Apr 20 Watch 6:56 John Kerry on the costs of climate change By PBS NewsHour We can still fight the worst of climate change, former Secretary of State John Kerry says. At an event sponsored by the Center for Global Development, anchor Judy Woodruff spoke with Kerry, the first presidential envoy on climate, about the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Experts say human-caused climate change is putting African wildlife at risk By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Devastating floods in South Africa this week, as well as other extreme weather events across the continent linked to human-caused climate change, are putting marine and terrestrial wildlife species at risk, according to biodiversity experts. Continue reading
Apr 19 CDC launches new forecasting center for future pandemics By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases. Continue reading
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