Mosquitoes: How Climate Change Increases Populations of the World’s Deadliest Animal
Between malaria and other diseases, mosquitoes cause 1 million human deaths per year. Could climate change make those numbers even worse?
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Meet the Environmental Scientist Who Wants to Decolonize Conservation
Indigenous communities have historically been seen as 'research subjects, rather than researchers.' Jessica Hernandez aims to fix that.
Why Is Palm Oil So Controversial?
Seeing deforestation, habitat loss, climate change, and land theft, experts are calling for sweeping changes to the palm oil industry.
What Are Aerosols and How Do They Impact Our Climate System?
Aerosols are a wide range of particles that affect precipitation and human health. Where do they come from, and what do we do about it?
What Are Smart Grids, And How Can They Reach Their Full Potential?
When people flick a light switch, they expect the light to turn on. And supplying enough electricity to meet that expectation in a climate-friendly, cost-efficient way is a major challenge, which led to the invention of the smart grid—an electrical…
An Effort to Protect California’s Frontline Communities from Environmental Health Risks
More than seven million Californians live within a mile of an oil or gas well, which studies show can create silent health hazards. Now, there are efforts to put more distance between people and pollutants. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom…
Jerome Foster II, the Youngest Ever White House Advisor, Discusses Climate Justice
At 19, Jerome Foster II is the youngest White House Advisor ever. In March he was appointed to President Joe Biden's Environmental Justice Advisory Council. MetroFocus talks to him about his role in the Biden administration, COP26, climate justice, and more.
How Climate Change and Greenspaces Can Lead to Gentrification
The Sweaty Penguin has covered many of the benefits of adding greenspace in an urban neighborhood, building jetties or seawalls to protect a coastal community, or simply living on higher ground in a city prone to floods and hurricanes. But…
PFAS: How Climate Change Could Worsen the ‘Forever Chemical’ Crisis
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals used in nonstick pans, food packaging, cosmetics, textiles, firefighting foam, and more common products. Unfortunately, PFAS has terrifying health effects such as liver damage, immune system damage, and even cancer.…
Could Urban Greenspaces Be Even More Green, Economical, and Inclusive?
From trees to green roofs to rain gardens, urban greenspace provides a laundry list of environmental, economic, health, and social benefits to their communities. But between upfront costs and regulatory hurdles, missed opportunities for synergies, and a track record of…
How Can We Become Intersectional Climate Changemakers?
Two climate changemakers are using stories to create an intersectional climate movement. On this episode of Planet Forward, Dr. Naamal De Silva and Anthony Karambelas share how they use storytelling to address climate change and environmental injustices.
Brownfields and Superfund Sites: Climate Change is Exacerbating Our Toxic Waste Problem
From old petroleum sites to chemical dumping grounds, toxic waste sites are disproportionately located in low income and minority communities, and carry lots of adverse health and environmental impacts. And today, climate change threatens to make it even worse, with…