How wildfire smoke affects your brain health
Scientists from the University of New Mexico wanted to know how breathing in wildfire smoke affects our brains.
They carried out an experiment with rodents...
Wildfire smoke is risky for everyone, not just kids and seniors
Wildfires are scary, and the smoke they produce can cause real health problems.
Annie Doubleday, a researcher who has worked on air quality, doesn't want...
How spider webs and desert beetles could help us get drinking water from air
Imagine if you could pull a glass of fresh water straight from the air!
A group of researchers at the University of Waterloo, led by...
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...