10 Questions With The Father Of Environmental Justice
Since 1979, Robert Bullard has studied the disproportionate impacts of pollution on communities of color. He reflects on the past and future of the environmental justice movement.
Earth Day And The Evolution Of The Environmental Movement
From the first Earth Day in 1970 to today’s youth climate strikes, researchers and activists look back at the decades-long fight for a healthy planet.
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The Plight Of The North Atlantic Right Whale
Human activity is responsible for the sharp decline in North Atlantic right whales. A new documentary sheds light on why.
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Conserving More Than Just the Planet’s ‘Beloved Beasts’
A new book looks at the history of some of the conservation movement’s key figures.
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SciFri Soundscape: Justice In The Jungle
Scientists are using acoustic monitoring devices in Guatemala and Honduras to help curb jaguar poaching.
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Particle Behavior Disobeys Laws Of Physics As We Know Them
Plus, how your weather forecast will change next month.
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A Daring Rescue Highlights Giraffes’ Silent Extinction
Researchers don’t know enough about the charismatic giraffe—and as populations dwindle, they’re running out of time.
Experiment With Bumblebee Static Electricity
Bumble bees create and feel the buzz of static electricity, and you can too. Use simple household items to investigate static charges.
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Seaweed Might Help Cows Go Green
Cattle are one of the largest producers of methane. Could a change in their diet reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?