The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
Work can be tough. Sometimes, people put in a lot of effort but don't get the rewards they expect. This idea, called effort-reward imbalance (ERI), has been studied for about 30 years. Researchers have looked at how this imbalance affects health. They found that when people feel they're not getting
Cats, whether they roam outdoors or stay indoors, seem to handle stress pretty well. A recent study looked at stress levels in 34 domestic cats by checking cortisol levels in their hair. Cortisol is a hormone that shows up when an animal is stressed. The study wanted to see if where a cat lives and
Montana's constitution has some big promises about the environment. But those promises are so vague that they're causing more problems than they solve. People are suing the state, saying new laws break the constitution's guarantee of a "clean and healthful environment. " But what does that even mean
AI is everywhere. It's changing how we work, play, and even think. But there's a catch. While AI is often praised for its economic benefits, its environmental impact is a growing concern. Investments in AI technologies are booming, but they're also leaving a big carbon footprint. A recent study too
Alaska is in the spotlight as a potential hotspot for data centers, driven by the growing demand for artificial intelligence. The state's governor has been actively courting tech giants like Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon, showcasing sites in Anchorage and Fairbanks. The idea is that these data cen
America's love affair with cars has some serious downsides. Cars are everywhere, and for many, they're a must for daily life. But this heavy reliance on cars comes with a hefty price tag, both for people and the planet. Cars are a major source of pollution. They release harmful gases into the air,
California is experiencing a remarkable turnaround from its recent dry spell. After a particularly arid year in 2024, the state is now seeing an abundance of rain. This sudden change has broken several records and brought both benefits and challenges. The recent downpours have been intense. Many ar
Ever wondered why being outside makes you feel so good? It turns out, nature has a lot to teach us about spirituality. For a long time, people have thought of holy places as buildings with stained glass and pews. But what if the real sacred spaces are all around us, in the trees, the rain, and the q
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been on a mission. It's helping the AI industry grow fast. But there's a problem. The EPA is not using AI to protect the environment. Instead, it's making it easier for companies to build data centers and factories. This is a big shift. The EPA us
