PollutionSeptember 1, 2021
Tiny Robots Could Clean Up Microplastic Pollution
In a proof-of-concept study, microscopic self-propelled devices found and broke down microplastic particles
Water
Fossil FuelsAugust 19, 2021
Hydropower Withers in Drought, Boosting Fossil-Fuel Generation
The irony reveals the need for a greater mix of renewable energy sources
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Climate ChangeAugust 11, 2021
Walling Off One Coastal Area Can Flood Another
Seawalls and levees may simply shift rising water elsewhere—often into disadvantaged communities
Renewable EnergyAugust 10, 2021
Wave Power Charges Ahead with Static Electricity Generators
An ocean-powered buoy brings technology closer to the dream of obtaining energy from the sea
WeatherJuly 21, 2021
Western Drought Has Lasted Longer Than the Dust Bowl
Dry conditions have drawn down reservoirs, fueled massive wildfires and stunted crops
Climate ChangeJuly 9, 2021
Cities along the Great Lakes Face Rising Water and Costs
Climate change could cost municipalities $2 billion in damages through 2025
EvolutionJuly 1, 2021
Human Evolution Led to an Extreme Thirst for Water
We are more dependent on water than many other mammals and have developed a host of clever strategies for obtaining it
ConservationJune 9, 2021
Saved from Shuckers, Oysters Fight Rising Seas
New York City is building protective reefs with farmed oysters restaurants do not want
PolicyJune 1, 2021
Biden Budget Includes Plan to Help Poor Buy Flood Insurance
The money comes as FEMA looks to revamp its insurance program to better reflect flood risks
EnergyJune 1, 2021
Methane Power Could Come from Lakes and Reservoirs
The gas is making climate change worse. Can we harness it instead?
WaterMay 25, 2021
Greenland Glaciers May Be Leaking Mercury
The toxin’s presence in meltwater raises concerns for fishing, a primary food source for Indigenous communities
Climate ChangeMay 18, 2021
Climate Change Added $8 Billion to Hurricane Sandy’s Damage
New research shows how much warming is costing society by exacerbating disasters