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FIXcast: The Next Generation of Nuclear EnergyIn this new podcast episode from 'FIXcast,' host Samantha Laine and Monitor staff David Unger discuss nuclear energy 鈥� and the biggest signs of progress in the wake of the Fukushima disaster.
First LookEuropean storks skip migration to feast on human 'junk food'White storks in Spain and Portugal don't head to Africa for the winter anymore. Instead, they opt to stick around and feast on the people's leftovers.
First LookBizarre 'fairy circles' appear in Australia: Where did they come from?The first so-called fairy circles 鈥� mysterious bald patches within grasslands 鈥� found outside Namibia popped up in Australia. Where did they come from? 聽- First LookAfter Flint water crisis, watchdog urges Texas to warn residents about arsenicAn environmental watchdog group analyzed a decade worth of water data in Texas, finding that 65 communities have exceeded federal limits on arsenic. The state has reassured residents that the water is still safe to drink.
First LookRelief at last? 'Miracle' rains start to fill major California reservoirsAfter getting bombarded by rains, California is on the road to recovery from drought, which is causing excitement and hope that water restrictions could soon be lifted.
First LookMIT develops nontoxic battery that could help clean up e-wasteThe new technology can聽convert chemical energy to electrical energy without using the toxic and flammable chemical components of lithium-ion batteries or fuel cells, MIT engineers say.
First LookThis February broke global temperature records ... againNot only did February beat all the Februaries that came before, it now ascends the throne for hottest seasonally adjusted month on the books.
First LookMississippi and Louisiana warily eye rising Pearl RiverThe Pearl River could swell to levels not seen since 1983. Many homeowners don't have flood insurance because they haven't needed it before. That seems to be changing.- Oregon鈥檚 first in the nation anti-coal law: The pros and consAdvocates of the anti-coal law say it creates a new path to cleaner energy. Opponents say it will cost an additional $190 per person each year.
Scientists turn to GMOs, robotics, and sensors in search of better biofuelsNew technologies could reduce the environmental footprint of biofuels.聽
First LookCO2 levels spiked as world leaders negotiated historic climate dealLast year was the fourth consecutive year that carbon dioxide grew more than 2 ppm, NOAA scientists say.
First LookWhy Yellowstone officials are forced to slaughter bisonSome 150 bison will be slaughtered over the next few days. Despite reservations, officials at Yellowstone National Park will likely have to kill hundreds of bison by winter's end.
Can Republicans learn to love clean energy?A conservative businessman is pouring millions of dollars into making clean energy a cornerstone of the GOP. 聽
First LookGood news for teddy: Louisiana black bear is no longer threatenedUS Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced Thursday that the population of Louisiana black bears has recovered enough for the animal to be taken off the list of threatened and endangered species.
Climate change surprise: Biosphere contributes to warmingYes, plants absorb carbon dioxide, but plants and animals also emit greenhouse gases.聽
Why does a penguin visit a Brazilian fisherman every year?A retired bricklayer saved the bird's life, thus launching an enduring and unexpected friendship.
SeaWorld: 'Blackfish' orca facing serious health issuesTilikum, the male orca featured in the 2013 documentary 'Blackfish,' is suffering from a serious illness and聽so far has not responded to treatment, the company said Tuesday.- First LookJPMorgan moves to divest from coal (at least partly)The company's move is part of a broader divestment campaign led by environmental groups looking to move the global economy beyond fossil fuels.
- First LookGlobal warming could bring flash flooding to dry regionsClimate change could spell increased precipitation for both dry and wet climes alike, according to analysis of 60 years of weather observations in the wettest and driest regions of the globe.
First LookWhy sub-Saharan Africa needs an agricultural revolution 鈥� nowFarmers in sub-Saharan Africa could soon see staple crops begin to fail as the climate changes. Taking steps to transform current practices now could avert a future food crisis.
