Most households pay a flat rate 24/7 for electricity although the cost of generating it fluctuates through the day. Wireless…
The rise of e-commerce means billions of packages are delivered in the US each year. That creates traffic and pollution,…
Roundtable discussions with leaders from major energy companies reveal a lack of pressure from regulators or investors and…
Honey bees, wild and native bees face threats from parasites, pesticides and habitat loss. Shorter winters, more extreme…
Published in 1962, ‘Silent Spring’ called attention to collateral damage from widespread use of synthetic pesticides.…
Congress has approved billions of dollars to fix water and sewer systems across the US. But getting that money to needy…
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A lot of federal money is now available for making school buildings healthier. Two environmental health experts explain…
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Pork producers are challenging a California law that animal welfare advocates call the most important measure for farm animal…
Two hurricane and climate scientists explain what’s known – and still unknown – about global warming’s influence…
The US Supreme Court opens its 2022-2023 term with a case that could greatly reduce federal protection for wetlands. Here…
Coastal hospitals are still at high risk, nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina’s flood disaster at Memorial Medical…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not hesitated to use energy as a weapon. An expert on global energy markets analyzes…
Illegal roads have brought deforestation, fire and other environmental damage to the Amazon. Indigenous territory in many…
A study of real-world disasters shows home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during…
Injecting reflective particles into the atmosphere won’t immediately cool the entire planet. A new study shows how parts…
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