The Urban Jungle
Forests in New York City are not only surviving, but are actually thriving! Find out how in this episode that is a part of our ongoing Peril and Promise series of reports on the human impact of, and solutions for,…
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Why We Confuse Weather and Climate
Weather and climate are very different. But our experience of weather can have a big effect on how we view climate change. Why is that?
How to Build an Ethical and Sustainable Wardrobe on a Budget
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. By Alauna Yust Until recently, I had never thought much about where my clothing came from or how it was made. A proud bargain shopper,…
Why Climate Change is Unjust
What do you think of when you hear the words “climate change?” Chances are, you might think of sad nature, somewhere far away. But climate change also affects humans, in every corner of the world, including the corner where you…
Cyberchase: A Renewable Hope
From our partners at Cyberchase: Hacker has finally captured those Earth kids on the Wreaker! Before he can decide what to do next, an alarm goes off…the Wreaker is out of fuel! He lands on the nearest cybersite, Ekardia, an…
Watch Now: Bill Nye: Science Guy
Bill Nye has a mission: to stop the spread of anti-scientific thinking across the world. The former star of the kids show "Bill Nye The Science Guy" is now advocating for the importance of science, research and discovery in public…
Watch Now: Decoding the Weather Machine
Disastrous hurricanes. Widespread droughts and wildfires. Withering heat. Extreme rainfall. It is hard not to conclude that something’s up with the weather, and many scientists agree. It’s the result of the weather machine itself—our climate—changing, becoming hotter and more erratic.…
What Happened to Nuclear Power?
Splitting the atom once promised to be the carbon-free energy source of the future. But today, nuclear power plants are aging and retiring worldwide. What happened?
Meet People and Make a Difference Through Citizen Science
By Rachel Crowell Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. Are you passionate about the environment, public health or the natural wonders of the world? If you’re intrigued by the idea of…
We’ve Ignored Climate Change For More Than a Century
We’ve known about the greenhouse effect for nearly 200 years and about climate change for more than a century, but we’ve had a hard time acting because our brains aren’t a good match for a problem this big.
4 Ways to Give Back to Your Community This Spring
This story is part of our partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. By Elaine Thompson If you’re anything like me, you probably spent the winter cooped up indoors, feeling a little depressed. (If you’re exactly like me, you had a…
Climate Change and Our Waterways
Most people assume the water they are drinking is safe and protected by government regulations. However, one community in Central New York is learning that even the most pristine of lakes can fall prey to the effects of climate change.…