Science Jan 19 A look at the environmental and health effects associated with gas stoves There's been a heated debate lately about gas stoves and potential government regulation. The fire was lit last week after a member of a federal consumer agency suggested the government might ban them in newly built homes. That was quickly…
Science Jan 11 More homes using heat pumps as cheaper, greener alternative to fossil fuels U.S. emissions fell during the height of the pandemic as people were stuck at home, but that changed as the pandemic eased. Many researchers, scientists and lawmakers argue that Americans need to reduce their use of fossil fuels much sooner…
Nation Nov 23 The challenge of tracking methane emissions and why they are higher than publicly reported The COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt put a spotlight on the problem of methane emissions, which are responsible for more than a quarter of the warming on the planet today. More countries are pledging to reduce those emissions, but methane…
Science Jul 01 Weather forecasters increasingly address climate change Even before summer began, there were extreme heat waves and new heat records throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and the forecast calls for a hotter-than-normal summer in much of the U.S. Scientists say climate change is accelerating and intensifying these kinds…
Science Jun 01 Marine biologists scramble to stop a deadly epidemic decimating coral reefs Coral reefs around the world are in growing danger due to rising temperatures connected with climate change. But in Florida and the Caribbean, marine biologists are racing to fight a new deadly threat. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
Science Apr 20 Could hydrogen be the clean fuel of the future? As leaders around the world search for cleaner energy solutions to fight climate change, a question has emerged: Could hydrogen be the clean fuel of the future? Planes, trains, cars and buses need lighter and longer-lasting power than batteries can…
World Apr 13 Open source intelligence combats disinformation on Russia’s war against Ukraine It is often said that truth is the first casualty in any war. Propaganda, disinformation and outright lies have always been dependable tactics to win hearts and minds. But in a world more connected than ever by technology, it is…
Science Mar 25 Why geothermal energy is being viewed as a viable alternative to fossil fuels President Biden and the European Union on Friday announced new plans to enable Europe to become less dependent on Russian oil and gas. But for now, the Russian invasion has opened up much larger questions over our dependence on fossil…
Nation Feb 10 Biologists take drastic measures to save Florida manatees at risk of starvation Last year was the deadliest on record for manatees, many of whom starved to death because of a lack of seagrass. A die-off is happening again this year, and federal and state officials as well as volunteers in Florida are…
World Oct 21 Group aims to reintroduce Jaguars — once nearly hunted to extinction — to Argentina The Jaguar, the biggest cat in the Americas, was hunted and poached to extinction in parts of Argentina about 70 years ago. They are in critical danger of vanishing completely. Only a few hundred are left in the country. Rewilding…