Apr 19 Biden restores federal environmental regulations scaled back by Trump By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations guiding environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 6:15 National Zoo celebrates 50 years of panda conservation By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin It was 50 years ago this weekend that giant pandas were first brought to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington. The historic program with China has fostered a collaboration between scientists and led to a conservation success story for the… Continue watching
Apr 15 Climate change activists block London bridges, British oil terminals By Associated Press More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks after activists climbed atop tankers and blocked roads at oil depots. On Friday the government praised oil companies for obtaining court orders to stop the demonstrators. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: NASA astronauts answer questions from aboard the International Space Station By Associated Press NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts aboard the International Space Station answered media questions Friday about their current mission. The crew is preparing to return to Earth later this month. Continue reading
Apr 14 How going electric lets homeowners help slow climate change By Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home. Continue reading
Apr 13 Driven by climate change, thawing permafrost is radically changing the Arctic landscape By Mark J. Lara, The Conversation Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on the region and its infrastructure. Continue reading
Apr 12 4 things we know about ‘stealth omicron’ By Victoria Milko, Associated Press Here are a few facts about the extra contagious, now dominant variant in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 11 Climate change worsens cyclones that reach Africa, study says By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Multiple tropical storms that pummeled Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique earlier this year were analyzed by the World Weather Attribution group, who determined that the storms were made worse by the increase in global temperatures. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 5:41 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei on his record-breaking spaceflight and adjusting to life on Earth By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei set a new record for the single longest spaceflight by an American after spending 355 days in orbit and surpassing the record held by retired astronaut Scott Kelly. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Vande Hei… Continue watching
Apr 05 NASA’s moon rocket test delayed again after technical problems By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA's dress rehearsal for its mega moon rocket has been postponed twice now by technical problems that stalled a fueling test. Continue reading