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...
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...
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...
Why cold weather makes us hungry
We've all felt it.
That undeniable urge to munch on more food when the temperature drops. Why do we often crave more comfort foods during...
Wealthiest top 10% of Americans responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, shows study
A recent study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that the richest 10% of Americans produce 40% of the country's greenhouse gas...