Today’s news
Drones and AI Accelerate Land Mine Removal
Researchers develop new techniques to improve speed, accuracy and reliability of detecting buried explosives.

West Valley Demonstration Project Reaches Milestone in Cleanup
Demolition of two storage vaults continues to reshape the site's landscape and eliminate risks associated with legacy waste.
Taste Key for Climate-Friendly Grain Success, Study Finds
Cornell University research shows consumers will pay more for intermediate wheatgrass bread if it tastes good and sustainability benefits are clear.
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Mar. 3, 2026
Caribbean Climate Scientist Shares Urgent Resilience Roadmap
IPCC Author Michael A. Taylor outlines low-cost strategies to address heat, flooding, and coastal storms in the Caribbean
Mar. 2, 2026
New Study Finds Large-Scale Solar Not Threatening NY Farmland
Farmers with solar leases more likely to invest in farms than reduce operations
Mar. 2, 2026
Limiting Global Warming Can Reduce U.S. Wildfire Smoke Related Deaths by Thousands Annually
Stony Brook-led study estimates economic and social costs of wildfire smoke pollution in climate scenarios
Feb. 27, 2026
Climate Shapes Cannabis Cultivation in New York's Finger Lakes
Unpredictable weather and short growing seasons present challenges for farmers in the region
Feb. 26, 2026
REMADE® Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference Set for March 11-12 in Washington, DC
Event to Feature 50+ Innovations Boosting Reuse, Remanufacturing, Recovery and Recycling of Critical Materials
Feb. 25, 2026
EPA Mandates New Herbicide Management Rules
Farmers must follow new requirements for runoff, erosion, and drift control to protect endangered species
Feb. 24, 2026
USDA Settles With Farmers, Groups Over Purged Climate Websites
The agency will keep climate risk tools online and send data sets to advocacy groups.
Feb. 23, 2026
Bald Eagle Rescued from Ice Chunk in Hudson River
NYPD Harbor Unit officers save injured bird in dramatic rescue operation
Feb. 23, 2026
Bald Eagle Rescued From Ice Chunk in Hudson River
New York City police officers save injured bird and take it to rehabilitation center.
Feb. 23, 2026
Direct Air Carbon Capture Technology Market Size to Hit USD 9.10 Billion by 2032
Maximize Market Research report highlights rapid growth and innovation in the direct air carbon capture industry
Feb. 23, 2026
Record-Breaking Sediment Core May Help Predict Antarctic Ice Loss
An international research team has recovered the longest sediment core ever drilled from beneath an ice sheet, providing crucial insights into past climate changes.
Feb. 21, 2026
NYPD Rescues Injured Bald Eagle Floating on Hudson River Ice
The dramatic rescue operation was captured on bodycam video.
Feb. 21, 2026
NY Attorney General Allocates $1.1M for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Funding will support Cornell's soil health program to help farmers adapt to climate change and reduce emissions.
Feb. 21, 2026
Bitcoin's Carbon Footprint Equals That of a Country
Crypto network's energy use and emissions on par with the Czech Republic, report finds
Feb. 20, 2026
NYPD Rescues Injured Bald Eagle from Hudson River
Body camera footage shows officers saving the national bird from icy conditions
Feb. 18, 2026
Chernobyl's Wild Horses Thrive in Abandoned Nuclear Zone
The endangered Przewalski's horses have turned the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone into an impromptu sanctuary.
Feb. 18, 2026
Record-breaking sediment core may help predict Antarctic ice loss
Researchers drilled through 523 meters of ice to extract a 228-meter sediment core that provides a comprehensive record of past warm periods in West Antarctica.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bald Eagles Flock to Hudson River in Westchester County
Nature lovers and photographers delight in seeing the majestic birds of prey during their annual winter migration.
Feb. 10, 2026
Carbon Direct Releases 2026 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market Report
Report finds critical inflection point for carbon dioxide removal market as buyer hesitation threatens to strand essential projects
Feb. 9, 2026
Invasive Spotted Lanternflies Thrive in US Urban Areas
Scientists uncover how the insects adapted to urban environments in their native China, allowing them to rapidly spread across the Northeast US.