The Joshua Tree At Risk
Air pollution from the L.A. basin is getting into the soil in Joshua Tree National Park, changing the ecosystem from the ground up - with some fiery results. Learn more.

Mangrove Destruction Put Myanmar at Risk
In the aftermath of the cyclone, many scientists believe that Myanmar's lack of mangroves, cut down for wood and to make way for shrimp farms and development, increased the impact of the cyclone and the loss of lives and damage of Burma's coastal regions. Learn more.


Culture of Disaster Relief
When disaster strikes, sociologists say it's essential to pay heed to cultural cues when helping a nation recover. Learn more.


Nobel Women Urge U.S. to Act on Climate Change
Nobel Peace Laureates Wangari Maathai and Jody Williams speak out about how climate destruction threatens peace and affects women around the world. Learn more.


World's Native Peoples Take on Climate Change
Climate change tops the list of indigenous people's environmental concerns. They're also disproportionately affected by chemical contamination. Learn more.

Comfort Food for Chimps/Emerging Science Note
Scientists are discovering humans aren’t the only species to seek comfort in carbs. Learn more.

From Trash to Cash - and Museums
Welcome to the Children’s Garbage Museum in Connecticut, where piles of trash teach children to recycle, and Trashosauraus reigns supreme. Learn more.

Railroad Revival
The golden age of trains in this country might have ended half a century ago, but as fuel prices soar, Harvard professor John Stilgoe sees trains playing a starring role in the future. Learn more.