, 2:42 pm By Paige BennettA government commission in Ohio has decided to open some state parks and wildlife areas to fracking. The decision comes amid an investigation on allegations of possible fraudulent support from an industry group representing energy companies, The Associated…EU Agrees to Stop Plastic Waste Exports to Non-OECD Nations Unable to Process It
Nov 20, 2023, 11:18 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesEuropean Union (EU) member states and lawmakers have reached an agreement to stop exports of certain types of waste, including plastics, to countries outside the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) group of mostly rich countries…‘Climate Change Is Here’: Every Part of the U.S. Will Suffer Climate-Related Disasters, Report Finds
Nov 17, 2023, 6:12 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesEarlier this week, the U.S. Global Change Research Program released the United States’ Fifth National Climate Assessment, an overview of the effects climate change is having on the country. The main message of the assessment is clear: Every part of the…USDA Updates Plant Hardiness Map With Many Areas Moving Into Warmer Zones
Nov 17, 2023, 3:52 pm By Paige BennettThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone map, a map of the U.S. that helps gardeners decide what plants will grow best in their local areas, based on average annual extreme minimum winter temperature. The updates show an average…All Aquatic Species in Mouths of Rivers Contaminated by Microplastics, Study Finds
Nov 17, 2023, 2:09 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMicroplastics — tiny fragments of plastic products and industrial waste — are now so pervasive in Earth’s environment that they are found everywhere from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest parts of the ocean. According to a new report, all aquatic…4 of the Most Picturesque Car-Free Towns in the U.S.
Nov 17, 2023, 12:18 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
If you’re looking to get away from the rushed routine of modern life, these four car-free towns, each with its own languid pace, might be just for you. Halibut Cove, Alaska Halibut Cove is a boat ride across Kachemak Bay from Homer, Alaska. Jay Berkow…5 Vibrant Plants That Thrive in Shade and Cloudy Climates
Nov 16, 2023, 3:50 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Wondering what to plant as the days get shorter and long shadows creep across your garden? There are plenty of shade-loving plants to keep your yard vibrant during months of low light or abundant cloud cover. Coral Bells (Heuchera) Heuchera in the Hudson…New York Sues PepsiCo Over Plastics Pollution in Buffalo River
Nov 16, 2023, 2:47 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesNew York State Attorney General Letitia James sued PepsiCo on Wednesday, claiming the corporation had endangered the environment and misled the public regarding its plans to get rid of single-use plastic packaging. The attorney general’s office found that…New Swedish Recycling Plant Can Sort More Plastic Than Any Other Facility in the World
Nov 16, 2023, 1:49 pm By Paige BennettA new recycling plant in Motala, Sweden has the capacity to recycle more plastic packaging per year than any other recycling plant in the world, The Associated Press reported. According to Svensk Plaståtervinning (Swedish Plastic Recycling), the plant, called…Seaweed 101: Everything You Need to Know
Nov 16, 2023, 1:22 pm By Libby Leonard
Quick Key Facts Seaweed isn’t the name of one plant, but the term used for thousands of species of marine plants and algae and distinguished by three main categories: red, green and brown. Researchers say that sea species produce around 70% of the world’s…Top 25 Solar Energy Statistics for 2023
Nov 16, 2023, 11:11 am By Faith Wakefield
The landscape of the solar industry is changing rapidly. Amid supply chain constraints, political battles, and groundbreaking legislation, solar continues to gain popularity in the U.S. To celebrate how far the industry has come and has still to go, here…Pollution Threatens Endangered Sea Turtle Reproduction
4:31pm By Paige BennettA new study led by researchers from Griffith University in Australia contributes to the growing research on how global warming and pollution are impacting reproduction for endangered sea turtles. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science,…Wildfires Are Consuming More of Earth’s Timber-Producing Forests Than Ever
1:53pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAt least one-third of the forests on the planet are cut down for use in the timber industry, worth $1.5 trillion annually, according to The Conversation. The trees are used in paper manufacturing and timber milling, among other applications, but they are…‘We Are Severely Off Track’: Global Emissions Projected to Fall Only 2% by 2030, UN Says
Tue 7:38pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA new United Nations Climate Change report says that current climate action plans by nations are not enough to limit the average global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius and meet Paris Agreement targets. The report shows that countries need to take…New National Climate Assessment Warns of Worsening Impacts in U.S.
Tue 5:19pm By Paige BennettThe U.S. has released its fifth National Climate Assessment report, which outlines how the country is addressing climate change, major climate risks and actions by region and how climate change is already impacting the country. The report found that both new…Monarch Butterflies Are on the Move — Here’s How to Help Them on Their Way
Tue 1:21pm By Linnea Harris
Among autumn’s falling leaves, you might see a familiar flash of black and orange against the blue sky. Once again, migratory monarch butterflies are on the move from their summer breeding grounds to their overwintering habitats. These spectacular insects…Mammal Named After David Attenborough Rediscovered After 60 Years
Tue 10:39am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesBiologist Sir David Attenborough, who is 97, has been documenting the natural world and, more recently, the effects of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity, for most of his life. More than 50 animal taxa have been named after the English natural…Iceland Prepares for Possible Volcano Eruption as Thousands Evacuate
Nov 13, 2023, 4:53 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesResidents of Iceland, known as the land of fire and ice, are under a “significant” threat of the eruption of Fagradalsfjall volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, reported Reuters. In 2021, the volcano…
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