Environment
Energy Department Seeks to Change Appliance Efficiency Standards
As oppressive heat pushes the United States power grid to its limits and electricity costs soar, the Trump administration plans to reduce appliance efficiency standards. These standards have been effective in decreasing power demand and
What Makes Hawaii’s Erupting Volcanoes Special
Hawaii’s Volcanic Activity Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano erupted recently for the first time in nearly four decades, drawing attention to the unique characteristics of this and other volcanic eruptions in the region. Along with Mauna
Climate Change Impact on Mosquito Populations
Aedes albopictus, widely recognized as the Asian tiger mosquito, has been increasingly observed by residents like Abigail Krich-Starr in eastern Massachusetts. The emergence of more mosquitoes in urban areas raises questions about broader environmental trends.
Water Safety Urged as Drownings Persist in Great Lakes
High temperatures push people toward beaches and pools for relief, prompting the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project to emphasize the importance of water safety. Dave Benjamin, the Executive Director, highlights a critical need for education,
Heat Dome Forces Americans to Find Relief from Intense Heat
Heat Waves Spread Across the Midwest and East Coast This week, a heat dome is causing high temperatures and humidity across much of the Midwest and East Coast. The oppressive weather conditions are prompting many
Proposed Changes to Radiation Safety Limits Concern Nuclear Safety Advocates
The federal nuclear regulator has put forth a proposal that may lead to increased exposure to radiation for workers at nuclear power plants. This comes in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump
U.S. Faces Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Communities across the central and eastern United States are confronting an intense and potentially dangerous heat wave. The combination of extreme heat and high humidity, just before the July Fourth holiday, poses a significant risk.
Ticks: A National Concern with Expanding Reach
Ticks are becoming a widespread issue across different regions, irrespective of your location. Initially, Lyme disease, a tick-borne ailment discovered in the late 1970s and early 1980s, was confined to specific areas. The disease can
Dangerous Heat Wave Advances Eastward, Affecting Millions
A significant heat wave that has affected the Midwest this week is expanding toward the East, bringing potential record-breaking temperatures to millions more individuals. Relief for much of the country is not expected until the
Potential for Tropical Storm Bertha Off U.S. Coast
A low-pressure area off the southeastern U.S. coast may develop into Tropical Storm Bertha as it moves towards Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports a low 10% chance for tropical development within the next