Better Planet
Colorado River study reveals how water is used
Researchers found that more than half of the Colorado River's total annual water flow is used on agriculture.
Better Planet
US cities' animal populations to "change significantly" by century's end
Animals that may currently be commonplace could be replaced by entirely different species by 2100.
Southern US Cities Seeing "Shocking" Moth Declines
A study found a "strong pattern" of decline among moths across all life stages in rural and urban areas.
Latino Voters Will Turn Out for Climate Action This Election
This year's presidential election will be a referendum on the future of U.S. climate policy, where the contrast could not be clearer for the largest and youngest minority groups in the country.
News
Biden's $6B climate plan helps Ohio steel mill clean up
Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown Works is among the recipients of funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that will help decarbonize heavy industry.
Sustainability
Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water
The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data centers. Some tech companies have creative ways to cut water use.
Tennessee Lake Gets Health Advisory After Students Find Toxic Pink Algae
The algae is made up of a type of bacteria that can be toxic to humans and animals if there is high exposure.
Dogs understand more than they let on, brain scans reveal
A study found that when dogs hear certain words, they can envision matching objects in their brain.
Yosemite braces for another winter storm
"Don't get too excited for spring weather quite yet," the national park warned prior to another winter storm set to hit California.
News
Biden sets tough auto emissions rules while easing automakers' path to EVs
In one of its most ambitious climate regulations to date, President Joe Biden's administration announced the strongest-ever rules on tailpipe emissions.
Conservatives Should Own the Climate Issue
Liberals have come to own environmental issues. That is a problem in a two-party system, but it is also an opportunity for Republicans.
Thousands of fish found dead as ice melts on Minnesota border lake
An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 fish were found dead in Lake Traverse shortly after ice was declared out of the lake.
Better Planet
"Worrying" remote ocean plastics study troubles scientists
"There should be considerably less plastics in this area," researcher Robby Rynek explained.
Climate Change Is Reversing Generations of Progress on Clean Air
There are places in this country where Americans are still waiting to be protected by their government from industrial waste.
Sustainability
How AI generates both climate pollution and solutions
AI tools help climate scientists do better work, but critics say the massive energy demand to power AI is becoming a serious climate threat.
10-foot great white shark 'Penny' detected near Florida's Fort Myers Beach
The shark, known as Penny, who measures 10 foot 3 inches, was tracked off the coast of Fort Myers Beach at about 11 a.m. on Sunday.
'Widespread' lead exposure in Chicago, 68% of young children affected
Around 129,000 children younger than 6 years old were exposed to drinking water contaminated with the chemical.
Great Salt Lake water levels to rise even more this spring
Water levels could rise by 1.2 feet this spring, which is a total of 870,000 acre feet potentially feeding into the lake between April and July.
Sustainability
How a strong ESG record can help companies recruit talent
Surveys show young job seekers are more attracted to companies with higher performance on environmental, social and governance issues, or ESG.
North America sees "emerging phenomenon" of raging night wildfires
The findings challenge conventional firefighting and the "active day, quiet night" fire cycle.
Strange critters found in Great Salt Lake: "Amazing"
This is the saltiest environment these worms have ever been found in, making the discovery significant.
News
Environmentalists and industry both sue SEC over climate disclosure rules
Wall Street's top regulator is caught in legal crossfire as the Sierra Club and business interests are challenging the SEC's new rules on climate-related risks.
Thirst for Change—The Imperative to Preserve the Colorado River
We all have a voice and the power to share our lived experiences, spark a dialog, foster a connection, and find a likeness where there may be differences.
Newsweek Green Rankings reveal companies making sustainability a priority
Newsweek has recently ranked companies based on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation and sustainability data disclosures and commitments.
News
SEC angers both sides with its compromise climate rules for Wall Street
The Securities and Exchange Commission compromised on rules for companies to disclose climate risks, but business and environmental groups now threaten to sue.
Great white sharks arrive in Florida in time for spring break
Two great white sharks were tracked in the Florida panhandle on March 5.
Better Planet
Study warns of largest US cities to face "significant flooding"
Miami and New Orleans are among the five cities found to be most at risk.
Mass Salmon Death in California From Gas Bubble Disease
Officials said the disease — caused by a severe pressure change — likely originated as the fish migrated though a Dam tunnel on the Klamath River.
Psychologist reveals "simple" new way to reduce anxiety
Spending just 15 minutes observing butterflies helped people feel more connected with nature.
Most of North America's lizards species now "at risk"
Although some lizards may be able to adapt to warming temperatures, if deforestation continues, they could be threatened.