Earth’s climate has fluctuated between cold and warm periods for millions of years. During the so-called “lukewarm interglacials”—warm phases between 800,000 and 430,000 years ago—atmospheric CO2 concentrations were only around 240 to 260 ppm (parts […]
As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, published in […]
Roughly a quarter of adults in the U.S. are caring for elderly family members or children with an illness or disability—and sometimes both at the same time. Despite family caregiving consuming time and resources for […]
Corporations are actively seeking sustainability advances in their supply chains—but many need to improve the business metrics they use in this area to realize more progress, according to a new report by MIT researchers.This post […]
Urban trees are essential to the health of cities and their residents: they cool neighborhoods, filter pollution from the air, support biodiversity, and improve human well-being. But these benefits depend in part on the tree […]
How much people trust politicians affects their support for climate policies. The less trust we have in politicians, the less likely we are to accept climate policies that mean paying a price as individuals. And […]
In highly polarized situations, open communication is the only way to get through to people, including those who believe in conspiracy theories, revealed a new study in the British Journal of Political Science.This post was […]
Coastal communities around the world have long faced challenges related to flood risks. But as sea levels continue to rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, the need for more effective response strategies is […]
Employees often work out special arrangements with their bosses that are tailored to their individual needs or circumstances. For example, in recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in requests for greater schedule flexibility. […]
Across universities worldwide, a quiet revolution is underway. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, DeepSeek and Gemini are being used to produce essays, summarize readings, and even conduct complex assignments.This post was […]
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