Quebec government renews promise to make changes to contentious forestry reform bill
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will find solutions and defuse rising tension over a forestry bill…
Cooling centers open
As the season’s first serious heat wave arrives, the city of Los Angeles is extending hours at several…
Emerging evidence of abrupt changes in the Antarctic environment
Lenton, T. M. et al. The Global Tipping Points Report 2023 (Univ. of Exeter, 2023). This report assesses…
America’s fragile drug supply chain is extremely vulnerable to climate change
Vulnerabilities Using data from the Food and Drug Administration, the researchers identified 10,861 drug facilities that were active…
St. Charles data center threatens local endangered species, conservationists say
Developers of a St. Charles data center kept environmental impact on endangered species from the public at an…
Trump says U.S. will not approve solar or wind power projects
Wind turbines operate at a wind farm near solar panels on March 6, 2024 near Palm Springs, California.…
Why San Diego Is Sorting Trash from Compost Bins by Hand
San Diegans throw enough trash into green bins meant for organic waste that the city paid to have…
The first photovoltaic balloon takes flight — And it outshines every solar panel ever built
The base structure of conventional solar energy panels is known for its flat, rigid structure. Well, the world’s…
New approaches needed for Canada to prepare for, combat wildfires: experts
As Canada endures another challenging wildfire season, calls are growing for the country to change how it prepares for,…
Climate change is affecting growing season for NYC trees, Yale study finds
A new Yale study reveals that spring is not coming early — it’s coming later as a result…
Colorado’s subalpine wetlands may be producing a toxic form of mercury – that’s a concern for downstream water supplies
The wetlands found across the Rocky Mountains of Colorado just below tree line are magical places. Dripping with…
48 hours in Quebec City, North America’s most European destination
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec – Je me souviens – I remember – is the official motto of Quebec, emblazoned…