New York activists take action against companies causing climate change / Public News Service
Although summer is coming to an end in New York, the effects of climate change are still being felt. This summer saw record high temperatures that have only continued to rise over the past decade, with reports suggesting the state…
Building Belonging: Mental Health Prioritized in Ohio Schools / Public News Service
As students in Ohio prepare for the new school year, mental health experts emphasize the importance of belonging in the classroom. A nationwide survey by the Kids Mental Health Foundation found that nearly half of parents are concerned that excessive…
Road work coming to Wisconsin’s agricultural areas / Public News Service
As fall harvest time approaches, Wisconsin farmers are hoping for promising yields. But as the country roads around them fall into disrepair, their prospects could change. A state funding program is now intended to alleviate the problem. Governor Tony Evers’…
Advancing Ohio’s energy efficiency plans with IRA support / Public News Service
Last Friday marked the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a milestone for Ohioans seeking to make their buildings and homes more energy efficient. IRA tax credits provided crucial financial incentives, and some Ohioans, both homeowners…
Alaskan belugas threatened by food contamination / Public News Service
Beluga whales are known as the “canaries of the sea” for their melodic song, but conservation groups fear a herd in Alaska could fall silent. Beluga whales have lived in Cook Inlet near Anchorage for centuries, but due to deteriorating…
MI celebrates 60th anniversary of Economic Opportunity Act / Public News Service
Social justice groups in Michigan are celebrating a milestone this week: the 60th anniversary of the Economic Opportunity Act. The law is a milestone in President Lyndon B. Johnson’s war on poverty. Enacted in 1964, it was an attempt to…
New Jersey parents reminded to schedule back-to-school checkups / Public News Service
As summer comes to a close, educators and health experts in New Jersey are encouraging parents to have their students undergo annual health screenings. In addition to health checks and sports physicals, vision and hearing tests should also be performed…
Balancing Industry and Environment Carbon Capture in Louisiana / Public News Service
Carbon capture and storage is often discussed as part of a broader portfolio of solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While it is not a panacea, experts believe it will play a crucial role in reducing emissions from industries that…
Nevada clean energy advocates celebrate IRA’s second anniversary / Public News Service
Tomorrow marks the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Representatives of Nevada’s climate and energy activists claim that the law has improved the quality of life of the state’s residents, despite facing criticism and threats from…
Rising shark plague threatens Florida’s sport fishing industry / Public News Service
Florida’s saltwater anglers are becoming increasingly frustrated with sharks swooping down and stealing their catch, known as shark predation. The resurgence of shark populations is affecting recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast. Marcus Drymon, an…
