Biden admin rolls out first-of-its-kind ocean conservation plan, prioritizing Indigenous knowledge
The Smithsonian and NOAA have launched the first-ever National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy, aiming to unify ocean conservation efforts through research, collaboration, and advanced tech.
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Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome — this Minnesota park is a unique example
What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public parks.
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Cancer is killing firefighters. So this city is going 100% PFAS-free.
Research suggests that firefighters have higher rates of cancer than the general population, including a 26% higher risk for brain cancer.
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Disability Milestone: Rep. Jennifer Wexton makes history with assistive communication device speech in Congress
Some people with disabilities hailed Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s use of text-to-speech technology, but say there is work to be done to advance representation for those who communicate differently.
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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco — and that could make a dent in gun violence
The NRA has characterized California’s Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufactures may hint at something else...
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ER visits spike during heatwaves — but two simple measures could cut hospitalization rates in half
What’s white and green and cool all over? A city aided by science-based solutions that combat extreme heat.
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78% of people in England and Wales think crime has gone up. But it's actually plummeted 80% in 30 years
Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, but the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite.
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Illinois just gave $1.6 million to 'justice-focused' community solar projects
Backers see the projects as a key tool to expand economic opportunities to BIPOC communities while supporting the growth of clean energy in the Chicago area.
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Groundbreaking at-home cervical cancer test granted 'breakthrough' status by FDA, fast-tracking approval process
Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer test just received 'Breakthrough Device' status by the FDA, in hopes of significantly reducing cervical cancer rates in the U.S.
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