Ben Tracy
Coverage of Ben Tracy in the Nexus archive.
- How new satellites and AI are detecting wildfires early
This year is among the worst for U.S. wildfires in a decade, with more fires and acreage burned compared to the past ten years. AI and new satellites are being used to detect wildfires faster as fire seasons lengthen. Climate Central's Ben Tracy reports on this technology in their Tipping Point series.
- How climate change endangers historic sites like Jamestown
Rising seas and coastal erosion threaten historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia, as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary. Archaeologists are working urgently to uncover and preserve historical artifacts before they are lost to climate change impacts.
- Scientist tracks melting glaciers for nearly half a century
The world’s glaciers are receding rapidly, losing over a trillion tons of ice annually due to climate change, which is raising sea levels and threatening coastal communities. A scientist and his family have observed this glacial melt firsthand for nearly 50 years.