INTO THE RED: Climate and the fight of our lives Of the 51 million tons of plastic waste U.S. households generated in 2021, just 2.4 million tons — or 5 percent — was recycled, new research shows. The findings provide yet more proof that plastic recycling is a “myth,” […] Click here to view original […]
Hurricanes and other disasters are harming our parks. NPCA is advocating for more resources to help staff prepare before emergencies strike. #{image.caption} Flooding in Everglades National Park after Hurricane Ian in late September 2022. NPS In late September, Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys took a direct […] Click here to view original
The uppermost layer of a forest plays many critical roles, including guarding against climate change. Saving them is imperative, says a biologist on an ambitious quest to reveal and protect canopies. With climate change intensifying, the spotlight on rainforests, which are frequently called the Earth’s lungs, has only grown […] Click here to view original
Credit: Radboud University Shallow lakes and ditches emit less greenhouse gases if rooted submerged plants are predominant instead of free-floating plants or algae. There are several reasons why Dutch water managers should encourage more submerged plants in Dutch waterways, researchers argue. But these plants will have a better chance […] Click here to view original
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Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. The SEC is high on the list of agencies that a conservative-dominated court could affect, Kent Greenfield writes. About the author: Kent Greenfield , an expert in constitutional and corporate law, is […] Click here to view original
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Hurricane Ian Story at a glance A new survey from the real estate company Redfin found that 71 percent of Florida homeowners invest in defending their homes against climate disasters Forty percent of Florida homeowners have spent money to fortify their homes against hurricanes and tropical storms. The survey […] Click here to view original
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