Reality check: There was plenty of water in SoCal reservoirs during the LA fires
Release Date: 05/14/2025
An electric firetruck puts out blazes in Madison, Wisconsin
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The truck’s quiet engine makes it easier for firefighters to talk during calls, and it doesn’t spew diesel pollution into the firehouse. Learn more at
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In an Illinois forest, many buds are forming earlier and leaves are changing color later
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It all adds up to a longer growing season in Trelease Woods, a centuries-old forest near the University of Illinois. Learn more at
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Civil rights leader links climate change to racial justice
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Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley says the fight for clean air and a safe environment is linked to the battle for racial equity. Learn more at
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Trees can be flood-prevention heroes
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Leaves and branches slow the rate of rain hitting the ground, and roots help prevent soil erosion. Learn more at
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Book warns of potential harms of lithium boom in Southern California
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The region is home to vast amounts of lithium, a mineral critical for battery manufacturing. Learn more at
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Composer weaves climate crisis themes into new choral work
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‘Missa Laudato Si’’ incorporates the late Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical and other environmental texts in a musical reflection on climate change. Learn more at
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In Brookline, Massachusetts, a group helps neighbors cut carbon emissions one appliance at a time
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Free, vetted guides offer practical advice on electrifying homes and finding experienced contractors. Learn more at
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As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure
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A D.C.-based nonprofit trains people in stormwater management techniques to build healthier, flood-resilient neighborhoods. Learn more at
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Melting ice brings more ships – and more pollution – to Arctic waters
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New rules will reduce airborne toxins, but an environmental group says discharge from scrubbers still threatens the fragile Arctic. Learn more at
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Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding
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With more storms and warmer temperatures ahead, contaminated floodwaters pose a growing public health threat. Learn more at
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