Ticks, a summer nuisance, are now spreading to areas previously unaffected. This expansion poses new hazards to human health. Some regions have long dealt with ticks, but their reach is broadening. William Brangham talked with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist at Old Dominion University, about these blood-feeding pests. Gaff studies tick behavior and ecology, aiming […]
In France, a record-breaking heat wave led to the unexpected deaths of millions of chickens. On June 23, temperatures soared inside a poultry shed in northwestern France, killing 1,500 chickens within hours. Isabelle Renaudier, a farmer raising chickens for supermarkets and butchers, found a third of her flock dead. Chickens are particularly vulnerable to extreme […]
Bill Frist, once the Senate majority leader and a renowned heart and lung surgeon, has turned his attention to advocating for environmental health. Frist’s medical career includes establishing a major transplant center and performing significant surgeries, such as a lifesaving operation on Gen. David Petraeus in 1991. Now, he focuses on promoting the connection between […]
Climate solutions for reducing home energy consumption don’t have to be complicated or costly. Dorit Aviv, an assistant professor of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, shares insights on easy ways to make your home more energy-efficient without significant expenses. Buildings contribute significantly to global carbon dioxide emissions, accounting for over a quarter of the […]
During the Independence Day celebrations, the level of fine particulate matter in Washington, D.C. reached levels typically observed at this time of year. These elevated levels persisted until Sunday morning, as reported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Photos captured by Eric Lee from Reuters show fireworks in Washington, D.C., obscured by smoke as rain […]
On Monday, Typhoon Bavi hammered Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The Category 5 storm caused power outages and warnings of flash flooding across these U.S. territories. According to the National Weather Service, Bavi’s force was evident as it moved over Rota, part of the Northern Mariana Islands. No […]
Residents of Guam and surrounding U.S. island territories in the western Pacific have been urged to take shelter as Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall early Monday. This storm poses a serious threat to an area still recovering from a destructive cyclone earlier this year. Bavi, a massive cyclone, is approaching the Mariana […]
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn in Rye, Colorado, as thunderstorms with high winds pose challenges for containment efforts. This massive wildfire has affected areas south of Colorado Springs, spreading across Pueblo and Custer counties. As of Sunday morning, it has consumed over 86,000 acres and stands at 13% containment. Officials have issued evacuation […]
Over the Fourth of July weekend, more than 100 wildfires ignited across the United States, worsening an already challenging fire season as extreme heat and dry conditions affect the West. According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), 124 new fires were reported nationwide since Saturday, including six major blazes. Firefighters are currently battling 41 […]
As of Sunday morning, July 5, 2026, the Willow Fire west of Leadville, Colorado, intensified and spread by nearly 1,000 acres within a day. Authorities have issued evacuation and pre-evacuation directives. The new evacuation order impacts areas including Halfmoon Road, known for its access to camping spots and the trailhead to Mount Massive, Colorado’s second […]