Bird Feeders May Be Spreading The Salmonellosis That's Killing Thousands Of Finches
A Salmonellosis outbreak is killing thousands of finches across the country, and experts say bird feeders might be spreading the disease.
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Ariel Waldman: What Can We Learn From Microscopic Life In Antarctica?
Many people think of Antarctica as desolate. But wildlife filmmaker Ariel Waldman says the coldest continent is brimming with invisible life — that can only be seen through microscopes.
Known For Its Floods, Louisiana Is Running Dangerously Short Of Groundwater
After decades of overuse and lax regulation, Louisiana is losing groundwater faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Experts warn of a crisis more common in the drought-stricken West.
Energy-Producing Tribal Nation Hopes New Interior Secretary Will Make Drilling Easier
The Osage Nation is one of a dozen tribal nations in the U.S. that have significant oil and gas reserves. Its citizens are optimistic that Deb Haaland will help them keep extracting fossil fuels.
Where The Krill Go, Whales Follow — And They Took This Humpback To The SF Bay Early
A humpback whale has been spotted in the San Francisco Bay. It's young, it is healthy, but it is the first time a humpback has been seen this early in the year at that location.
One Of Biden's Biggest Climate Change Challenges? The Oceans
Climate change is hitting the oceans hard, both warming and acidifying the water. Ocean scientists are hoping the Biden Administration dives in quickly to address it.
From Amazon To FedEx, The Delivery Truck Is Going Electric
It's not just passenger cars: Delivery companies are updating their vans and trucks with electric models as they look to save on fuel and cut maintenance costs.
It's Not Just Cars, Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric Too
There's been much buzz around electric vehicles lately. From Amazon to FedEx, delivery companies are updating their fleets, and going electric has an outsize impact on pollution and climate change.
Deb Haaland Confirmed As 1st Native American Interior Secretary
Her historic confirmation is also symbolic, as the agency was long a tool of oppression against Indigenous peoples. Haaland will be key to President Biden's ambitious efforts to combat climate change.