Feb 18 Experts say Brazil’s deadly mudslides reflect poor planning in the face of climate change By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press Authorities have long blamed extreme rainfall as responsible for the many tragedies that have hit the region. But experts, former and current public servant disagree. Continue reading
Feb 17 A new report predicts more frequent, destructive flooding. What drives sea level rise? By Jianjun Yin, The Conversation A sea level scientist explains the two main ways climate change is threatening the coasts. Continue reading
Feb 16 U.S. sea levels could rise more than a foot over the next 30 years By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 6:04 Western states face a bleak future amid the worst drought in more than 1,000 years The so-called megadrought that is afflicting the American West is the worst in 1,200 years, according to a study published this week. It has dried up water supplies, threatened ranchers and fueled wildfires. Park Williams, the lead author of the… Continue watching
Feb 15 How Galileo’s groundbreaking works got banned By Dr. Howard Markel Born on this day 458 years ago, Galileo refused to be silent about how the solar system worked. Continue reading
Feb 14 West’s megadrought worsens to driest in at least 1,200 years By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Monday's study says the megadrought is now the worst-case scenario officials and scientists worried about in the 1900s. The drought deepened so much in 2021 that it is 5 percent worse than the old record in the late 1500s. Continue reading
Feb 11 How heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, will be worst for the world’s poorest nations By Mojtaba Sadegh, John Abatzoglou, Mohammad Reza Alizadeh, The Conversation The risk from heat waves is about more than intensity – being able to cool off is essential, and that’s hard to find in many low-income areas of the world. Continue reading
Feb 11 NASA’s new space telescope sees 1st starlight, takes selfie By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Officials for the James Webb Space Telescope said Friday that all 18 segments of the primary mirror seem to be working properly 1 1/2 months into the mission. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 8:26 Biologists take drastic measures to save Florida manatees at risk of starvation By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman 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… Continue watching
Feb 03 Hedgehogs are the cutest reminder that we shouldn’t overuse antibiotics By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Antibiotic resistance is an international public health threat. New research involving hedgehogs can help inform the way we address the crisis. Continue reading