Kyla Mandel

All The Oscar Best Picture Nominees That Tackle Climate Change

A look back across the past four decades of Best Picture nominees shows a clear uptick in films that grapple with the climate crisis.

By Kyla Mandel March 9, 2023

Ayisha Siddiqa Is Defending the Planet

'I was raised with the idea that the earth is a living being'

By Kyla Mandel March 2, 2023

Where Were All the Car Ads At This Year's Super Bowl?

This year’s Super Bowl had its star-studded moments. But as far as blockbuster car advertising, it was a lackluster year compared to previous ones.

By Kyla Mandel February 14, 2023

If Big Oil Were a Country, It Would Be...

The top 10 fossil-fuel companies generated $2.24 trillion in revenue in 2022. That would put the industry among top 10 GDP countries.

By Kyla Mandel February 9, 2023

'Bomb Cyclone' and Other Weird Weather Words

From “bomb cyclones” to “firenados” these are the terms you should know as climate change makes the weather more extreme.

By Kyla Mandel December 23, 2022

These Are the 2022 Earthshot Prize Winners

Prince William's Earthshot Prize awarded over $6 million to five projects seeking to solve the world’s most urgent environmental problems.

By Kyla Mandel December 2, 2022

How Some COVID-Cautious Experts Are Celebrating Thanksgiving

Good masks, plenty of tests.

By Kyla Mandel November 18, 2022

14 Actually Good Climate Books For Kids

Teaching children about climate change is tricky. These books engage and empower readers, rather than leaving kids anxious or overwhelmed.

By Emily Barone and Kyla Mandel October 12, 2022

The Unique Dangers of a Pandemic-Era Hurricane

People have been shown to have worse physical and mental health during the pandemic, which may make them more vulnerable when a hurricane hits.

By Kyla Mandel September 29, 2022

Why COVID-19 Boosters Are So Crucial

A new study finds that people who were vaccinated but not boosted were more than twice as likely to be hospitalized than those who had a booster.

By Kyla Mandel September 9, 2022

COVID-19 May Have Long-Term Effects on the Brain

Researchers find that for years after getting COVID-19, people are at greater risk for brain fog, psychosis, seizures, and dementia.

By Kyla Mandel August 18, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccines May Affect Periods

When COVID-19 vaccinations first began, many people reported heavier periods

By Kyla Mandel July 18, 2022

Now That BA.5 Is Dominant, Stopping It Will Be Difficult

The latest Omicron subvariant is now the dominant strain in the U.S.

By Kyla Mandel July 5, 2022

High Gas Prices Are Discouraging Americans From Buying Cars Right Now

Immediate prices at the pump appear to be influencing car-use behavior in the U.S. more than long-term climate concerns

By Kyla Mandel July 1, 2022

Here’s What You Need to Know About Paxlovid

The drug is more available than it used to be

By Kyla Mandel May 9, 2022

The Problem With Corporate Net-Zero Emissions Goals

Only a relative few companies have set net-zero targets, and even fewer expect to fully stop emitting greenhouse gases. For the majority, the plan is to eliminate their carbon footprint by 2050 through offsets—a reduction...

By Kyla Mandel April 14, 2022

IPCC Report: Window to Adapt to Climate Change Closing Fast

After decades of failure to stop emissions rising, a landmark new report released Monday from the United Nations' climate-science body warns that the impacts of climate change are here and now humans need to accelerate...

By Kyla Mandel and Justin Worland February 28, 2022