Blanketing the atmosphere with thick veils of black smoke and turning skies a hazy orange hue, wildfires have ravaged the Western U.S. as long as anyone can remember.
What are the main contaminants we have to worry about in our drinking water?
An analysis by the non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) using 2016 data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that some 18 million Americans were living in areas with unsafe levels of lead in the water.
Are the cicada blooms of the eastern U.S. out of whack man-made environmental problems?
Summer 2021 promises to be a doozy as cicada “blooms” go. From Georgia and Tennessee north to Michigan and New York, we can expect to see a big showing as the largest generational brood,
What is a “pollinator lawn” and how can I make one in my backyard?
Bees and other pollinators are essential for growing a great deal of nature’s finest foods. Unfortunately, the populations of bees and other pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies, moths and flies, have been drastically declining.
What’s the latest on hydrogen-powered fuel cells?
Around the turn of the millennium, the development of hydrogen fuel cells to power our transportation sector with renewable, non-polluting power was all the rage among environmentalists and techies alike.
Is there any future for small residential wind turbines as we transition to more renewable forms of energy?
You see a lot of people putting solar panels on their homes these days, but windmills not so much. Is there any future for small residential wind turbines as we transition to more renewable forms of energy?
Is XPRIZE used to address climate change or other environmental problems?
XPRIZE was launched in 1996 to spur innovation in the commercial aerospace sector.
What exactly is “climate feminism?
Women, in particular, shoulder a disproportionate burden as they are most reliant on natural resources for their livelihoods but lack the needed resources to properly respond to climate disasters.
What are the environmental pros and cons of so many of us relying on GPS apps
It’s hard to measure whether having GPS apps on our smartphones is positive or negative for the planet, but some environmentalists are skeptical.
Do any plants actually reduce air quality or cause air pollution?
While many of us thought Ronald Reagan sounded crazy back in 1981 when he told America that “trees cause more pollution than automobiles do,” the then-President may have been on to something.
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