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2022-11-22 Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too ā a large-scale analysis documents effects on brain regions associated withĀ emotions As the planet heats up, air pollution is getting worse. Westend61/Getty Images Clara G. Zundel, Wayne State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea People […]
2022-10-26 EPA Calls Out Environmental Racism in Louisianaās Cancer Alley by Lisa Song, ProPublica, and Lylla Younes, Grist ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Louisiana must examine how polluters imperil the health of Black residents, the Environmental Protection […]
2022-10-12 If Youāre Worried About the Environment, Consider Being Composted When You Die Bernard J. Wolfson Would you rather be buried or cremated when you die? If you feel the way I do, the answer is neither. I cringe at the thought of my body burning up at well over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit […]
2022-10-05 Hurricane Ian capped 2 weeks of extreme storms around the globe: Hereās whatās known about how climate change fuels tropicalĀ cyclones Hurricane Ianās water vapor on Sept. 28, 2022, meant heavy rainfall for large parts of Florida. NOAA Mathew Barlow, UMass Lowell and Suzana J. Camargo, Columbia University When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, it was […]
2022-09-29 Bucking Convention to Track the Upside of Invasive Species By Asher Elbein A little over a decade ago, Jason Gleditsch was removing Asian honeysuckle when he noticed the birds. Robins and gray catbirds flocked around the thickets in autumn, attracted by the fat, ripe fruits. Originally introduced as ornamental plants in the early 20th […]
Can I recycle this? Prevent wishcycling by knowing what is and isn’t recyclable (BPT) – You make recycling possible. Without consumer participation, recycling programs canāt function. If you already recycle, youāre playing a critical role in reducing waste in your area. But to truly make sure valuable materials ā like cartons, plastic and other materials […]
2022-08-30 The race against radon Scientists are working to map out the risks of the permafrost thaw, which could expose millions of people to the invisible cancer-causing gas By Chris Baraniuk Deep in the frozen ground of the north, a radioactive hazard has lain trapped for millennia. But UK scientist Paul Glover realized some […]
2022-08-26 If you thought this summerās heat waves were bad, a new study has some disturbing news about dangerous heat in theĀ future Parts of China suffered through a monthslong heat wave in summer 2022. China Photos/Getty Images David Battisti, University of Washington As global temperatures rise, people in the tropics, including places like India and […]
2022-08-20 How much meat can we eat ā sustainably? Scientists find that a small amount of animal products could have a place in our diets without wreaking environmental havoc. But itās far less than what we consume today, and only if farmed in just the right way. By Bob Holmes As governments drag their […]
2022-07-20 Too hot to handle: Climate considerations for youth sport during the hottest years onĀ record Many young athletes spend hours in the hot sun every day. Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Jessica R. Murfree, Texas A&M University and Natasha Brison, Texas A&M University At least 50 high school football players in the U.S. […]