Insignia, badges, and medals for a climate-wracked era
The U.S. military on a planet from hell.
Pollution could be leading to shorter babies says new study
“This study adds to the evidence that air pollution also affects the health and development of the next generation."
How a small North Carolina community is pushing back on pollution
A new group of allies is fighting a proposed asphalt plant that threatens their health and their homes.
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ disrupt biological processes in developing adolescents, first-of-its-kind study discovers
“Together, our findings raise the possibility that increased risk of metabolic disorders associated with PFAS exposure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormones and mediated by changes in lipid metabolism.”
Global mangroves at risk of collapsing, new report warns
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found that 19.6% of mangroves, or about one in five, "are considered to be at severe risk of collapse, meaning they rank as endangered or critically endangered."
US-EU steel agreement to be first climate-friendly trade deal if passed
"The Sierra Club commends the Biden administration for pursuing a new, climate-focused agreement with the EU on steel and aluminum trade, which could become the nation’s first climate-friendly trade agreement."
Electric flying taxis could transform air travel by 2024
“If we focus on finding the solutions, this will drive us towards the electrification of flight.”
Electric semi trucks are actually cheaper per mile than diesel trucks, report finds
Electric semis could cost 13 percent less per mile than a comparable diesel-powered truck.
6 ways citizens across the U.S. are using science to build a better world
By collecting climate change data, monitoring air quality, and reverse-engineering insulin, locals are creating a more just and equitable society.
Going green: How your college can get involved
There’s a number of things your college can do to lower their carbon footprint and Go Green in 2021.