As the U.S. undergoes a dynamic energy transformation, geothermal energy is poised to play a pivotal role. Leveraging proven oil and gas drilling techniques, this renewable power source offers a...
While the world races to cut fossil fuels, another climate crisis quietly worsens—our food system. Agriculture already consumes nearly half the planet’s habitable land, drives deforestation, and fuels biodiversity loss....
In the midst of a devastating EF-3 tornado tearing through my St. Louis neighborhood, I found myself grappling with the simultaneous loss of my mother. As nature’s indifferent fury tore...
Microscopic soot particles we breathe every day can penetrate deep into our lungs, bloodstream, and even our brains, causing a range of severe health problems from respiratory diseases to cognitive...
The Endangered Species Act has safeguarded biodiversity for decades, but its species-by-species approach leaves ecosystems vulnerable. As threats like habitat loss and climate change accelerate, conservationists are debating whether America...
For weeks or even months, communities like Seeley Lake, Montana, endure hazardous wildfire smoke exposure. Recent research reveals that the worst health effects often don't appear immediately but worsen over...
For decades, advanced satellite technology like the SSMIS has given hurricane forecasters a “cloud X-ray vision” that helps detect dangerous storms before they strike. Now, with critical data streams being...
Traveling near Santarém, Brazil, I encountered smoke from vast forest fires — a stark reminder that Amazon fires are largely human-made. Driven by soybean and cattle expansion, deforestation is accelerating,...
