Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
Regulatory inertia, political gridlock and a lack of investment are holding back renewable energy deployment.
Tag: public health
What extreme heat is doing to your body
As climate change intensifies, heat health risks from accelerated aging to bad decision-making grow worldwide.
On the trail of DNA in Saharan dust
University of Miami scientists search for genetic clues in airborne particles carried thousands of miles across the Atlantic.
Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed
Microplastics are hard to clean up once released and pose risks to our health and the environment.
As climate disasters worsen, Latino families bear the heaviest burden
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights achievements and also climate challenges threatening Latino health, housing and wealth.
Plastic you can’t see, damage you can feel
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, microplastics are invading our lives and health.
Florida’s recurring red tides come with ever-increasing costs
Even in years with smaller blooms, the health and financial impacts can be severe.
Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat
A new report reveals that nearly half the world experienced more extreme heat days last year due to climate change.
How poisonous mercury can get from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat
The Trump administrating plans to weaken EPA emissions rules meant to lower the risk
Video: The impact of microplastics
Plastic breaks down into tiny pieces that damage the environment and human health.