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Earth is 'really quite sick now' and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
About two-thirds of Earth doesn't meet the criteria for freshwater safety, scientists said as an example.
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Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality
The class action lawsuit focuses on Delta's use of carbon offsets.
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New York City is slowly sinking, researchers say
Experts say there's no need for New Yorkers to invest in life preservers just yet, though.
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Supreme Court rules against EPA in wetlands regulation case
Environmental advocates said the court's new standard would strip protections from millions of acres of wetlands across the country.
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Sustainable 'til death do us part, and 45 days beyond; mushroom coffin a last best wish for some
Also available: A mushroom urn that can be buried with a sapling sticking out.
Nation World
Recent shark bites scary, but serious injuries remain vanishingly rare
You're far more likely to get hurt in a car accident on the way to the beach than you are to get seriously injured by a shark.
Environment
Climate change affecting Iowa's allergy season, experts say
In March, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Des Moines as the ninth most challenging place to live with pollen allergies in the U.S.
The Big Story
Climate change affecting Iowa's allergy season, experts say
In March, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Des Moines as the ninth most challenging place to live with pollen allergies in the U.S.
Environment
Mosquito mitigation from the sky is Polk County's objective
Starting next week, parts of Des Moines, West Des Moines and unincorporated Polk County will see mosquito larvicide applied to targeted areas.
Environment
Mosquito mitigation underway as Polk County prepares for summer
A helicopter will apply larvicide to large areas known to have standing water beginning next week.
The Conversation
America’s aging flood control infrastructure is failing – federal funding is coming, but too often new construction relies on old data
As federal funding rolls in, communities run the risk of spending millions of dollars on systems that weren’t built to handle the flood risks ahead.
Nation World
Earth is 'really quite sick now' and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
About two-thirds of Earth doesn't meet the criteria for freshwater safety, scientists said as an example.
Nation World
Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality
The class action lawsuit focuses on Delta's use of carbon offsets.
Nation World
New York City is slowly sinking, researchers say
Experts say there's no need for New Yorkers to invest in life preservers just yet, though.
Nation World
Supreme Court rules against EPA in wetlands regulation case
Environmental advocates said the court's new standard would strip protections from millions of acres of wetlands across the country.
Nation World
Sustainable 'til death do us part, and 45 days beyond; mushroom coffin a last best wish for some
Also available: A mushroom urn that can be buried with a sapling sticking out.
Nation World
Recent shark bites scary, but serious injuries remain vanishingly rare
You're far more likely to get hurt in a car accident on the way to the beach than you are to get seriously injured by a shark.
Environment
Climate change affecting Iowa's allergy season, experts say
In March, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Des Moines as the ninth most challenging place to live with pollen allergies in the U.S.
The Big Story
Climate change affecting Iowa's allergy season, experts say
In March, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Des Moines as the ninth most challenging place to live with pollen allergies in the U.S.
Environment
Mosquito mitigation from the sky is Polk County's objective
Starting next week, parts of Des Moines, West Des Moines and unincorporated Polk County will see mosquito larvicide applied to targeted areas.
Environment
Mosquito mitigation underway as Polk County prepares for summer
A helicopter will apply larvicide to large areas known to have standing water beginning next week.
The Conversation
America’s aging flood control infrastructure is failing – federal funding is coming, but too often new construction relies on old data
As federal funding rolls in, communities run the risk of spending millions of dollars on systems that weren’t built to handle the flood risks ahead.
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