Tuesday 16 June 2020
Britain, Host of U.N. Climate Talks, Proposes Full-Year Pandemic Delay
The postponement, expected to be approved, could result in national recovery plans with high environmental costs, some diplomats say.
Monday 15 June 2020
Stop the Summer Reading Slide With Eco-Themed Kids’ Books
Summer is a time for playing outside and enjoying the ...
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How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes
Due to high risk for researchers, the imaging of active volcanoes has so far been a great challenge in volcanology. Scientists used a drone for a series of repeated survey flights with optical and thermal imaging cameras at the Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala. A regular and systematic survey of dangerous volcanoes with drones seems to be close.
Sunday 14 June 2020
Earth911 Podcast: ISRI Chief Economist Joe Pickard Discusses COVID’s Impact on Recycling
The recycling industry, like the rest of the world, is ...
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How To Cut Your Summer Energy Bills
Do you dread opening your summer electric bills? If you're ...
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How To Cut Your Summer Energy Bills
Do you dread opening your summer electric bills? If you're ...
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‘Expect More’: Climate Change Raises Risk of Dam Failures
Engineers say most dams in the United States, designed decades ago, are unsuited to a warmer world and stronger storms.
‘Expect More’: Climate Change Raises Risk of Dam Failures
Engineers say most dams in the United States, designed decades ago, are unsuited to a warmer world and stronger storms.
‘Expect More’: Climate Change Raises Risk of Dam Failures
Engineers say most dams in the United States, designed decades ago, are unsuited to a warmer world and stronger storms.
‘Expect More’: Climate Change Raises Risk of Dam Failures
Engineers say most dams in the United States, designed decades ago, are unsuited to a warmer world and stronger storms.
‘Expect More’: Climate Change Raises Risk of Dam Failures
Engineers say most dams in the United States, designed decades ago, are unsuited to a warmer world and stronger storms.
When Coral’s Colorful Show Is a Sign That It’s Sick
Under stress, certain coral species put on displays to try to re-attract symbiotic algae they need to survive.
When Coral’s Colorful Show Is a Sign That It’s Sick
Under stress, certain coral species put on displays to try to re-attract symbiotic algae they need to survive.
When Coral’s Colorful Show Is a Sign That It’s Sick
Under stress, certain coral species put on displays to try to re-attract symbiotic algae they need to survive.
Virus Crisis Exposes Cascading Weaknesses in U.S. Disaster Response
Nonprofits are sending fewer volunteers. Local emergency managers risk being overwhelmed. FEMA is trying "virtual" assistance. And hurricane season starts June 1.
Virus Crisis Exposes Cascading Weaknesses in U.S. Disaster Response
Nonprofits are sending fewer volunteers. Local emergency managers risk being overwhelmed. FEMA is trying "virtual" assistance. And hurricane season starts June 1.
Reduced Demand for Electricity Leads to Power Giveaways
The pandemic is turning energy markets upside-down. Some consumers will get paid for using electricity.
CDC Health Scientist wins 2019 Arthur S. Flemming Award
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Control (CDC) health scientist Duncan R. MacCannell, PhD, has been named a winner of the 2019 Arthur S. Flemming Award.
CDC Releases Recommendations for Communities of Faith
Across America, states and localities are experiencing different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many state and local officials have determined to begin moving gradually and strategically toward reopening their regions. Today, CDC published guidance to help prevent exposures to COVID-19 in facilities used by communities of faith and to keep their staff and attendees as healthy as possible as they exercise their faith.
Saturday 13 June 2020
Earth911 Quiz #40: Be a U.S. Recycling Trivia Champion
Are you a recycling trivia champion? In this Earth911 quiz, ...
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CDC releases resources to assist states to open
Across America, states and localities are experiencing different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have chosen to begin moving gradually and strategically toward resuming civic life. To help states, tribes, localities, and territories, as well as businesses and community organizations operate as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC released two new resources to aide in reopening.
Thinking of Buying a Bike? Get Ready for a Very Long Wait
The United States is facing a shortage of bicycles as anxiety over public transportation and a desire to exercise has sent the demand surging.
In the Shadows of America’s Smokestacks, Virus Is One More Deadly Risk
Nationwide, poor communities are exposed to much more air pollution than wealthier ones. Scientists are racing to understand what role this may play in Covid-19.
S. David Freeman, 94, Tireless Advocate for Clean Energy, Dies
A folksy but forceful "Green Cowboy," he helped shape energy policy in the White House and at local utilities for seven decades.
S. David Freeman, 94, Tireless Advocate for Clean Energy, Dies
A folksy but forceful "Green Cowboy," he helped shape energy policy in the White House and at local utilities for seven decades.
S. David Freeman, 94, Tireless Advocate for Clean Energy, Dies
A folksy but forceful "Green Cowboy," he helped shape energy policy in the White House and at local utilities for seven decades.
Americans See Climate as a Concern, Even Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Researchers thought Covid-19 might displace climate change as a threat in the American mind. It hasn't, according to a new survey.
Americans See Climate as a Concern, Even Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Researchers thought Covid-19 might displace climate change as a threat in the American mind. It hasn't, according to a new survey.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Cyclone Amphan Live Updates: Millions Brace in India and Bangladesh as Storm Arrives
The storm will hit a starkly vulnerable and densely populated region that is still under coronavirus lockdown.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for the North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
PG&E Says Wildfire Victims Back Settlement in Bankruptcy
The vote to accept a $13.5 billion deal will help the California utility resolve its bankruptcy in time to qualify for a state wildfire fund.
PG&E Says Wildfire Victims Back Settlement in Bankruptcy
The vote to accept a $13.5 billion deal will help the California utility resolve its bankruptcy in time to qualify for a state wildfire fund.
PG&E Says Wildfire Victims Back Settlement in Bankruptcy
The vote to accept a $13.5 billion deal will help the California utility resolve its bankruptcy in time to qualify for a state wildfire fund.
PG&E Says Wildfire Victims Back Settlement in Bankruptcy
The vote to accept a $13.5 billion deal will help the California utility resolve its bankruptcy in time to qualify for a state wildfire fund.
Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Stronger, Researchers Find
An analysis of satellite imagery from the past four decades suggests that global warming has increased the chances of storms reaching Category 3 or higher.
Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Stronger, Researchers Find
An analysis of satellite imagery from the past four decades suggests that global warming has increased the chances of storms reaching Category 3 or higher.
A New Viral Outbreak Is Killing Rabbits
This virus is deadly, long-lived and highly contagious, but it doesn't affect people or other animals.
Thinking of Buying a Bike? Get Ready for a Very Long Wait
The United States is facing a shortage of bicycles as anxiety over public transportation and a desire to exercise has sent the demand surging.
Crafts Made From Upcycled Food Packaging
Crafting with kids is a great way to get creative on lazy afternoons at home. By adding reused materials, you'll not only make your projects cheaper (read: free), but also teach kids the value of reuse and recycling.
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Crafts Made From Upcycled Food Packaging
Crafting with kids is a great way to get creative on lazy afternoons at home. By adding reused materials, you'll not only make your projects cheaper (read: free), but also teach kids the value of reuse and recycling.
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Livable Housing — for the Birds
Brightly colored, upcycled birdhouses are among the most charming forms ...
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HHS Delivers Funding to Expand Testing Capacity for States, Territories, Tribes
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is delivering $11 billion in new funding to support testing for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide $10.25 billion to states, territories, and local jurisdictions through CDC's existing Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) cooperative agreement.
S. David Freeman, 94, Tireless Advocate for Clean Energy, Dies
A folksy but forceful "Green Cowboy," he helped shape energy policy in the White House and at local utilities for seven decades.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for the North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms and Is Heading to North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for the North Carolina's Outer Banks, the National Hurricane Center said.
In the Shadows of America’s Smokestacks, Virus Is One More Deadly Risk
Nationwide, poor communities are exposed to much more air pollution than wealthier ones. Scientists are racing to understand what role this may play in Covid-19.
‘It Could Happen Anytime’: Scientists Warn of Alaska Tsunami Threat
A retreating glacier is increasing the risk of a catastrophic landslide and tsunami within a few decades, researchers say.
Good, Better, Best: Cutting Your Consumer Carbon Footprint
This is the second in a series of five articles ...
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No Cow Necessary: Here’s How to Make Plant-Based Milk
Home baristas have made soy, oat and almond milk hard to find in stores. You can make them in your kitchen, and cut your carbon footprint at the same time.
E.P.A. Opts Against Limits on Water Contaminant Tied to Fetal Damage
A new E.P.A. policy on perchlorate, which is used in rocket fuel, would revoke a 2011 finding that the chemical should be regulated.
Helping the Environment, One Small Sensor at a Time
New York City nonprofits are using a cloud-based service from the start-up Temboo that helps monitor storm-water runoff and other environmental factors.
‘It Could Happen Anytime’: Scientists Warn of Alaska Tsunami Threat
A retreating glacier is increasing the risk of a catastrophic landslide and tsunami within a few decades, researchers say.
‘It Could Happen Anytime’: Scientists Warn of Alaska Tsunami Threat
A retreating glacier is increasing the risk of a catastrophic landslide and tsunami within a few decades, researchers say.
Maven Moment: Recycling Day
I remember my mother's reaction when recycling became mandatory in ...
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5 Clever Ways To Maximize Natural Light in Your Kitchen
The kitchen often gets more use than any other room ...
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Helping the Environment, One Small Sensor at a Time
New York City nonprofits are using a cloud-based service from the start-up Temboo that helps monitor storm-water runoff and other environmental factors.
Tracking the Environmental Rules Reversed Under Trump
Also this week, our reporter's kitchen secrets revealed
No Cow Necessary: Here’s How to Make Plant-Based Milk
Home baristas have made soy, oat and almond milk hard to find in stores. You can make them in your kitchen, and cut your carbon footprint at the same time.
In a First, Renewable Energy Is Poised to Eclipse Coal in U.S.
The coronavirus has pushed the coal industry to once-unthinkable lows, and the consequences for climate change are big.
Earth911 Quiz #76: Where Does Your Garbage Go?
Challenge your knowledge about where your trash and recycled materials ...
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Instead of Fishing, Try “Earthing”
Yes! I did it. I invented something to replace fishing. ...
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Friday 5 June 2020
We Earthlings: Recycle Paper and Cardboard
On average, every American sends 1,646.15 pounds of solid waste ...
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Climate Change 101: What Is Climate Change?
This article is the first of five in a series ...
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Billions Could Live in Extreme Heat Zones Within Decades, Study Finds
Researchers said that by 2070 extreme heat could encompass a much larger part of Africa, as well as parts of India, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia and Australia.
Madagascar: A Cornucopia of Beauty
Join us for a visual tour of the island nation of Madagascar, about 90 percent of whose flora and fauna is found nowhere else on Earth.
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