The Anthropocene is not an epoch − but the age of humans is most definitely underway
Scientists have been debating the start of the Anthropocene Epoch for 15 years. I was part of those discussions, and I agree…
Scientists have been debating the start of the Anthropocene Epoch for 15 years. I was part of those discussions, and I agree…
Census data and research show all things are not equal in disaster displacement, as two experts in disaster recovery explain.
On March 7, workers at the Ford Rouge River plant marched for better working conditions, sparking America’s labor movement.…
Jokes can be a healing contagion as they expose hypocrisy, spark laughter and open minds.
A new UN report finds that the true global cost of producing food is $12.7 trillion more than consumers pay at the checkout…
Reducing particle pollution can save thousands of lives, but states need more data to inform better controls. An atmospheric…
Humans have synced their calendars to the sun and moon for centuries, but every so often, these systems need a little correction.
A hot, dry summer on the heels of a wet winter raises the risk of wildfires.
The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the…
Cotton is one of the world’s largest crops and is harvested with large, heavy machines. Robotic harvesting could yield…
Phosphorus and nitrogen contribute to water pollution and cause harmful algal blooms. New research shows how mats of floating…
Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming increasingly common as electric vehicles spread, and are hard to extinguish. A new…
A new study shows how artificial light at night scrambles insects’ normal flight patterns, pulling them off course into…
Retail stores in Boulder, Colo., banned plastic bags and will charge 10 cents for paper bags in an effort to reduce plastic…
As the climate changes and weather warms, the freezing line is shifting, bringing rain and ice to regions not prepared for…
Land subsidence is a factor as preparations are made for rising sea levels and strengthening storms. Human infrastructure,…
Rapid and accelerating groundwater level declines are widespread in dry climates where groundwater is used for irrigation.…
Too often, signs of trouble are ignored until a problem becomes a crisis. Here are some clear warning signs residents should…
Costs quickly rise when things go wrong with roads, roofs and power lines. Many of those risks are also avoidable.
An important but controversial legal doctrine, known as Chevron deference, is at issue in two fishing cases. The outcome…