Mussels are disappearing from the Thames and growing smaller – and it's partly because the river is cleaner
A new survey has revealed an alarming deterioration in the health of the River Thames ecosystem – but some of the recorded changes may be the result of a cleaner river.
Nov. 28, 2022 • ~7 min
Who sees what you flush? Wastewater surveillance for public health is on the rise, but a new survey reveals many US adults are still unaware
Public health officials monitor sewage in local communities to track COVID, polio, flu and more. But no one asks the people being monitored for their permission – raising some questions and concerns.
Oct. 31, 2022 • ~6 min
Eating lots of meat is bad for the environment – but we don't know enough about how consumption is changing
Official estimates indicate that meat consumption is falling in the UK – but not all of the data agrees.
Oct. 26, 2022 • ~7 min
Most Americans do trust scientists and science-based policy-making – freaking out about the minority who don't isn't helpful
It’s tempting to focus on the minority of Americans who hold negative views about scientists. But blaming others for their lack of trust won’t build the relationships that can boost trust.
Oct. 25, 2022 • ~8 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.
July 21, 2022 • ~7 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.
July 21, 2022 • ~7 min
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