What makes someone Indigenous?
Geographic, cultural and political identity are all part of being Indigenous.
November 7, 2022
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Environment
Olive ridley sea turtles are constantly on the move, so protective zones should follow them
Standard marine protected areas with fixed boundaries can’t effectively shelter these ocean nomads.
November 3, 2022
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8 billion humans: How population growth and climate change are connected as the 'Anthropocene engine
The UN estimates the global population will pass 8 billion people on Nov. 15, 2022. From the Stone Age to today, here’s…
November 3, 2022
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Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world's poorest countries, and wha
That’s the big question at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP27. Here are some of the ideas being…
November 2, 2022
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Beyond passenger cars and pickups: 5 questions answered about electrifying trucks
As California goes on regulating air pollution, other states often follow – including the Golden State’s ambitious goals…
November 1, 2022
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How debt-for-climate swaps can help solve low-income countries' fiscal and environmental challenges
Many small island nations are struggling to protect their land from rising seas while also facing paralyzing debt.
October 31, 2022
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Emperor penguins get Endangered Species Act protection – with 98% of colonies at risk of extinction
Emperor penguins survive in a ‘Goldilocks zone’ between too much sea ice and too little. Climate change is having an…
October 31, 2022
576
To help protect newly hatched baby sea turtles, we designed a tool for sensing activity inside their
Scientists don’t know what prompts turtle hatchlings to emerge from their nests and head for the water, but vibrations…
October 26, 2022
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By fact-checking Thoreau's observations at Walden Pond, we showed how old diaries and specimens can
Journals, museum collections and other historical sources can provide valuable data for modern ecological studies. But just…
October 26, 2022
366
Using the ocean to fight climate change raises serious environmental justice and technical questions
From planting mangroves to dumping minerals in the ocean, there are lots of ideas for ocean carbon dioxide removal – and…
October 24, 2022
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Rebuilding affordable housing is essential for coastal businesses' hurricane recovery
Four reasons affordable housing is slow to recover after disasters, and what communities can do about it.
October 24, 2022
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Pit bulls went from America's best friend to public enemy – now they're slowly coming full circle
A scholar of law and humanities compares bans on dogs with any pit bull genes to “one drop” laws that once classified…
October 21, 2022
458
Wildfires reshape forests and change the behavior of animals that live there
Wildfires are remaking western US forests. Decisions about managing forests that have burned should factor in how fires…
October 19, 2022
310
Smart meters and dynamic pricing can help consumers use electricity when it's less costly, saving mo
Most households pay a flat rate 24/7 for electricity although the cost of generating it fluctuates through the day. Wireless…
October 18, 2022
488
How many Amazon packages get delivered each year?
The rise of e-commerce means billions of packages are delivered in the US each year. That creates traffic and pollution,…
October 17, 2022
369
Getting to 'net-zero' emissions: How energy leaders envision countering climate change in the future
Roundtable discussions with leaders from major energy companies reveal a lack of pressure from regulators or investors and…
October 17, 2022
530
Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure
Honey bees, wild and native bees face threats from parasites, pesticides and habitat loss. Shorter winters, more extreme…
October 13, 2022
518
'Silent Spring' 60 years on: 4 essential reads on pesticides and the environment
Published in 1962, ‘Silent Spring’ called attention to collateral damage from widespread use of synthetic pesticides.…
October 11, 2022
404
How to steer money for drinking water and sewer upgrades to the communities that need it most
Congress has approved billions of dollars to fix water and sewer systems across the US. But getting that money to needy…
October 10, 2022
389
New satellite mapping with AI can quickly pinpoint hurricane damage across an entire state to spot w
Artificial intelligence can spot differences in images from before and after a storm over wide areas in almost real time.…
October 7, 2022
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