Extinction Rebellion Shifts Away From Public Disruption
Extinction Rebellion, a global environmental organization known for acts of civil disobedience, announced a new strategy of action.
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Flooding in Pakistan Demonstrates the Peril of Correlated Extreme Weather Events
In August Pakistan experienced the worst flooding in its history, causing harm to millions of people and costing billions in damages.
How Climate Change Impacts Each Type of Natural Disaster
The term natural disaster is defined as “a sudden and terrible event in nature that usually results in serious damage and many deaths.”
Scientists Found an Industrial Solvent That Can Break Down PFAS
PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," are known to cause cancer and other health issues. A newly discovered solvent can help combat this.
This New PFAS Solution Isn’t a Silver Bullet. But It Paves the Way for Future Research
Scientists have discovered a way to break down certain “forever chemicals.” The method is surprisingly simple.
No Major Hurricanes in Seven Weeks? Let’s Talk Climate Change Anyway
This summer marks the third longest gap between named tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean since 1995. Is this year just an exception?
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Historically Quiet. But Climate Communicators Shouldn’t Be.
The 49-day period between July 3 and August 21 marks the third longest gap between named Atlantic tropical storms since 1995.
Could Spotted Lanternflies Be a Good Thing?
Lanternflies have promoted conservation of important plants, civic duty relating to the environment, and coming up with solutions.
Individual Action Isn’t the Only Spotted Lanternfly Solution
The spotted lanternfly has invaded the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, threatening many plants and crops. How is the public being informed?
Five Key Objectives of the Inflation Reduction Act
On August 7, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed in a 51-to-50 vote by the United States Senate.
What Do Climate Change and Inflation Have to Do With One Another?
Last weekend, the Inflation Reduction Act narrowly passed the Senate. What is it, and how does it connect climate change with inflation?
Four Things to Know About the U.N.’s Newest Human Right
On July 28 the United Nations declared that access to a healthy environment is now a universal human right.