environment

A drawing of Earth with a red thermometer representing climate change

Weather & Environment November 28, 2025

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

by Shaina Sadai, Five College Consortium and Ambarish Karmalkar, University of Rhode Island, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When polar ice sheets melt, the effects…

Weather & Environment October 13, 2025

Climate tipping points sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans – here’s why there’s still room for optimism

by Alexandra A Phillips, University of California, Santa Barbara, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the planet warms, it risks crossing catastrophic tipping points: thresholds…

Weather & Environment July 24, 2025

2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?

by Ian Smith, Boston University and Lucy Hutyra, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to…

Education June 12, 2025

Kennesaw State architecture students bring eco-centered design to global stage in Italy

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A group of Kennesaw State University architecture students is gaining international attention for its…

Science & Technology June 5, 2025

Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews

by J.B. Ruhl, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Getting federal approval for permits to build bridges, wind farms, highways and other major infrastructure…

Weather & Environment May 21, 2025

Kennesaw State recognized for environmental stewardship

[This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University recently earned the Overall Community Improvement Award from Keep Cobb Beautiful…

Environment April 22, 2025

Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy

by Stan Meiburg, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin have announced their intent…

Science and Technology April 8, 2025

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?

by H. Christopher Frey, North Carolina State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Science is essential as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency carries out its…

Mableton February 26, 2025

Riverside EpiCenter announces new cutting-edge EV charging station

The Riverside EpiCenter distributed the following news release about the installation of one of the largest EV charging stations in metro Atlanta: Riverside EpiCenter is thrilled to announce the installation…

Health Care February 4, 2025

Your environment affects how well your medications work − identifying exactly how could make medicine better

by Gary W. Miller, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Your genes play a major role in determining your…

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Opinion December 17, 2025

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