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No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024
-If federal streamgages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.
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Climate ChangeFeature HomepageLatest NewsNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWhat Trump can do to reverse US climate policy − and what he probably can’t change
-As the U.S. prepares for another Trump administration, one area unambiguously in the incoming president’s crosshairs is climate policy.
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Swing state voters along the Great Lakes love cleaner water and beaches − and candidates from both parties have long fished for support there
-For decades, presidential candidates from both major parties have committed to cleaning up and protecting the Great Lakes. Here’s why.
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Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research shows
-New research shows that Americans have positive feelings toward nature but also detects strong undertones of longing, guilt and worry.
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It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
-“No Mow May” is a catchy concept, but it doesn’t provide the food that native North American pollinators need or lasting support for them.
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During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day
-Since an eclipse only lasts a few minutes, you need more than just a handful of scientists collecting data. That’s where a new app comes in.
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After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs – part of a nationwide trend as costs rise
-Detroit residents with past-due bills are facing water shut-offs again after a reprieve during COVID-19. At the same time, providers are also raising rates.
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Feature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeTribal Governments and First NationsI’m working to revitalize an Indigenous language and bring it into the future
-Language revitalization efforts, both in Canada and the U.S., are opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reclaim their cultural ties. Strategies for revitalizing languages range from language documentation to immersion language schools.
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Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one
-As people question how livable the world will be in a warming future, a narrative around climate migration and “climate havens” has emerged.
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Climate ChangeDetroitFeature DetroitFeature HomepageForests and PlantsLake OntarioLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioScience, Technology, ResearchTorontoWildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
-Chances are, if you’re a healthy individual, going for a bike ride or a hike in light haze won’t be a big deal, and your body will be able to recover.
