Planting Hope, One Tree at a Time
In the heart of Rajasthan, India, lies a village that's redefining the way we celebrate life. Piplantri, a small village...
She Sustainability
Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers Author: Paula M. Carbone, Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California
Many shopping malls frequented by young people are dominated by fast-fashion retailers. Rober Solsona/Europa Press via Getty Images Fast fashion...
When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast Author: Chad Hecht, Research and Operations Meteorologist, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, University of California, San Diego
A satellite image shows an atmospheric river feeding into a bomb cyclone off the U.S. West Coast on Nov. 19,...
China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades Author: Lucia Green-Weiskel, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Trinity College
Huang Runqiu, China's minister of ecology and environment, sits with U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan....
Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side? Author: Andrew Gase, Assistant Professor of Geoscience, Boise State University
Workers at the drilling site for a geothermal energy plant in Neustadt-Glewe, Germany. Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images Curious...
New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll Author: Anna Nisi, Postdoctoral Researcher in Biology, University of Washington
A blue whale swims close to a large vessel near the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asha de Vos, CC...
UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope Author: Shannon Gibson, Associate Professor of International Relations and Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Officials from countries around the world met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for COP29 in November 2024. UN Climate Change via Flickr...
Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs Author: Anne Lusk, Lecturer in Urban Agriculture, Boston University
Residents at RiverWoods-Exeter, a senior living complex in New Hampshire, on a two-seat three-wheeled cycle. RiverWoods-Exeter, CC BY-ND Most senior...
Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress Author: Robin Verble, Professor of Biology, Environmental Science Program Director, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty...
Should I worry about mold growing in my home? Author: Nicholas Money, Professor of Biology, Miami University
Mold growths are common in homes, and unless the damage is widespread, they usually aren't harmful. AP Photo/Matt Rourke Mold...
