An Extreme Heat Wave: The Hottest Temperatures in History Are Occurring All...
The latest heat wave is something that regions of our country have never encountered before — at least not for such a long period of time. Areas in the Southwest and even Florida will soon experience...
View ArticleFeeling No Heat in GOP Campaign
Where Is the Leadership? You may be hearing a lot of talk of “weaponizing” justice from the Republican presidential field as they campaign nearly flailing to catch Donald Trump on his way to an...
View ArticleDuckweed: A Solution for Hunger and Climate?
Americans Typically Consume 260 Pounds of Meat and 570 Pounds of Dairy per Year Maybe we should try something different and celebrate those people who are trying to devise solutions rather than just...
View Article4 Factors Driving 2023’s Extreme Heat and Climate Disasters
Between the record-breaking global heat and extreme downpours, it’s hard to ignore that something unusual is going on with the weather in 2023. People have been quick to blame climate change – and...
View ArticleHawaii Wildfires … Just A Normal Thing for Climate Disruption Deniers
Alex Gallego and Tod Hardin create another exclusive political cartoon for DCReport, this time addressing the tragic wildfires in Hawaii that have killed over 80 people as of August 12. Their feelings...
View ArticleDid New York’s Governor Hochul Pull a Fast One?
Law to “Protect” the Hudson River Creates Powerful Incentive To Dump Tritium-Laced Water, a Story Other Journalists Got Wrong Like many others involved in the Stop Holtec/Save the Hudson efforts over...
View ArticleDumping Japan’s Nuclear Waste
10 Million Tons of Treated Nuclear Wastewater To Be Released in the Ocean A dozen years after the disastrous meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant, Japan this week started releasing a million tons of...
View ArticleIs New York City Really Sinking?
Dear EarthTalk: Is New York City really sinking? If so, is it a problem and is it a natural or human-caused phenomenon? Can anything be done about it? — Jane B., Newark, NJ The sea level surrounding...
View ArticleClimate, Race and Reality
With Green Energy Jobs Rising, Companies Out of Massachusetts Are Determined To Provide Employment To Underserved, Black and Brown Communities Climate change – including questions about whether it...
View ArticleClimate Change Also Impacts Humans Through Disease
The Spread of the Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome Foreshadows the Future of Diseases Influenced by Climate Change Climate change is exacerbating the spread of diseases. The lone star tick is a prime...
View ArticleWhy More Precedent-Setting Storms, Fires, Floods Won’t Move Republican Minds...
Republicans Have Remained Stagnant Surrounding Their Position on Climate Change Rome is burning. Republicans are twiddling their thumbs. Scientists are loathe to give too much significance to one...
View ArticleHomegrown Efforts To Save Bees Are Not Enough
Bees Are in Danger as a Result of Invasive Plants, Pesticides and Lack of Legislative Support More homeowners have ditched mowing and manicuring their yards in hopes of protecting pollinators, but the...
View ArticleThe Economics of Climate Change: Policies for a Sustainable Future
When we talk about climate change, we’re not just talking about the weather getting weirder. It’s a huge problem that touches everything – from the food we eat to the places we live. It’s about the...
View ArticleEnergy-Saving Tips for Environmentally Conscious Students
In today’s world, where climate change and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of global discussions, every individual action counts when it comes to energy savings. Students, often at...
View ArticleControversy Grows Over PVA Detergent Pods
NYC Exploring a Ban on PVA Detergent Pods As Research Indicates False Biodegradable Claims from Manufacturers As you might have seen recently, there is a growing controversy over those convenient...
View ArticleWhat Would a Second Trump Term in the White House Mean for Efforts To Stave...
Dear EarthTalk: What would a second Trump term in the White House mean for efforts to stave off cataclysmic climate change? — George B., Saginaw, MI For years former President Trump has repeatedly...
View ArticleWhat Causes Earthquakes in the Northeast, Like the Magnitude 4.8 That Shook...
Northeast Earthquake From Slight Rock Slip on Steep, Preexisting Fractures It’s rare to feel earthquakes in the U.S. Northeast, so the magnitude 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey that shook buildings in...
View ArticleEPA Announces First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Pollution
New Limits and Additional $1B Investment to Protect 100 Million Americans In a landmark announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Biden-Harris Administration issued the first-ever...
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