Viewpoints Explained: Will This Hotter-Than-Usual Heat Ever End?
Is the new norm triple digit weather in the summer months? We cover the dangers of this extreme heat and how to stay safe this summer.
Politics, Violence & International Instability: The Domino Effects Of Climate Change
Our experts discuss what the future will look like on a global scale if we continue this path.
25,000 Pieces Of Floating Space Junk: Decluttering Earth’s Orbit
We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.
Attribution Science 101: Helping Us See The Real-World Impacts Of Climate Change
We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.
‘The Technology’s There. We’re Just Not Using It’: The Push To De-Carbonize Industry
We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about the toll of these current practices and the failure to change within this sector.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Do We Suck At Recycling?
We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.
What Lies Ahead: A Climate Calamity For Developing Countries
We speak with anthropologist and climate policy expert Naveeda Khan about the U.N. Climate Change Conference that took place this year and how smaller, developing countries are stepping up and demanding change.
An End To The 165 Million Year Reign Of Dinosaurs
There’s no doubt that dinosaurs left their mark. Some scientists even wonder – would they still be around today if the asteroid never collided with Earth?
Viewpoints Explained: A Parched Landscape: Why The Amazon Rainforest Is Facing An Uncertain Future
The Amazon rainforest is in peril. After several decades of deforestation, the massive forest - home to millions of animal and insect species, trees and people - is now facing another critical challenge.
Viewpoints Explained: ‘Less Than 10 Percent Of All Plastic Is Recycled’
We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.
One After Another: Helping People Recover in a World Where Natural Disasters Are All Too Common
We cover the physical and mental toll these hardships cause and why it’s important to step up and give back in any way you can.
Viewpoints Explained: America’s Struggling Cities
Several once prominent cities have struggled to bounce back after a mass exodus of urban residents.
The Growing Risk of Wildfires From Coast to Coast: Are You Prepared?
Dr. Adrienne Edwards, a botanist and wildfire expert, discusses how Americans can best prepare for wildfire season and help stop the spread.
Climate Change in Full Bloom: The Impact of an Earlier Spring & Summer
We speak with environmental expert Theresa Crimmins about the causes of changing weather patterns and the effects on wildlife, plants, and entire industries.
Spring: A Time of Flight for Birds
Spring is peak migration for birds, but in recent decades, there’s been a 30 percent decline in North American bird varieties.
Green Burials
We talk about the importance of being involved in the death process of loved ones and learning about what burial options are available when that time comes.
Electric Vehicles: Reducing Sky High Costs & a Lack of Accessibility
While electric is seen as the future, for many Americans these newer cars are often out of reach because of the hefty price tag. We speak with two experts about this current market and what progress is being made to make EV’s more available to all.
The Increasing Occurrence of Weather Calamities
Around the world, countries are seeing weather extremes from excess flooding to severe drought and higher than average heat. We speak with two climate experts about the correlation between climate change and these extreme weather events.
Elevating Solar Energy
While current solar energy relies on the sun, scientists are now developing new technology that would allow for 24/7 energy absorption. We speak with an expert about this exciting development and what lies ahead.
The Cost of More Frequent Weather-Related Disasters
Each year, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as the climate shifts. We discuss the growing economic toll of these mass destruction events and what can be done to switch course.
Saving Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life – approximately 800,000 species. But these vibrant, colorful landscapes are more than just a home for life; coral reefs are animals themselves.
The Many Modes of Transportation
Dr. Susan Shaheen, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California-Berkeley, joins us this week to highlight the country’s current infrastructure and what more needs to be done to promote greater citizen mobility with bikes, scooters and other non-motor modes of transportation.
The Environmental Effects of Staggering Palm Oil Production
In the U.S., most Americans commonly use vegetable or olive oil when cooking. While we don’t often here about palm oil, it’s in many of the products that we buy at the grocery store, including everything from food to personal care products. And abroad, palm oil is widely used in cooking and frying. Last year, global consumption reached 72 million tons. …
The Slow-Looming, Invisible Crisis of Climate Change
With billions across the world staying home right now due to coronavirus, air pollution in many major cities has cleared making way for blue skies and new views of nature. This week, Viewpoints speaks with journalist and author Thomas Kostigen about the role of geoengineering in tackling another approaching global crisis: climate change.
