Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain

Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.

Alexander E. Gates, Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, Rutgers University - Newark • conversation
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~10 min

Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries have stopped similar threats before – think DDT and acid rain

Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.

Alexander E. Gates, Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, Rutgers University - Newark • conversation
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~10 min

Water cremation: sustainable body disposal is coming to Scotland – here are the benefits

Also known as alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation, the process is much better for the environment than burial or cremation.

Georgina Robinson, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University • conversation
May 8, 2024 • ~7 min

Individual dietary choices can add – or take away – minutes, hours and years of life

A new study puts numbers to the health and environmental benefits – or impacts – of individual foods and shows how small changes can make a significant difference.

Katerina S. Stylianou, Research Associate in Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 18, 2021 • ~10 min

Video: Slowing deforestation is the key to preventing the next pandemic – but what does that cost?

A new study estimates that $22 billion to $30 billion dollars per year needs to be spent to maintain forests and reduce the likelihood of a pathogen jumping from wildlife to humans.

Les Kaufman, Professor of Biology, Boston University, Boston University • conversation
July 27, 2020 • ~9 min

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