Pollution
A Growing Drinking Water Crisis Threatens American Cities and Towns
The Jackson, Miss., disaster rings alarm bells about myriad problems lurking in water systems across the country
Stories by Robin Lloyd
Climate Change
Climate Change Actions Are Far More Popular Than People in U.S. Realize
“False social reality” obscures widespread U.S. support for climate protection measures
Public Health
Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues
Industry-related groups say plastic is a safe material to replace lead pipes, but some researchers and health advocates are not so sure
Ecology
Gazelle Traveled Distance of Nearly Half Earth’s Circumference in Five Years
Maps of the journey show the importance of conserving vast, unfenced landscapes to aid the survival of Mongolian gazelles
Vaccines
People Are Getting COVID Shots Despite Hesitation
Recent findings blow up assumptions about who chooses to get vaccinated against the disease
Medicine
COVID Smell Loss and Long COVID Linked to Inflammation
Hamsters eating Cocoa Krispies reveal inflammation pathways from the olfactory system to the brain
Conservation
Trees Have the Potential to Live Indefinitely
Trees die as a result of severe damage, but some have overcome storms, droughts, fires, and more to survive for thousands of years
Climate Change
How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast
An eddy in the Gulf of Mexico and some heavy vapor played key roles
Engineering
Miami Building Collapse Could Profoundly Change Engineering
To pin down causes of the structure's failure, investigators will probably gather its original design drawings, test its remains and run simulations of how well it could withstand forces...
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: June 5 to June 18
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 22–June 4
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
Public Health
See People’s Emotions as They Get Their COVID Vaccinations
At a mass vaccination site in New Jersey, people got a shot of hope
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 8–May 21
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 1–May 7
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 24–April 30
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
People of Color Breathe More Unhealthy Air from Nearly All Polluting Sources
A trend of disproportionate exposure to deadly air pollution among Asian, Hispanic and Black people persists in most cases regardless of the emission source, a study finds
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 17–April 23
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 10–April 16
Pandemic highlights for the week
Climate Change
Climate Risks Bill Could Spark Shift to Truly Green Economy
The legislation could incentivize greener investments by requiring companies to report the risks that climate poses to their business
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 3–April 9
Pandemic highlights for the week
