Environmental Protection
Well-managed dams and smart forecasting can limit flooding in a world of extreme storms
As climate change makes extreme rainfall more common, it will further test flood-fighting capabilities.
How coral reefs may weather warming temperatures
New findings refute the perception that reef-building corals with thermally tolerant algal symbionts grow poorly.
Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste
Many of us would opt for the recycling bin, but that’s often the wrong choice.
Eliminating food waste globally could have fewer environmental benefits than thought
Food loss and waste amount to an average of 527 calories per person a day and 6% of global GHGs.
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Photo: Pixabay/Franz26 Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end. Death Valley hit a temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit (53.3 degrees Celsius) on July 16, 2023
Scientists are finally unravelling the mystery of rainforest canopies
Rainforest structure matters because it controls how animals access resources and escape predators.