Archive for May 2021
How electric cars can advance environmental justice: By putting low-income and racially diverse drivers behind the wheel
Electric cars offer benefits for low-income and minority drivers, including cleaner air and lower maintenance costs. But it will take more than rebates on new models to make EVs accessible for all.
Read MoreOverwintering Fires on the Rise
New research shows that this type of wildfire—which can survive the winter to re-emerge in spring—is becoming more common in high northern latitudes as the climate warms.
Read MoreNASA, ESA, JAXA Host Hackathon to Study COVID-19’s Environmental Effects
The measures countries have taken in response to COVID-19, ranging from large-scale lockdowns to the mass deployment of personal protective equipment, have resulted in environmental effects.
Read MoreFireflies need dark nights for their summer light shows – here’s how you can help
Fireflies’ summer evening light shows are a delight for humans, but for the insects they are a crucial mating ritual – and human-caused light pollution is a buzz kill.
Read MoreMenindee Lakes Finally Refilling
Historic flooding in New South Wales brings water to these Australian lakes for the first time in five years.
Read MoreThe Blooming Mid-Atlantic
A May phytoplankton bloom left its mark on coastal waters.
Read More3 Students Named Winners of Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest
NASA has named three students the winners of the Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest for their creative visions of a pioneering journey to the Moon.
Read MoreCharting a New Course Toward Sustainable Offshore Aquaculture
Americans import over 85% of all the seafood we consume — and half of that is from foreign aquaculture. That means when it comes to the majority of farmed fish we eat, we’re exporting our environmental footprint while missing out on the opportunity to create greater resilience and jobs for our coastal communities here in […]
Read MoreAmid Climate Pressures, a Call for a Plan to Move Endangered Species
The conservation community has fiercely debated whether to help species move as climate change and habitat loss threaten more extinctions. Now, scientists are calling on an upcoming international conference to set guidelines for this complex – and potentially risky – challenge.
Read MoreDiscovering the Charlotte Whale
The unexpected discovery of a whale skeleton hundreds of miles from the sea and more than 200 feet above sea level in 1849 is a reminder of how much sea level can change.
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