Ever thought about what happens in the woods when the sun goes down? A group of nature lovers, guided by expert Serenella Linares, set out on a nighttime adventure in Patuxent River State Park, Maryland. Their goal? To spot some of the coolest critters and plants that thrive in the cold. The team d
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently revising the rules that decide which waters get protection under the Clean Water Act. This act has been keeping our waters clean for over 50 years. The EPA's new focus seems to be on boosting the economy, rather than just protecting the environm
The ocean is not just a government property. It belongs to all of us. The current administration might want to open up over 85% of the outer continental shelf for oil and gas drilling. But before they do, we have a chance to say something about it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is giving us
Buffalo's Mayor Sean Ryan has been vocal about his plans for a greener city. He's not just talking about planting more trees. He's thinking big, aiming to cut down on waste and pollution. His ideas are bold, but can they work? The mayor wants Buffalo to be a leader in fighting climate change. He's
Deep Isolation, a US-based company, is making waves in nuclear waste management. They are testing a new method to store nuclear waste deep underground. The idea is to use deep boreholes, which are holes drilled into the ground, to place nuclear waste safely. The company is using technology from the
In a world where information is often hidden behind paywalls or cluttered with ads, there's a newsroom that's doing things differently. Inside Climate News (ICN) is a nonprofit organization that provides free access to its climate and environmental news. They don't charge subscription fees or bombar
Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne
Scientists made a cool new tool to clean up heavy metals from water. They used tiny plants called diatoms, mixed them with some special stuff, and created a super material. This material can grab onto metals like cadmium, copper, and lead. The team tested this new material in different conditions.
Mercury is a sneaky pollutant. It lurks in water, causing harm to plants and animals. Humans aren't safe either. To fight this invisible enemy, scientists have turned to an unlikely ally: tiny bits of silver. These aren't your average silver bits. They're engineered with special ingredients like ci
Wall Street's stance on climate change has taken a dramatic shift in recent years. Back in 2020, Larry Fink, the head of BlackRock, made headlines by vowing to use his company's massive funds to fight global warming. He called for a major overhaul in finance to tackle this issue. This bold statement
