Environment

mining

Mercury is a dense, silvery metal that is liquid at room temperature. It is used in industrial processes, scientific instruments, and historical applications such as thermometer...

water

Fiji Water issues typically center on environmental impact, sourcing practices, quality claims, and regulatory context for the bottled spring water sourced from a deep aquifer i...

waterways

New York State waterways form an expansive network of rivers, lakes, canals, and coastal waters that shape commerce, recreation, and ecology across the region. From the Hudson R...

environment

Many people describe Virginia as smelling fresh and inviting, especially in spring and fall. This perception comes from a mix of clean air regulations, widespread forests, farml...

environment

Tropical rainforest ecosystem services are the benefits people obtain from these dense, diverse forests, including clean air, water regulation, climate stabilization, and materi...

environment

Environmental issues in Paris city reflect the pressures of dense urban living, aging infrastructure, and a hot, semi-arid climate that increases heat stress and energy demand....

environment

Slash-and-burn is a land-clearing method in which vegetation is cut and burned to create fields. Traditionally used in tropical agriculture, it recycles nutrients into soil, sup...

science

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms—including plants, animals, and microorganisms—interacting with each other and with nonliving components such as air, water, s...

environment

NPR’s coverage of 1,000 flowers blooming in China highlights a convergence of ecological restoration, agricultural innovation, and cultural symbolism. This evergreen explainer...