Jul 01 Watch 7:31 Why rising interactions between bats and humans pose major global health risks By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery The search for the origin of COVID-19 has highlighted the risks of viruses transmitted by certain species of bats. In the wild, they can incubate and spread diseases to other animals and humans. Dr. Neil Vora, a physician with Conservation… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 5:41 Gravitational wave discovery leads to greater understanding of the fabric of our universe By Geoff Bennett, Miles O'Brien, Shoshana Dubnow Albert Einstein theorized that as heavy objects move through space and time, they create ripple effects in the fabric of our universe. Now an international team of scientists have detected new evidence of that. Researchers found new signs of gravitational… Continue watching
Jun 28 Climate change can turn major snow into extreme rain over mountains. Here’s why that’s a problem By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press More of the heavy precipitation that in previous years would have fallen as snow is now coming down as rain at higher elevations. That's likely to be a big issue for long-term water storage in the American West. Continue reading
Jun 08 How did the ocean form? 4 things to know about its past and present By Bella Isaacs-Thomas The ocean has undergone a lot of change, just as it continues to evolve today. Here are some facts you may not have known about this vast, shimmering source of life. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 5:11 What the Colorado River water use agreement will mean for western states By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings The Biden administration reached a landmark deal with several western states to stave off an immediate crisis with the Colorado River and the communities that are dependent on it. Under the agreement, California, Arizona and Nevada will take less water… Continue watching
May 16 How is climate change affecting farming? Send us your questions By Dan Cooney PBS NewsHour is hosting a live discussion called “Tipping Point: Agriculture on the Brink.” We want to hear from you as part of the event. Continue reading
May 10 This global challenge invites people to document the wild side of their cities By Bella Isaacs-Thomas The City Nature Challenge offers people "the opportunity to really slow down and harness that curiosity, and see what's under the log."… Continue reading
Apr 06 Climbing methane levels in the atmosphere are contributing to overall rise in greenhouse gases By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Methane's rise in 2022 was its fourth-sharpest increase since NOAA began systematic measurements in 1983. Methane gas leaks from wells and natural gas lines and wafts from manure ponds, decomposing landfills, and directly from livestock. Continue reading
Mar 23 The steps you can take to use less water By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Everyone has a role to play when it comes to treating water like a crucial resource, the United Nations says as it convenes its first water conference in almost five decades. Continue reading
Mar 09 La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone after 3 years By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Scientists say the La Nina weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone after three troublesome years. Continue reading