Complex, volatile coast makes preparing for tsunamis tough in Alaska
Enlarge / Damage from the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Kodiak, Alaska. On an overcast day in September, Heidi Geagel negotiates familiar potholes on a gravel road in Seldovia, Alaska. Cresting a hill topped with a small chapel, her town spreads out below—in the bay, gently rocking fishing boats; onshore, the Linwood Bar & Grill,…
The USDA’s new plant zone map shifts cities like Lansing and...
The USDA updated its map of plant hardiness zones for the first time in over a decade.The new map shows that half the country has shifted to warmer zones. The updated zones could allow gardeners to grow plants that they never could before. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…
The USDA’s new plant zone map could change how you garden,...
The USDA updated its map of plant hardiness zones for the first time in over a decade.The new map shows that half the country has shifted to warmer zones. The updated zones could allow gardeners to grow plants that they never could before. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…
Florida scientists are giving coral IVF treatments to help bolster dying...
Coral reefs are experiencing mass bleaching and die-off events due to climate change. Scientists are now looking for ways to toughen them up and bolster their numbers. These methods include temperature-controlled tanks and new breeding methods. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric...
We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up in terms of emissions, pollution, and petrol cost. Close to half (44 percent) of all Australian commuter trips are by car—and under 10 km. Of Perth’s 4.2 million daily car trips,…
There’s no Christmas tree shortage this year despite Canada’s record wildfire...
This summer saw a lot of smoke pouring over the border from Canadian wildfires.But conifers — including cone-bearing evergreens favored as Christmas trees — shouldn't be affected.Despite the dry, smoky summer, there isn't a Christmas tree shortage, two experts said. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
4 key things that will keep getting more expensive even as...
Inflation is continuing to cool as the US economy recovers from the pandemic.But a recent government climate report suggests Americans could keep facing higher costs for certain things.The climate crisis will make energy bills, medical costs, and groceries more expensive. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
Joe Manchin enraged Democrats and climate activists, but they’ll miss him...
Sen. Joe Manchin often drew the ire of Democrats for blocking Biden's climate agenda.But Manchin managed to hold a blue seat in a red state, and was key to major climate legislation.His successor will almost certainly be a Republican and, likely, a worse climate ally. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
2023 National Climate Assessment paints grim picture while offering hope
Enlarge / Climate change presents risks while action to limit warming and reduce risks presents opportunities for the US.2023 National Climate Assessment In a sprawling, multimedia report that stresses it is not too late to act, the Biden administration on Tuesday delivered a sobering catalog of climate change’s impacts in every corner of the United…
Rats could breed too quickly for NYC’s successful new extermination method...
New York City is known for its rat problem. Despite gains in extermination technology, climate change might make the future a more ratty place. Warmer temperatures mean more rat sexy time and could lead to the spread of disease. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
