

Mudslides Move as Fast as 35 MPH
Mudslides, or debris slides, claim several lives each year and destroy property and infrastructure. They often occur during intense...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Dec 22, 2021


Manatees Can Hold Their Breath Underwater For 20 Minutes
Known as “sea cows,” manatees are a protected species of mammals that live in warm waters. Related to the elephant, they come with some...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Oct 20, 2021


46% of US Rivers and Streams Have Excess Nutrients
Agricultural runoff generally refers to what leaves a farmer’s field when it rains, as opposed to what stays there. When more nutrients...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Oct 19, 2021


80% Of All Food Produced Goes to Cities
As populations grow and cities become more crowded, the amount of food needed to sustain them grows as well. Let’s look at a breakdown of...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Oct 18, 2021


50%–65% of Methane Emissions Come from Human Activities
The US EPA has a lot to say about methane emissions. Let’s break it down into the basics: As a greenhouse gas, methane is 25 times more...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Oct 17, 2021