Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
01/11/2022
Indigenous news outlets, nonprofits drive deeper coverage
Kiowa tribal member Tristan Ahtone remembers just getting started in journalism over a decade ago and pitching ideas on Indigenous topics. His bosses would say things like: “We ran a Native story earlier this year. Do we need another one?” Thankfully, he said, times have changed.
01/18/2022
Circular trash management is a powerful but overlooked climate solution
Garbage accounts for 8% of human-caused emissions of methane. A recent analysis found that switching to circular waste management could reduce emissions from garbage by as much as 88% by 2050.
01/19/2022
White House to distribute 400 million free N95 masks starting next week
Adults will be able to get up to three masks each; additional high-quality masks for children 'in the near future,' administration official says
01/20/2022
Nepal hospital trials ‘life-changing’ treatment for leprosy wounds
Technique using artificial scabs made from a patient’s own blood could also help those with diabetes, say doctors.
01/07/2022
Therapists hail ‘legalization’ of medicinal psychedelic drugs
Local therapists say Ottawa’s move allowing physicians to prescribe psychedelics is a “seismic shift” towards legalizing their medicinal use.
01/20/2022
‘For the first time, I felt free’: Pakistan’s women-led livestock market
In rural provinces, women have always reared animals but are excluded from selling them. A new market is changing attitudes
01/08/2022
The Architecture of Tomorrow Mimics Nature to Cool the Planet
It’s not just about minimizing environmental harm, but finding ways to regenerate construction materials and restore natural habitats.
01/18/2022
Owl Wing Design Reduces Aircraft, Wind Turbine Noise Pollution
Trailing-edge noise is the dominant source of sound from aeronautical and turbine engines like those in airplanes, drones, and wind turbines. Suppressing this noise pollution is a major environmental goal for some urban areas.
01/17/2022
The end of the Omicron wave is in sight
The Omicron wave is likely beginning to recede in the U.S., experts say. Why it matters: Omicron is still wreaking havoc in parts of the country, but infectious disease experts are optimistic that relief is around the corner.
01/10/2022
A Diet Rich in Probiotics Could Climate-Proof Coral Reefs
New research shows that the “gut health” microorganisms can enhance the immune systems of living coral.
01/18/2022
How mRNA technology could create a new vaccine — against ticks
Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. This new vaccine could eventually protect against several of them.
01/16/2022