An uptick in clean vehicles has improved air quality in wealthier communities over marginalized communities in California, a new study finds.

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.
Outlook: Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected
Atmospheric and oceanic features are simultaneously strengthening and suppressing hurricane activity this year.
Solar Panels Nurse Desert Soil Back to Life
Cultivating delicate soil crust in the shade of solar panels might boost the recovery of arid land.
Hunting for Methane Hot Spots at the Top of the World
A visit to an Alaskan wetland with some of the world’s highest lake marsh methane emissions brings scientists one step closer to understanding the phenomenon.
EPA Air Pollution Proposal Stirs Debate
The agency’s proposal to tighten standards for small-particulate pollution has prompted opposing calls for tighter and looser regulations.
Searching for the Sculptor of France’s Caves
Spelunking scientists searched for the original source of the French Pyrenees’ magnificent caves.
Cómo el Último Máximo Glacial influenció en el origen del vino
El severo clima de la era de hielo influenció el cultivo de la vid durante el nacimiento de la agricultura.
How Wine’s Origin Was Shaped by the Last Glacial Maximum
The harsh climate of the ice age influenced grapevine cultivation at the dawn of agriculture.
Finding Climate History in the Rafters of New York City Buildings
When renovating in the Big Apple, you might acquire a several-hundred-year-old climate database along with your new kitchen and bath.
The Role of Insurance in Climate Adaption
New research tests the promise of insurance to harden the U.S. economy to tropical storms.