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.
02/17/2022

What Could Go Right? The paralyzed, walking again
Covid-19 antibodies from infection last for years, Tanzania ends their ban on pregnant girls attending school, and more
02/04/2022
China’s Winter Olympics are carbon-neutral — how?
Researchers commend Beijing for mitigating a wide range of emissions, but say that future games should wean themselves off carbon offsets.
01/26/2022
Offshore wind farms could do double duty as carbon capture devices
Built together, these two technologies could reduce the energy costs of carbon capture and minimize the need for onshore pipelines.
02/04/2022
The Irish Formula for National Well-Being
Ireland is a case study in progress. The United Nations ranks the country second in the world on human development – level with Switzerland and behind only Norway.
02/02/2022
Carmakers shift gear on using recycled materials
Focus shifts to carbon emissions during manufacturing — before a car makes its first trip.
02/07/2022
Astronomers Want to Save Dark Skies from Satellite Swarms
The International Astronomical Union launched a new organization tasked with limiting reflected light and radio interference from big satellite networks.
02/08/2022
A Bridge Will Help Humans and Lions Coexist in Los Angeles
As the only major Western city that is home to lions, L.A. is breaking new ground in infrastructure designed for big wildlife.
02/08/2022
Hawaii is the first US state to enact ban on shark fishing
On the first day of the year, January 1st, 2022, Hawaii became the first state in the US to enact a ban on shark fishing.
02/10/2022
People need to hear the good news about climate change
"Climate anxiety" isn't going to solve anything
02/11/2022
Why cage-free eggs becoming norm: It’s what people want
Without much fuss and even less public attention, the nation’s egg producers are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar shift to cage-free eggs that is dramatically changing the lives of millions of hens in response to new laws and demands from restaurant chains.
02/09/2022
Ecuador’s top court rules for stronger land rights for Indigenous communities
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court has ruled that an Indigenous community’s right to free, prior and informed consultation was violated by oil projects, and called for stronger protections to guarantee Indigenous communities’ rights to decide over extractive projects in their territories.
02/10/2022
