What ice sheets reveal about climate

NASA glaciologist Robert Bindschadler talks about what Earth's ice sheets can reveal about climate, past and future, in this 8-minute podcast.

Forest managers grapple with rapid change

Sally Collins of the U.S. Forest Service says that plans to manage American forests sometimes have to change fast. Hear Collins talk about forest fires, climate change, and other issues facing today's forests.

A U.S. forest overview for the early 21st century

Forests can't be left alone to take care of themselves, says Sally Collins of the U.S. Forest Service.

US forests face threat from development

America is losing 6,000 acres of open land - much of it forests - to development each day, says Sally Collins of the U.S. Forest Service.

Clouds and Earth’s energy balance

NASA's Bruce Wielicki talks about how clouds affect the energy Earth receives, keeps, and emits back to space - what scientists call Earth's energy balance - in this 8-minute EarthSky podcast

What happens when hurricanes collide?

Hurricanes may start to interact at even a thousand kilometers apart.

Josh Willis on oceans and Earth’s energy balance

Oceanographer Josh Willis talks about the role oceans play in Earth’s energy balance in this 8-minute *Clear Voices for Science* podcast.

Carbon capture and storage with John Barry

John Barry leads one of Shell's efforts to manage carbon dioxide emissions. He spoke to EarthSky about carbon capture and storage technology.

Red skies and volcanoes create beauty

Red skies and volcanoes from early Roman stories to today. Learn about unusual conditions that can create beautiful views in our skies at sunrise and sunset.

Ocean’s deserts – biological dead zones – expanding

Jeff Polovina of the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service explains how areas of ocean with little life are growing. Read more in Ocean's deserts...