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Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save them.
Narcisa Pricope, Mississippi State University, The Conversation
Yesterday at 12:46 PM
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NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide – and freely available to anyone.
Christine Wiedinmyer, University of Colorado Boulder and Kari Bowen, University of Colorado Boulder, The Conversation
Yesterday at 12:29 PM

Drought can hit almost anywhere: How 5 cities that nearly ran dry got water use under control

Cities across the normally wet Northeast scrambled to reduce water use amid a 2024 drought. It was a reminder that drought isn’t a problem only in the West.
Sara Hughes, University of Michigan and Michael Wilson, Pardee RAND Graduate School, The Conversation
Monday, February 3

As erosion and floods swallow buildings, Washington's coastal communities strain to adapt

The Daily Yonder covers tribal and rural communities on the coast of the Pacific Northwest that are taking action to survive climate-change induced changes to their landscape.
Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder, Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder
Friday, January 31

How satellites and AI help fight wildfires today

Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential.
John W. Daily, University of Colorado Boulder, The Conversation
Thursday, January 30

Solar energy innovations consumers will love from CES 2025

(BPT) - Eager to discover the latest and greatest technology? If so, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the highlight of the year, and the 2025 offerings were bolder than ever. Consumers seeking …
Friday, January 24

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.
Patrick Megonigal, Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation
Monday, January 13
How the world fell in love with plastic without thinking through the consequences – podcast
Plastic waste expert Mark Miodowonik explains the history of plastic and why he believes manufacturers must be responsible for making sure plastic is recycled.
Gemma Ware, The Conversation, The Conversation
Monday, January 13
Ambitious L.A. water recycling plan could serve half a million households
LA Post reports on a new UCLA study that confirms LA's ambitious wastewater recycling initiative would strengthen the city's water security amid growing climate challenges and potential natural disasters.   
Pooja Mamnoor
Monday, January 13
A Greener Home Starts Today: Save on ENERGY STAR Appliances with New Home Rebates
(BPT) - Energy efficiency isn't a trendy buzzword — it's quickly becoming the new normal for everyday Americans across the country. Beginning this fall and throughout next year, consumers will …
Monday, January 13
Coal plants are closing. What can be done with them?
(BPT) - The next generation of energy technologies is coming online, delivering energy that is more affordable, reliable and cleaner than ever before. But what happens to the older generation of …
Monday, January 13
Make a New Year's resolution to prepare your home
(BPT) - When it comes to goal setting for the new year ahead, why not put prepping your home for unexpected life moments top of the list? After all, your home is the center of your life, and the …
Wednesday, January 8

End your year meaningfully with a gift that grows

(BPT) - With one year coming to a close and another about to begin, this is the perfect time to reflect on how you've been blessed this year, as well as ways to best live your values going forward. …
Monday, December 30, 2024