Endangered Species
Wind Energy Could Get Safer for Bats with New Research
Wind turbines threaten several bat species, but the Biden administration is funding research to reduce casualties
Stories by Minho Kim
Transportation
Why High-Speed Bullet Trains Won’t Work in the U.S. Right Now
Amtrak will soon get 28 high-speed rail cars. But they won't operate at high speeds because Amtrak tracks are outdated
Climate Change
Will Forests Stop Absorbing More Carbon Than They Emit?
The U.S. Forest Service faces criticism for projecting that forests could become carbon emitters by 2070 instead of continuing as carbon sinks
Climate Change
Forests Are Losing Their Ability to Hold Carbon
A new USDA report finds forests could become a major emitter of carbon by 2070
Climate Change
Climate Change Threatens U.S. Nuclear Strike Capability
A new report says flooding and heat waves exacerbated by climate change could complicate U.S. nuclear launches
Weather
Supercomputer Will Help Decide whether to Block the Sun
A new supercomputer is helping climate scientists determine whether injecting human-made, sun-blocking aerosols into the stratosphere would also alter thunderstorms and rainfall
Renewable Energy
Biden Administration Bets $74 Million on ‘Enhanced’ Geothermal Power
A Department of Energy grant aims to cut the cost of new geothermal systems that generate electricity from heat that is miles underground
Climate Change
More Airports to Use Greener ‘Glide’ Approach to Landing
A growing number of U.S. airports are trying swoop landings rather than staircase descents, a method that saves fuel, cuts emissions and reduces noise
