Pit bulls went from America’s best friend to public enemy – now they’re slowly coming full circle

As recently as 50 years ago, the pit bull was America’s favorite dog. Pit bulls were everywhere. They were popular in advertising and used to promote...

Wildfire smoke may warm the Earth for longer than we thought

Wildfires are a major source of air pollution. They are also predicted to worsen as climate change progresses. Within the smoke particles produced by these fires...

Global CO2 emissions from energy set to defy expectations

ANKARA – Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion are expected to increase by less than 1 percent this year with the large expansion...

Smart meters and dynamic pricing can help consumers use electricity when it’s less costly, saving money and reducing pollution

Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever – and 2022 was their worst summer yet

Finally, after what was arguably the worst summer on record for glaciers, snow has begun to fall in the European Alps. It is much needed. Over...

Farm floods will hit food supplies and drive up prices. Farmers need help to adapt as weather extremes worsen

Some of Victoria’s most important agricultural regions are among the areas worst hit by severe floods inundating the state this week. This may lead to food...

Snow can spread and worsen the effects of pollutants in the environment

By October, autumn’s arrival brings with it the promise of winter — and snow. And with it comes a quieter world, thanks to snow’s ability to...

Getting to ‘net-zero’ emissions: How energy leaders envision countering climate change in the future

With the federal government promising over US$360 billion in clean energy incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, energy companies are already lining up investments. It’s a...

How many Amazon packages get delivered each year?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How...

‘Would you like lunch? Can I clean out the chook house?’: what flood survivors actually need after disaster strikes

The floods ravaging Victoria have destroyed hundreds of homes and left at least one person dead. Some rivers are not expected to peak until Monday and...