Flood maps show US vastly underestimates contamination risk at old industrial sites

Climate change is colliding with old factory sites where soil or water contamination still exist, and the most vulnerable populations are particularly at risk.

Scott Frickel, Professor of Sociology and Environment and Society, Brown University • conversation
Aug. 1, 2022 ~10 min

Landsat turns 50: How satellites revolutionized the way we see – and protect – the natural world

With decades of images and data from the same locations, these satellites can show changes over time, including deforestation, changes in waterways and how loss of trees corresponds to urban heat.

Stacy Morford, Environment + Climate Editor • conversation
July 21, 2022 ~7 min


Lone lady tortoise is a Galápagos mystery

Fernanda the tortoise is the only of her species discovered on the Galápagos island of Fernandina since 1906. She has baffled evolutionary biologists.

Bess Connolly Martell-Yale • futurity
July 21, 2022 ~8 min

Landsat at 50: How satellites revolutionized the way we see – and protect – the natural world

They’re crucial for tracking deforestation, pinpointing dangerous heat, and helping people respond to fires, floods and insidious risks that might not be obvious from the ground.

Stacy Morford, Environment + Climate Editor • conversation
July 21, 2022 ~7 min

Research on genomic history of remote Pacific islands yields surprising findings

New genetic research shows untold migration to remote Pacific islands was generally matrilocal.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
July 6, 2022 ~7 min

Love Island and eBay: how the reality show could model a radically sustainable future for its young viewers

Sustainable fashion collaborations show that living an eco-friendly life can be fun - here’s how popular shows can help dismantle consumerism altogether.

Katy Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Essex • conversation
June 21, 2022 ~8 min

Satellites zoom in on cities' hottest neighborhoods to help combat the urban heat island effect

Extreme heat waves are putting lives in danger, with some of the hottest urban neighborhoods 10 degrees hotter or more than their wealthier neighbors. Often, these are communities of color.

Daniel P. Johnson, Associate Professor of Geography, IUPUI • conversation
June 14, 2022 ~9 min

Satellites zoom in on cities' hottest neighborhoods, some 10+ degrees hotter, to help combat the urban heat island effect

Satellites like Landsat play a crucial role in helping cities prepare and respond to extreme heat, a leading weather-related killer.

Daniel P. Johnson, Associate Professor of Geography, IUPUI • conversation
June 14, 2022 ~9 min


Love Island ditches fast fashion: how reality celebrities influence young shoppers' habits

The beloved reality show is partnering with eBay to promote secondhand outfits instead of fast fashion.

Rose Marroncelli, PhD Researcher, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
May 31, 2022 ~7 min

China’s Deal with the Solomon Islands Raises Concerns in Pacific Area

VOA Learning English • voa
April 9, 2022 ~4 min

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