A helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Alaska. Michael Risinger/U.S. Army National Guard, CC BY Fire is a hot topic these days, particularly
Category: Environmental
Nearly 60 million Americans don’t drink their tap water, research suggests – here’s why that’s a public health problem
Thirsty? deepblue4you/E+ via Getty Images Imagine seeing a news report about lead contamination in drinking water in a community that looks like yours. It might
Plants thrive in a complex world by communicating, sharing resources and transforming their environments
Longleaf pines support one another through mycorrhizae – mutually beneficial relationships between certain fungi and the trees’ roots. Justin Meissen/Flickr, CC BY-SA As a species,
Webinar – Paint Your Own Sea Otter
This paint night is for sea otter fans of all ages and skill levels! No previous painting experience is required. Follow along as local Alaskan
The EU wants a carbon tax on imports – but would it be the climate solution officials expect?
How big a deal is carbon leakage, anyway? AP Photo/Virginia Mayo The European Union is considering a new tax on imports as it tries to
#MapMonday – Golden-cheeked Warbler
In this episode of #MapMonday – we learn more about the Golden-cheeked Warbler – an endangered migratory songbird that breeds in only 32 counties in
Where’s the sea ice? 3 reasons the Arctic freeze is unseasonably late and why it matters
Arctic sea ice levels have been falling for several decades. GraphicaArtis/Getty Images With the setting of the sun and the onset of polar darkness, the
Water being pumped into Tampa Bay could cause a massive algae bloom, putting fragile manatee and fish habitats at risk
Tampa Bay’s sea grass meadows need sunlight to thrive. Algae blooms block that light and can be toxic to marine life. Joe Whalen Caulerpa/Tampa Bay
Save Northwest Salmon From Extinction
We need your help to save salmon and orcas in the Northwest. Urge Congress to restore the lower Snake River: https://dfnd.us/3s1aJvh Video Transcript: The lower
Technology innovation gives government leverage to drive down emissions fast – here’s how
Government policies sparked rapid growth and technology innovation in solar energy, wind energy and battery markets. Michael Hall/Getty Images To avert the worst effects of
