Anthropocene mass extinction: are we there yet?
By Jacqueline Mattos In the last few decades, scientific observations have highlighted that we are now facing a mass extinction,…
Category: Environment
Community Perspectives Strengthen Hurricane Preparedness
By Helen Cheng (@ms_helenc / @thebiotaproject) For those who live along the United States East Coast, October is the height…
The Forgotten Mass Extinction
By Jacqueline Mattos Yes, we are in a mass extinction event Recent research has spotted a new major mass extinction,…
Researchers, regulators, and residents collaborate to test air quality sensors
This article was originally published by SciStarter on February 4, 2019. By Margaret Hinrichs In early 2018, Scistarter and Arizona…
Air Pollution: Breathing in Biofuels
By Jessica Monterrosa Think of the last time you were at a bonfire. Maybe you were at the beach, or…
Plastic Waste Necessitates Policies for Producers
By Neha Jain Countries around the world, both developed and developing, have been grappling with growing piles of plastic waste…
Microplastics Contaminate Snow from Alps to Arctic
By Jacqueline Mattos Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that pollute the environment and can range from 0.05 to 5…
Mapping the Urban Heat Island Effect with Wicked Hot Boston
by Emily Hostetler, Sara Benson, and Roxanne Lee It’s not just in your head; Boston really is hotter in the…
The Unfortunate Withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement
US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement weakens environmental leadership, damages alliances, and hinders global progress in mitigating climate change.
You Can Help Beat Extreme Heat in Cities
Imagine a smoldering hot day in downtown Boston: temperatures have reached over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the sidewalks and streets…