Jun 02 Why giant human-sized beavers died out 10,000 years ago By Tessa Plint, The Conversation Scientists studied the fossilized bones of giant beavers to understand what they ate and whether the species could keep up with environmental change. Continue reading
May 31 Dinosaurs are back with a climate change warning at the Smithsonian By Vicky Stein Sneak a peek at the Smithsonian's new Hall of Fossils. After a four-year renovation, the hall brings back old favorites and introduces lessons for humanity's future. Continue reading
May 31 5 novels about climate change to read now By Elizabeth Flock A new crop of writers have sought to depict what a future world might look like if humans don’t do something. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 9:28 This La. battle is between big industry and a Green Army By Paul Solman General Russel Honore commanded an infantry division in Korea and saw action in Operation Desert Storm, but it was his service as Commander of the Joint Task Force Katrina in 2005 that won him national acclaim. The experience of viewing… Continue watching
May 30 'The Fifth Season' is June's pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club By Elizabeth Flock In N.K. Jemisin's Hugo Award-winning fantasy novel "The Fifth Season," the world is menaced by environmental catastrophe, and its inhabitants struggle to survive. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 6:44 In Miami, how art intersects with technology and climate change By Alicia Menendez, Lorna Baldwin In Miami’s famed mural district, Wynwood, a combination of art and technology is raising awareness about the threats of climate change. South Floridians are no strangers to stronger storms, so-called sunny day flooding and rising seas. These augmented reality murals… Continue watching
May 28 Flood buyouts are getting more expensive as storms intensify By David A. Lieb, Associated Press An AP analysis shows federal buyouts of flooded properties have been getting more expensive, with many of the costliest coming in the last decade. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 10:06 Amid drought, Phoenix plans for a future with less water By Hari Sreenivasan, Connie Kargbo, Sam Weber As the Colorado River's flow declines mostly due to overuse and climate change, water supplies in seven states are imperiled by potential shortages. That includes Arizona, which recently passed legislation outlining steps it would take if water from the river… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 4:13 Centuries-old ships' logs give insight into climate change The study of climate change is no longer limited to laboratories and scientists. Citizen-scientists are helping with research, including a look back through centuries-old ships’ log books. Rachel Becker, environment reporter for CALmatters and formerly a reporter for The Verge,… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 3:01 Marine biologist Sylvia Earle on why the ocean matters Marine biologist Sylvia Earle has spent more than four decades at the forefront of ocean exploration -- and at age 83, she shows no signs of slowing down. Earle was the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic… Continue watching