New wildlife documentary spotlights Colorado River’s beauty, crisis, and need for action
The film, The American Southwest, traces the Colorado River’s path from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California in Mexico. By Alanna Garcia.
Sunset Science: The phenomenon behind Reno’s skies
Sunsets inspire awe and wonder, casting skies ablaze with color. But what exactly is happening when the sun dips below the horizon? An animated explainer by Khushleen Khera.
Video: A Fruitful Burden
In the banana plantations of Costa Rica, endocrine-disrupting chemicals are taking a hidden toll on workers, insects, birds, and the environment. A short documentary by Beatrice Bashibyukyan.
How is air pollution affecting Northern Nevada?
Reno residents are breathing some of the most polluted air in the country. Local organizations are working on improvements. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Climate Central Revives the Billon Dollar Disaster Database Project
Climate Central is taking over a NOAA database that tracks the cost of extreme weather events. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
New report shows that climate change added more hot days to the summer
Climate change is adding hotter days to our calendar. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Why should Latinos care about conservation?
Latino Conservation Week seeks to get more Latino families outdoors. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Video: Water Markets of the Walker River Basin
As climate grows warmer and drier, how can water users and water management systems in the Walker River Basin of Nevada and California adapt? By the Hitchcock Project and University of Nevada, Reno Extension.
A Day in the Life of a Volcanologist
Venture into Lassen Volcanic National Park with Nevada scientists Philipp Ruprecht and Jakob Scheel. By Kat Fulwider.
USAID Cuts Hamper Climate Efforts Abroad
What does the future look like for one of the world’s leading sites in researching clean energy? By Daisy Gomez, Sierra Nevada Ally