An Antarctic Ice Shelf Is Almost Gone

The Larsen B ice shelf in Antarctica began collapsing in 2002. It is about to vanish. Losing an ice shelf Continue reading →

The Internet Warms The Planet

Doing business online is green. Watching movies, listening to music, or diving into wikipedia is green. Right? There’s less driving around. Continue reading →

Inequality And Instability In China

China’s great growth and great departure from its previous politics have also created great inequalities within the country. Strains are Continue reading →

New Wave Of Hive Collapses

Colony Collapse Disorder may not be as worrisome as it was, but other ailments are hurting hives to a significant Continue reading →

US Student Debt Hits Record

The median student debt for a graduate in the US is now $35,051. That’s more than many graduates will make Continue reading →

Solar Pavement

Most pavement sits there soaking up sunshine most of the day. Even in heavy traffic, the road is only shaded Continue reading →

Sea Level Rise Accelerates

New data are in and the results aren’t encouraging. The seas continue to rise, and are doing so at the Continue reading →

Autonomous Autos Crash But

Autonomous cars are getting into accidents. That’s been one of the worries, but the reality is enlightening. Some of the Continue reading →