Living on Earth
Coverage of Living on Earth in the Nexus archive.
- Why Plastics Have Overtaken the Planet
The article discusses the issue of plastics overtaking the planet and highlights an interview by Paloma Beltran for Living on Earth with Judith Enck, founder of the advocacy group Beyond Plastics.
- The Case of the (France-Sized) Missing Antarctic Ice
Antarctica is experiencing significant ice loss, with the missing ice compared to the size of France. A UC Boulder research scientist warns that continued global warming could accelerate this collapse within a century or two.
- The Spectacular Regrowth of New England’s Forests
New England’s forests have experienced significant regrowth, described as the greatest forest recovery in world history. The article discusses this phenomenon through an interview with Bill Moomaw, a scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center.
- How ‘Mother Trees’ Nurture Our Forests
New research reveals that older 'mother trees' support younger saplings in forests, suggesting a shift in logging practices to preserve carbon sinks. The findings come from an interview with forest scientist Suzanne Simard on Living on Earth, hosted by Steve Curwood and Jenni Doering.
- El Niño Is Here and Will Have ‘Big Consequences’ for Global Weather
El Niño is forming in the Western Pacific, potentially causing strong storms in Southern California and the South while increasing wildfire risks in the West. The article features an interview with author Kevin Trenberth by Jenni Doering from Living on Earth.
- ‘Their Breath Was Captured in the Tree’
The article discusses Beronda Montgomery's book 'When Trees Testify,' which examines the interconnectedness of America's history, trees, and Black Americans. Host Steve Curwood of Living on Earth interviews Montgomery, highlighting the environmental and cultural themes.