Flood-Protection Funds Arrive for Jersey Shore Towns
Union Beach, a Jersey Shore town that was battered by Superstorm Sandy, received $50 million to jump-start a flood protection project.
climate change
Warning About Critical Threshold for Global Warming
Prof. Robert Kopp of Rutgers University discusses the recent UN climate report, and the path to slashing global emissions.
Was “Implementation” the Right Theme for COP27?
Ethan Brown analyzes the plans presented at the United Nations COP27 and identifies which issues still require solutions to be found.
Plastic Bags Are a Problem. Are Plastic Bag Bans a Solution?
Plastic bags lead to lot of waste. But could plastic bans or using reusable bags be effective solutions to this problem?
How Can Soy Reduce Its Environmental Impact?
Soy is a staple in much of our food, but it's associated with monocropping, pesticides, and deforestation. How can soy be more sustainable?
Six Big Banks Investigated Over Net-Zero Emissions Pledge
Six banks are being investigated by nineteen states for net-zero goals that are supposedly against the United States' best interests.
NJ Environmentalists Allege Climate Change Regulations Ignored By Governor
Environmentalists allege that critical amendments to the Global Warming Response Act were ignored by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
A Look at Some Climate Tipping Points
A look at some climate change-related worst-case scenarios detailed in a study about climate tipping points published in Science journal.
What Comes Next for Venezuela’s Oil Industry?
A look at the Orinoco Belt, a "carbon bomb" that causes a number of environmental and human rights challenges in Venezuela.
Could Social Tipping Points Help Counter Climate Tipping Points?
Could social tipping points, such as those encountered in education and financial market systems, help counter climate tipping points?
Phytoplankton: How Too Much of a Good Thing Causes Problems
This episode of "The Sweaty Penguin" explores the good and bad of phytoplankton, microscopic plants living in aquatic ecosystems.
Recovery After Hurricane Ian Begins, But Climate Change Looms
Dozens of people have died after Hurricane Ian hit. While recovery starts, scientists examine the link between climate change in hurricanes.