Environment Silicon Valley’s Transportation Vision: What It Gets Wrong
Silicon Valley often frames transportation as a tech problem, promoting electric cars, self-driving vehicles, and hyperloop-style visions. Paris…
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Environment Oregon HB 2021: Clean Electricity, Equity, and Good Jobs
Oregon’s HB 2021 sets a bold path to 100% clean electricity by 2040 while banning new fossil fuel…
Environment Backyard Bird Sounds: How to Identify Common Calls
Discover how to identify backyard wildlife sounds, especially common birds, by learning pitch, rhythm, and song patterns. This…
Environment Phthalates: Uses, Health Risks, Exposure, and Safer Alternatives
Phthalates are chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and durable, especially in PVC products, cosmetics, and medical…
Environment LED Street Lighting: Energy Savings and Environmental Risks
LED street lighting offers major energy and cost savings for cities, but it can also increase skyglow and…
Environment Why Heavy Electric Pickups Are Raising Road Safety Concerns
Heavy electric pickups and SUVs are changing the safety landscape as battery packs push vehicle weights far above…
Environment Mercury in Fish: Risks, High-Mercury Species, and Safer Seafood Choices
Mercury in fish can pose serious health risks, especially for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children. Learn…
Environment How Fruits and Vegetables Evolved From Wild Plants
Modern produce is the result of thousands of years of domestication, selective breeding, and cultivation. From purple carrots…
Environment Americans Strongly Support Trees for Climate, Health and Equity
Americans across political and demographic lines strongly support trees for their climate, health, and community benefits. From cooling…
Environment Dan Lambe and the Future of Urban Forestry
Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, champions urban forestry as a vital part of sustainable city…