Apr 26 Monday's supermoon has a tide-shifting twist By Brian McNoldy, The Conversation A “super full moon” is coming on April 27, 2021, and coastal cities like Miami know that means one thing: a heightened risk of tidal flooding. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 4:31 Chemicals in plastic, electronics are lowering fertility in men and women By PBS NewsHour Several chemicals found in everyday use products including plastic and electronics are lowering fertility in men, women and even some non-human species. Shanna Swan, a leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologist who has authored the book “Count Down” on the subject,… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 9:41 Amsterdam's 'doughnut economy' puts climate ahead of GDP By Megan Thompson, Joan Martelli Amsterdam is the first city in the world to adopt a radical economic theory that suggests economic growth shouldn’t be the ultimate measure of success. Instead, “doughnut economics” focuses on protecting the environment while meeting citizens’ basic needs. Special Correspondent… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 4:21 Overcrowded hospitals, oxygen shortage: India's COVID-19 tally breaks records By PBS NewsHour India’s health system is collapsing amid a tsunami of COVID-19 cases—the highest in the world. As patients struggle to find hospital beds, doctors are sounding the alarm on dwindling medical supplies, including oxygen, on Twitter. Meanwhile, the Modi govt., which… Continue watching
Apr 24 Out of the cave: French isolation study ends after 40 days By Renata Brito, Associated Press ver wonder what it would feel like to unplug from a hyperconnected world and hide away in a dark cave for 40 days? Fifteen people in France did just that, emerging Saturday from a scientific experiment to say that time… Continue reading
Apr 24 With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine By David Crary, Associated Press With a green light from federal health officials, several states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday. Among the venues where it was being deployed: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Continue reading
Apr 24 India sets another daily record of 346,000 cases By Associated Press Hospitals in New Delhi and some of the worst-hit states have reported critical shortages of beds and oxygen supplies on Saturday. Families are waiting for days to cremate their loved ones at overburdened crematoriums, with many turning to makeshift facilities… Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 6:12 Biden's dream of an electric future faces an uphill battle. Here's why By William Brangham, Kate Grumke As part of his administration's broader climate change strategy, President Joe Biden has made investing in electric vehicles a major focus of his infrastructure proposal. And this week, he's promoted the importance of technological innovation at a global climate summit. Continue watching
Apr 23 SpaceX successfully uses recycled parts to launch third crew into orbit By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The astronauts from the U.S., Japan and France should reach the International Space Station early Saturday morning, following a 23-hour ride in the same Dragon capsule used by SpaceX’s debut crew last May. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Biden makes case for climate-friendly economic policies at leaders summit By Ellen Knickmeyer, Christina Larson, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Friday's second and final day of the summit also focused on what Biden says is the need for massive investment for cleaner energy — and what he says is the economic payoff. Continue reading