Puerto Rico’s Small-Scale Farming Revolution
Faced with climate-related food shortages and vulnerabilities, Puerto Ricans are getting behind their local farmers.
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Virginians Craft a Plan to Boost Farmers While Reducing Beers’ Carbon Footprint
A Virginia effort to supply brewers with locally grown barley aims to limit shipping-related emissions and offer farmers a new opportunity.
Can the Dairy Industry Reduce Its Environmental Impact?
In the climate world, dairy has come under scrutiny due to carbon dioxide and methane emissions from belching, manure, and land use.
Scientists and Farmers Cite Food and Water as Major Climate Concerns
Experts discuss solutions for food and water crises as well as tips for journalists at a Covering Climate Now press briefing.
Climate Change Could Result in “Mass Casualty”
SCOTUS has voted to curb the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions. This comes amid a period of increasingly extreme weather around the world. More than 40 million Americans were under heat advisory last week. Kristie Ebi has been researching…
Water | In Their Element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water
Yurok people rely on California’s Klamath River for sustenance, but the dwindling fish population threatens food security.
Tip of the Iceberg E20: The Baby Formula Shortage Has a Few Climate Takeaways
On this episode, host Ethan Brown views the baby formula shortage and how climate change affects issues of food and water insecurity.
Short Film | Low Relief for High Water
Gabriela Salazar creates a sculptural installation in Washington Square Park and reflects on the meaning of home in a changing climate.
A Look at NY State Environmental Legislation for 2021-22
Jeremy Cherson, Senior Manager of Government Affairs for the nonprofit Riverkeeper, discusses bills that passed the legislature.
Fire | In Their Element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water
One North Fork Mono leader is on a journey to bring back and legalize controlled burns for cultural purposes.
Urban Heat Islands Face Rising Temperatures This Summer and Beyond
The average summer temperatures in “urban heat islands” will continue to rise due to greenhouse emissions and La Niña weather patterns.
Where Does Climate Anxiety Come From?
This episode of "The Sweaty Penguin" explores where “climate anxiety” – also known as “eco-anxiety” – can come from and how it may manifest.