Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
The last time that these two groups of cicadas emerged from underground together, Thomas Jefferson was president.
Chris Simon, Senior Research Scientist of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut •
conversation
April 18, 2024 • ~11 min
April 18, 2024 • ~11 min
More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported – here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that can leak from oil and gas wells, pipelines and landfills. Satellites can spot the releases fast enough to get them fixed and help protect the climate.
Riley Duren, Research Scientist, University of Arizona •
conversation
April 16, 2024 • ~9 min
April 16, 2024 • ~9 min
The South’s aging water infrastructure is getting pounded by climate change – fixing it is also a struggle
Extreme downpours and droughts, both fueled by rising global temperatures, are taking a toll on water infrastructure. Communities trying to manage the threats face three big challenges.
Megan E. Heim LaFrombois, Associate Professor of Political Science; Director of Master of Community Planning Program, Auburn University •
conversation
April 12, 2024 • ~9 min
April 12, 2024 • ~9 min
A landslide forced me from my home – and I experienced our failure to deal with climate change at first hand
The climate policies I research aren’t working – as I found out the hard way.
Ralitsa Hiteva, Research Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex •
conversation
April 10, 2024 • ~7 min
April 10, 2024 • ~7 min
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