Rare earth elements appear in more than 200 consumer products. The race is on to source these elements from abundant and environmentally damaging mining waste.
Jenessa Duncombe
Jenessa Duncombe, a News and Features Writer for Eos, joined the team in 2018. She graduated with her master’s degree in physical oceanography from Oregon State University in 2017 and subsequently worked as a freelance writer on research ships. Jenessa first interned with Eos, became the team’s first fellow in May 2019, and joined the staff permanently in March 2020.
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How the Ski Industry Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Climate Activism
A cultural shift is underway to transform outdoor buffs into stalwarts for climate action. Will it come soon enough to save their sport?
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How the “Best Accidental Climate Treaty” Stopped Runaway Climate Change
The Montreal Protocol halted the destruction of the ozone layer. In the process, it saved one of Earth’s most important carbon sinks.
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Forecast: 8 Million Energy Jobs Created by Meeting Paris Agreement
Quickly switching to renewables will create 5 million more jobs by 2050 than sticking to fossil fuels will, according to projections.
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Climate Change and Extreme Weather Linked in U.N. Climate Report
A major scientific assessment of global climate science found a much stronger connection between climate change and extreme weather than ever before.
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Robin George Andrews: “The New York Times Volcano Guy”
Making the leap from science to journalism.
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Darcy L. Peter: Harnessing Alaska’s Native Knowledge
A climate scientist finds her dream job not far from home.
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Fushcia-Ann Hoover: The Business of Environmental Justice
EcoGreenQueen balances academia and entrepreneurship.
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Index Suggests That Half of Nitrogen Applied to Crops Is Lost
Food production is becoming less efficient at using nitrogen fertilizer, according to a review of global values. Excess nitrogen damages the environment and the climate.