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13 years of detailed US CO₂ emissions data released #UnitedStates

13 years of detailed US CO₂ emissions data released
New research from Northern Arizona University shows detailed CO2 emissions for the United States from 2010 to 2022.

Trump is discovering that performative #cruelty has a shelf life in the #UnitedStates
—it isn’t just repulsive,
it’s curdling...
👉 He’s losing support at a rapid pace. 👈

A flesh-eating fly once eradicated is moving back toward the U.S. #UnitedStates

A flesh-eating fly once eradicated is moving back toward the U.S.
California researchers are preparing for the possible return of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on living flesh and once devastated U.S. livestock. By monitoring traps and educating veterinarians and farmers, they hope to stop the pest before it gains a foothold.

The western US is in a snow drought. Here's how a storm made it worse #UnitedStates

The western US is in a snow drought. Here's how a storm made it worse
Much of the western U.S. has started in 2026 in the midst of a snow drought. That might sound surprising, given the record precipitation from atmospheric rivers hitting the region in recent weeks, but those storms were actually part of the problem.

Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide #UnitedStates

Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide
Prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos causes widespread brain abnormalities and poorer motor skills in children. Even after a residential ban, ongoing agricultural use continues to endanger developing brains.

The US used to be really dirty: Environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference #UnitedStates

The US used to be really dirty: Environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up on beaches, and smog fouling city air. The famed "Crying Indian" commercial of 1971 became a symbol of widespread environmental damage across the United States.