Author: Shanti Menon
Live near a factory? You’ll want to know about this new tech
Quick takes: Companies and governments have high hopes for hydrogen as a clean energy source, but… Scientists have raised concerns about hydrogen’s climate risks. An innovative new technology can detect and …
Why your home may not be the only thing underwater after a flood
A recent federal disaster declaration will open the doors for people in six waterlogged California counties to access tens of millions of dollars in federal aid. But federal …
Weird weather phenomena, explained
Extreme weather is our new normal. If you’re not already dropping words like bombogenesis into everyday conversation, it’s time to expand your weird weather vocabulary. Here …
How Bahamas fishermen are preserving their paradise from risky mining
The crystalline saltwater flats around the island of Andros, The Bahamas, are filled with lightning-quick bonefish that beguile sport fishers. Vast nurseries of knotty mangroves …
Is this America’s next big step to battle climate change?
Quick takes: Methane pollution released today could warm the planet more over the next 10 years than carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels. Methane frequently leaks or …
The innovative way this special-needs Caribbean school is keeping the lights on during hurricanes
Caribbean islands contribute just a fraction of a percent of global climate pollution, yet they are among the hardest hit by climate impacts, including more …
These US cities have some innovative plans to help the environment
New York voters overwhelmingly approved a $4.2 billion state environmental bond in 2022 that includes major investments to reduce flood risk. The vote comes …
500 trucks pass through this Newark intersection every hour. Kids are paying the price
Air pollution has decreased in the U.S. over the past decade — but not everyone is breathing easier. People of color, regardless of income, are exposed …
