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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

December 6, 2024

A satellite image shows an atmospheric river feeding into a bomb cyclone off the U.S. West Coast on Nov. 19,...

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

December 6, 2024

A blue whale swims close to a large vessel near the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asha de Vos, CC...

China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades Author: Lucia Green-Weiskel, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Trinity College

December 6, 2024

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

December 6, 2024

Workers at the drilling site for a geothermal energy plant in Neustadt-Glewe, Germany. Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images Curious...

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

December 6, 2024

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

December 6, 2024

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

December 6, 2024

Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty...

What South Korea’s short-lived martial law says about nation’s democracy and the autocratic tendencies of President Yoon Author: Myunghee Lee, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

December 6, 2024

A man holds the South Korean flag outside the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec. 4, 2024, after President Yoon...

Should I worry about mold growing in my home? Author: Nicholas Money, Professor of Biology, Miami University

Shesightmag December 6, 2024

Mold growths are common in homes, and unless the damage is widespread, they usually aren't harmful. AP Photo/Matt Rourke Mold...

Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 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

Shesightmag December 6, 2024

Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty...

The Conversation

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

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

China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades Author: Lucia Green-Weiskel, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Trinity College

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

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

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

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

What South Korea’s short-lived martial law says about nation’s democracy and the autocratic tendencies of President Yoon Author: Myunghee Lee, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

Should I worry about mold growing in my home? Author: Nicholas Money, Professor of Biology, Miami University

Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 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

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