Environment

Gavin Newsom Misled Public About Wildfire Prevention Work, Report Says

4:24pm June 25, 2021

by Scott Rodd / CapRadio

An investigation from CapRadio and the California Newsroom collaboration has found that Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., misrepresented his wildfire preparedness and even disinvested in prevention.

Alasdair Harris: How Can Coastal Conservation Save Marine Life And Fishing Practices?

10:03am June 25, 2021

In 1998, Alasdair Harris went to Madagascar to research coral reefs. He's worked there ever since. He explains the true meaning of conservation he learned from the island's Indigenous communities.

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Sylvia Earle at TED2009, Session 7: Dream, Feb. 5, 2009, Long Beach, CA credit: TED / Asa Mathat

Sylvia Earle: My Wish? To Protect Our Oceans

10:03am June 25, 2021

Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has been exploring and working to protect our oceans for more than half a century. Her message has stayed the same: we're taking our oceans for granted.

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Asha de Vos speaking at TED Fellows talks, Session 1, TEDGlobal 2014, South, October 5-10, 2014, Copacabana Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Ryan Lash/TED

Asha de Vos: Why Are Whales Essential To The Health Of Our Oceans?

10:03am June 25, 2021

Whales are more than just beautiful creatures—they play a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem. Marine biologist Asha de Vos explains why protecting whales is crucial for protecting the entire sea.

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: What Should You Look For When Shopping For Seafood?

10:03am June 25, 2021

For marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, not knowing where our seafood comes from isn't just a mystery—it's a problem. She says we should reconsider what we eat and how we take it from the sea.

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COVID-19 Brings Blue Skies, Improved Air Quality In China

5:05am June 25, 2021

COVID-19 has brought so much loss and hardship, but there was at least one pleasant surprise for Beijing - less hazy skies and air pollution.

The yellow crazy ant was last spotted by Crazy Ant Strike Teams on the vital seabird nesting grounds in December 2017, but it was too soon to tell if they'd been fully extinguished because their colonies are found underground.

Yellow Crazy Ants, An Enemy To Seabirds, Have Been Wiped Out On A Remote Atoll

5:01am June 25, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Crazy Ant Strike Teams wiped out the nonnative invasive insect which had been threatening ground-nesting seabirds on the atoll since at least 2010.

This photomicrograph depicts Leishmania donovani parasites contained within a canine bone marrow cell. One of the more dangerous of 20 different species of Leishmania, L. donovani is endemic to parts of India, Africa, and South-West Asia.

Flesh-Eating Parasites May Be Expanding Their Range As Climate Heats Up

5:00am June 25, 2021

by Agostino Petroni

Scientists caution that as the planet warms, more Americans could be exposed to disfiguring varieties of the Leishmania parasite. Overtreatment can be a problem, too, experts warn.

U.S. Firefighting Resources Are Already Being Exhausted... As The West Gets Hotter

4:39pm June 24, 2021

by Kirk Siegler

Federal fire managers warn the U.S.'s firefighting resources are near full deployment, a declaration rarely made this early in the summer as Western states bake in record heat and drought.

Firefighting Monks Are Helping To Combat The Willow Fire In A Remote Area Of Big Sur

10:16am June 24, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The fire had burned 2,877 acres with just 13% of it contained as of Wednesday. Emergency crews are watching for a return to hot and dry conditions at the end of the week.