NATURE
West Nile Virus Infected Mosquitoes Found in Every NYC Borough, Officials Say
According to New York City health officials, mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found...
NY: Sweltering Temperatures Prompts City Hall to Urge New Yorkers to Cut Back on Energy Use
City Hall is urging New Yorkers to scale back energy use for a second week as the city bakes under an...
Splashy Fun Without a Pool – 6 Freshwater Alternatives
At the height of summer, many of us are drawn towards the water — for relief, fun, and relaxation. While...
Millions Under Rising Heat, Without Power Following Hurricane Beryl’s Strike on Houston
On July 8, Texas was struck by the tropical storm dubbed Hurricane Beryl, with heavy rain and winds tearing...
The Surprising Story Behind Starfish Vision
For a simple sea creature mostly made up of legs, it’s no secret that starfish get around, but how do...
Amazon Sidesteps Carbon Offset Standard That Its Founder Bezos Helped Fund
Amazon has become the first company to sidestep a global standard for verifying carbon offsets. That...
Japanese Knotweed – An Incredibly Invasive Plant With a Remarkable Range of Utility
As a natural pioneer of the inhospitable slopes of volcanoes, Japanese Knotweed is almost impossible...
California Wildfire Scorches 12,000 Acres, Forcing Evacuations
As of Sunday, June 16, a wildfire that broke out northwest of Los Angeles necessitated the evacuation...
Sweltering Temperatures Trigger Heat Alerts in at Least 19 States
New York State and at least another 18 others are sweltering under a “heat dome” that is expected to...