Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck...
Southeast Michigan seemed like the perfect “climate haven.”
“My family has owned my home since the ‘60s. … Even when my dad was a kid...
Eco-friendly paper straws may not be so green after all
People often think that paper straws are a green choice.
They're supposed to be better for the Earth than plastic straws.
But a new study from...
How to give old smartphones a second life to save the planet
Did you know that most people only use their smartphones for about 2.5 years before getting a new one?
With about 1.5 billion smartphones sold...
A simple coating could help cut carbon emissions by 460 million tons a year
Ever thought about how much energy we could save if our power plants were just a tiny bit more efficient?
Well, researchers have, and they've...
How to keep your cool: easy tips for preparing your home for summer heat...
Hot weather is more than just an inconvenience; it can be dangerous.
Every year, hundreds of people in the U.S. die because of extreme heat,...
US can cut building emissions by up to 91%, the key to achieving US...
A recent study in the journal One Earth reveals that tackling building-related emissions is critical to achieving the US 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
By focusing...
Living with air pollution increases your dementia risk, study confirms
Dementia is a scary word. It means people start forgetting things, lose track of time, and sometimes can’t even recognize their family.
Over 55 million...
Scientists develop closed-loop pumped storage hydropower for climate change
A recent study from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that closed-loop pumped storage hydropower has the lowest global...
How air pollution in Irvine may speed up Alzheimer’s
The Growing Concern: Traffic Air Pollution and Your Brain
We often worry about air pollution's impact on our lungs and even our skin, but what...
Secondhand smoke is a surprising source of lead in children
It's common knowledge that exposure to lead can harm children's health. In efforts to protect youngsters, authorities have removed lead-based paint, phased out leaded...