Northeast transit leaders look to Biden presidency for much needed relief
Nicknamed “Amtrak Joe” for his frequent trips on the Northeast corridor, the president-elect is an avid supporter of expanding rail.
This election, science seems more political than ever. Is it?
Some research shows increasing political divides this year as a pandemic thrusts science into the election spotlight.
Deadly bacteria lurk in coastal waters. Climate change increases the risks
Health workers see Vibrio as a rare danger, if they’ve heard of it at all. But it’s already causing more cases of flesh-eating disease. And it’s poised...Ohio healthcare professionals join call for HB 6 repeal
Clinicians’ group sees clean energy standards as a key part of addressing climate change and its disparate health impacts.
The controversial natural gas compressor in Weymouth, explained
From concerns about safety and environmental justice, to fracking’s role in climate change, here’s what you need to know about the Weymouth compressor station.
Health benefits of climate action are bigger than previously thought
Cleaning up the air we breathe will make us healthier—that’s pretty intuitive. But thanks to a new study by leading scientists, using more detailed information,...
Groundwater Sustainability Is Needed More Than Ever
By Jose Pablo Ortiz Partida The immediate emergency of COVID-19 has been a powerful reminder that the most valuable things in our lives are our...
Microplastics Are Increasing in Our Lives, New Research Finds
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts In 1997, Charles Moore was sailing a catamaran from Hawaii to California when he and his crew got stuck in windless...