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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk The U.S. has nearly two million farms, with over half of its land used for agriculture. Climate change affects agricultural productivity, sometimes enhancing or reducing yields, while air pollution from ground-level ozone weakens plant growth and increases disease susceptibility. Also, rising populations and...
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The United States Supreme Court reopened its doors this week with a packed calendar of cases whose resolution could redefine the lines of power, freedoms, and democracy. It is no exaggeration to say that this session could be decisive for the balance between the Executive, Legislative, and individual rights....
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Arturo Hilario El Observador The animal kingdom of Zootopia is expanding into new biomes and new adventures, as fan favorites Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) reunite after becoming partners in Zootopia, bringing them face to face with new critters, locations, and...
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In what has become a Washington autumn tradition, the United States federal government will face another shutdown. This is not a mere administrative technicality; the paralysis of the bureaucratic giant has direct consequences for millions of people inside and outside the country. As almost every year, history repeats itself,...
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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk They may look lush and green, but some forests are already on borrowed time. These so-called “zombie forests” are made up of trees that are still alive but no longer capable of reproducing in the changing climate around them. As Stanford biology graduate...
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PFAS—perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds—have a name that sounds like it came from a secret laboratory. And, in part, it is. Since the middle of the last century, they have been used in everyday products such as non-stick pans, fast food containers, firefighting foams, and waterproof clothing. There are more...
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Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States is usually a burst of life: streets filled with music, colors, and aromas that remind us that millions of Latinos have left an indelible mark on the history of this country. Every year, from September 15 to October 15, many cities, large...
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Sunita Sohrabji American Community Media If the wealthiest people in the world contributed even a fraction of their fortunes, the collapse of U.S. foreign aid programs could be offset, said Nobel Laureate, Dr. Abhijit Banerjee. “Take 1% of the wealth of the top 3,000 people in the world. That’s...
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Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare lung disease that can be fatal if left untreated. To encourage earlier diagnosis of PAH, the American Lung Association, with support from Johnson & Johnson, is sharing information about the...
Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk The U.S. has nearly two million farms, with over half of its land used for agriculture. Climate change affects agricultural productivity, sometimes enhancing or reducing yields, while air pollution from ground-level ozone weakens plant growth and increases disease susceptibility. Also, rising populations and...
The United States Supreme Court reopened its doors this week with a packed calendar of cases whose resolution could redefine the lines of power, freedoms, and democracy. It is no exaggeration to say that this session could be decisive for the balance between the Executive, Legislative, and individual rights....
Arturo Hilario El Observador The animal kingdom of Zootopia is expanding into new biomes and new adventures, as fan favorites Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) reunite after becoming partners in Zootopia, bringing them face to face with new critters, locations, and...
In what has become a Washington autumn tradition, the United States federal government will face another shutdown. This is not a mere administrative technicality; the paralysis of the bureaucratic giant has direct consequences for millions of people inside and outside the country. As almost every year, history repeats itself,...
Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk They may look lush and green, but some forests are already on borrowed time. These so-called “zombie forests” are made up of trees that are still alive but no longer capable of reproducing in the changing climate around them. As Stanford biology graduate...
PFAS—perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds—have a name that sounds like it came from a secret laboratory. And, in part, it is. Since the middle of the last century, they have been used in everyday products such as non-stick pans, fast food containers, firefighting foams, and waterproof clothing. There are more...
Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States is usually a burst of life: streets filled with music, colors, and aromas that remind us that millions of Latinos have left an indelible mark on the history of this country. Every year, from September 15 to October 15, many cities, large...
Sunita Sohrabji American Community Media If the wealthiest people in the world contributed even a fraction of their fortunes, the collapse of U.S. foreign aid programs could be offset, said Nobel Laureate, Dr. Abhijit Banerjee. “Take 1% of the wealth of the top 3,000 people in the world. That’s...
Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare lung disease that can be fatal if left untreated. To encourage earlier diagnosis of PAH, the American Lung Association, with support from Johnson & Johnson, is sharing information about the...