Environmental disasters disrupt lives across entire regions, layering disproportionate burdens faced by communities that already face social and economic hardship. Extreme events like the flooding ...

The U.S. experienced 28 weather and climate disasters in 2023, costing a total of $92.9 billion in damages, according to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information. More than 18 million ...

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In the 1960s, fiberglass was a boon to the boating industry. It's cheap and durable but has a limited lifespan. And getting rid of it is expensive. So boat owners across the country are abandoning ...

This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. The video explores environmental hazards. In this Spotlight Earth episode, you will explore environmental hazards that can impact our health, both ...

Epigenetics, the chemical mechanisms that control the activity of genes, allows our cells, tissues and organs to adapt to the changing circumstances of the environment around us. This advantage can ...

Environmental Safety Hazards details the risks of chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards in the work environment. Hazard exposure can cause injury and illness, causing short- and ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Comau Fjord is a sliver of sea framed by thickly forested mountain slopes. Melting glaciers peek between the crags. Waterfalls tumble down ...

Since she began studying mechanical engineering as an undergraduate at Stanford University, Ufuoma Ovienmhada had little desire to build “tech for tech’s sake.” The university’s sustainability lab ...

Careful estate planning is vital if property you own, such as a former agricultural site or dry cleaners, could be contaminated. Here’s how to avoid handing your beneficiaries a huge legal and ...