Archive for May 2021
Some coastal areas are more prone to devastating hurricanes – a meteorologist explains why
The 2021 hurricane season is forecast to be another busy one. Here’s how heat, winds and the shape of the seafloor raise the risk for places like Miami and New Orleans.
Read MoreThe Time Has Come to Rein In the Global Scourge of Palm Oil
The cultivation of palm oil, found in roughly half of U.S. grocery products, has devastated tropical ecosystems, released vast amounts of C02 into the atmosphere, and impoverished rural communities. But efforts are underway that could curb the abuses of this powerful industry.
Read MoreBiden’s budget includes a jump in climate spending – here’s why investing in innovation is crucial
To cut enough greenhouse gas emissions, the world will need technologies that are still being developed, particularly for industries that are tough to clean up, like cement, steel and shipping.
Read MoreEngine No. 1’s big win over Exxon shows activist hedge funds joining fight against climate change
Engine No. 1 convinced other shareholders to support at least two of its nominees to join the company’s board as part of its push for a stronger sustainability strategy at Exxon.
Read MoreCyclone Yaas Swamps India and Bangladesh
A perigean spring tide may have exacerbated the storm’s destructive power.
Read MoreIce Jam in Buckland
Chunks of ice blocked the flow of a river in northwest Alaska, causing widespread flooding.
Read MoreTo protect ocean environments, ‘good enough’ might be the best long-term option
In the design of marine protected areas, new research suggests that it might be better to start small in order to gain local trust and support that leads to larger long-term benefits.
Read MoreMangroves Regrow in Iloilo City
The construction of a floodway in this Philippine city was followed by the return of coastal vegetation.
Read MoreEl nuevo reto estudiantil de la NASA ofrece un desarrollo tecnológico práctico
La NASA comenzará un nuevo concurso para el año escolar 2021-22, dando a los equipos de estudiantes la oportunidad de diseñar, construir y lanzar experimentos en cohetes suborbitales y vuelos en globo de gran altitud.
Read MoreNew NASA Student Challenge Offers Hands-On Tech Development
NASA will initiate a new competition for the 2021-22 school year, providing student teams a chance to design, build, and launch experiments on suborbital rockets and high-altitude balloon flights.
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