Environment
New Analysis Shows Public Health Impacts of Proposed Gas Plants in WisconsinÂ
A new study conducted by PSE Healthy Energy for the Union of Concerned Scientists and Healthy Climate Wisconsin (HCW) has revealed that the construction of two new fossil gas power…
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Rabies at sea
Marine biologist Greg Hofmeyr is facing a new and unprecedented challenge in his work along the beaches of St Francis…
A heat wave hit New England’s grid. Clean energy saved the day.
As temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in New England in recent weeks, the region faced a significant challenge to…
‘Disasters are a human choice’: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
The recent deadly floods in Central Texas have brought attention to the issue of building in flood-prone areas. Camp Mystic,…
New Orleans will now measure its energy-hogging buildings
New Orleans Takes a Step Towards Sustainable Building Practices In 2014, New Orleans made a bold statement by announcing its…
We Watched Neil Jacobs’ Confirmation Hearing for NOAA Administrator and Are Concerned about What We Heard
President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. Neil Jacobs, faced scrutiny during his confirmation…
Danger Season Disasters Hit People Hard Even as NOAA, FEMA Still Under Threat from Trump Administration Â
The past week has been a mix of devastating news and glimmers of hope amidst the chaos. In our latest…
The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought
A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Nature has shed light on the pervasive issue of nanoplastic pollution in…
Seeing fewer fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are a beloved part of summer evenings in the Blue Ridge region. Their twinkling…