Science &Environment
- The Risks Of Fighting L.A. Fires With Pacific Ocean Water10 hours agoFacing deadly wildfires and dwindling freshwater supplies,Los Angeles firefighters are using seawater from the Pacific Ocean to battle the flames,a high-stakes tactic that risks corroding equipment,harming ecosystems,and even making the fires harder to fight.
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Could Be Eliminated4 days agosays they could have the Great Pacific Garbage Patch almost entirely eradicated in as little as five years,for a cost of $4 billion. Watch this video to see how much plastic they can remove from the ocean every five seconds.
- How Likely Is A Volcanic Eruption At Yellowstone?4 days agoDeep beneath Yellowstone National Park is an enormous volcanic crater hundreds of thousands of years old. Researchers have found a new way to track changes in the crater by studying electromagnetic fields instead of seismic activity. Watch this video to learn what they discovered about the likelihood of another volcanic eruption there.
- Creative Ways To Reuse Holiday BoxesJan 6,2025,12:00 pm ESTFor many of us,the holidays mean stacks and stacks of boxes. Don’t just throw them away. Here are some ideas to reuse and recycle all that cardboard.
- Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts In Fiery DisplayJan 6,2025,12:00 pm ESTHawaii’s Kilauea volcano started erupting early Monday morning,putting on a fiery display of lava in Halemaumau Crater. Kilauea is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The U.S. Geological survey issued an eruption warning and red alert for the area with concerns of high levels of volcanic gas.
- Salmon Spawning After Largest Dam Removal Project In U.S.Jan 4,2025,12:00 pm ESTThere’s new hope for a historic salmon habitat that was choked for decades by four towering dams. Watch this video to learn about the huge milestone since the dams were taken down.
- Mississippi River Low,Impacting Barge Traffic and FarmersJan 4,2025,12:00 pm ESTFor the third year in a row,the Mississippi River water levels are running extremely low. This is having an impact on barge traffic as well as farmers who are trying to transport beans and grain down the river.
- Toxic Maui Wildfire Debris Sparks Legal,Cultural FightJan 3,2025,12:00 pm ESTThe deadly wildfire that decimated Lahaina in 2023 has created a quagmire that could take years to solve. Multiple legal fights are swirling over what to do with the growing mountain of debris from the town. Watch this video to learn more about the environmental and cultural concerns.
- Forest Trolls Hope To Inspire Recycling And Protect TreesDec 19,2024,12:00 pm ESTActivist and sculptor Thomas Dambo travels the globe building trolls from reusable products to inspire recycling and to guard the world’s forests as a symbol of hope for future generations. To find a troll and seek an adventure.
- Real Christmas Tree Or Fake:Which Is Better?Dec 19,2024,12:00 pm ESTChristmas trees are an estimated $3-billion industry in the U.S.,which means there’s a lot of debate over which type is best. When it comes to the planet,should you buy an artificial tree or a real one? Here’s what the experts say.