Science May 24 Blue flames, toxic gas clouds. How does Kilauea’s latest eruption compare to its past disasters? By Nsikan Akpan
Science May 21 Kilauea’s lava is now spilling into the ocean. Here’s why that’s dangerous Late Saturday, Kilauea’s lava began oozing into the Pacific Ocean, creating a plume of acid and glass shards. As bad as it sounds, this poisonous haze may not be the most hazardous part. By Nsikan Akpan
Science Oct 26 2.1 million Americans use water wells with hazardous levels of arsenic, USGS estimates While arsenic is an ancient health threat, this analysis offers one of the first nationwide appraisals for the groundwater contaminant and spotlights regulatory gaps in the nation’s water infrastructure. By Nsikan Akpan
Politics Aug 18 U.S. proposes to cut methane from oil, gas production by nearly half The Obama administration is proposing to cut methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas production by nearly half over the next decade in an unprecedented step to curb climate change. By Matthew Daly, Josh Lederman, Associated Press
Science Apr 29 Why the Nepal earthquake may have been inevitable On Saturday, a portion of the thrust fault underneath central Nepal ruptured, causing an earthquake that killed at least 5,200 people, injured more than 10,000 and destroyed centuries-old temples, towers and buildings. By Nsikan Akpan
Apr 07 Italy Quake Death Toll Jumps to 207; Rescue Efforts Continue By PBS NewsHour Italy's rescue mission continued Tuesday in villages hit by Monday's earthquake as strong aftershocks rippled through the quake zone, hampering the urgent search efforts. Continue reading
Apr 06 At Least 91 Dead, 1,500 Injured in Italy Quake By PBS NewsHour A powerful earthquake shook central Italy as residents slept early Monday morning, tumbling entire blocks of buildings and leaving dozens of people dead. Continue reading