When it comes to droughts, wildfires, thunderstorms and other extreme events, these scientists are looking for answers. We’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Do Clouds Contribute to Climate Change? This Scientist Wants to Find Out
At Columbia University, Juliet Pilewskie is studying how clouds and the environment exchange energy, a longtime mystery.
Helping the Karuk Tribe in California Prepare for Climate Challenges
Danielle Touma has stepped out of the lab and into Karuk territory, where she’s assisting the tribe in identifying wildfire, drought and extreme rainfall risks.
Her ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ Almost Cost Her a PhD. Now, She’s Using It to Help Desert Communities
Valerisa Gaddy heads up Cool Tucson, and is helping the Pascua Yaqui Nation develop rain gardens.
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Beyond Fire and Smoke, Wildfires Might Just Spread Disease, Too
In California, Onja Davidson Raoelison is studying how extreme events like wildfires may spread pathogens through the water and air, a potential threat to human health.
Investigating Extreme Heat in Salt Lake City
In Utah, Heather Holmes is working on better forecasting models, especially when heat waves mix with wildfire smoke in rural communities.
Women’s Sports Scored Record Numbers of Fans in 2024
The “Caitlin Clark Effect” had basketball viewers’ eyes glued to their TV screens in unprecedented numbers. Other women’s sporting leagues saw similar bumps this year – and they’re looking to capitalize on the momentum.
This Holiday Season, Won’t You Consider Fighting With Family and Friends?
We’re about to see a lot more of one another. We should be ready to disagree when we do, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
A Seemingly Tiny YouTube Update Altered Users’ Behavior Toward Women, Study Shows
New research indicates that a minor tweak to the video platform’s functionality yielded major improvements for women content creators.
For Your 2024 Holiday Shopping Lists: 15 ‘Lifesavers’ Big and Small
This year, The Story Exchange’s Holiday Gift Guide features women-made, women-sold gifts that’ll make your loved ones’ lives easier – each for less than $150.
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Terrifying Weather Events, Part 1: Climate Changes Lives
Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans. Hear how that impacted Lisa Dyson of Air Protein. Bernadette Woods Placky talks extreme weather.
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Women’s Sports Scored Record Numbers of Fans in 2024
The “Caitlin Clark Effect” had basketball viewers’ eyes glued to their TV screens in unprecedented numbers. Other women’s sporting leagues saw similar bumps this year – and they’re looking to capitalize on the momentum.
A Seemingly Tiny YouTube Update Altered Users’ Behavior Toward Women, Study Shows
New research indicates that a minor tweak to the video platform’s functionality yielded major improvements for women content creators.
For Women the World Over, Home is Where the Danger Is
A new report from UN Women reveals that the majority of women murder victims lose their lives to the men they (supposedly) know best.
Former Planned Parenthood President Receives Presidential Award
A private ceremony honored Cecile Richards, a leader for women’s reproductive rights, as well as social and economic justice.
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The Race for the States
Melissa Walker of The States Project believes that state lawmakers are the most important policymakers in the country. Watch our 8-minute video.
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Terrifying Weather Events, Part 1: Climate Changes Lives
Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans. Hear how that impacted Lisa Dyson of Air Protein. Bernadette Woods Placky talks extreme weather.
Terrifying Weather Events, Part 2: Enter the Protesters
Activists, ordinary citizens and luminaries like Jane Fonda want action – and accuse governments and big corporations of failing to manage the climate crisis.
A Troubling Diagnosis Led This Grandmother Into Environmental Activism
Sharon Lavigne of Louisiana fights against the construction of industrial plants, saying pollutants have harmed her health and that of area residents.
Worried For the Future, Women Speak Out Against Climate Change
Generations of women at “Summer of Heat” protests in New York City share concerns about how extreme weather events will impact their loved ones’ lives.
Her Stories, Her Words
We ask women entrepreneurs to share their startup experience via our 1,000+ Stories Project. Think about sharing yours!
Sharing the Magic of Travel with Her Fellow Women
Shannon Nelson’s travel agency, Her World, works with women looking to explore the globe, alone or in groups.
Getting Startups the Funding They Need to Change The World
Daria Kuk created The Ventures Awards to identify high-potential startups and connect them with a network of leading investors.
She Offers First Aid Training That’s Adaptable to Any Setting
Helen Underwood launched her first aid training course to provide life-saving skills to people who work in all kinds of settings.
Women In Science
We’ve awarded $5,000 grants to soil scientists working to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth.
Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize
These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Bringing Soil Health to Indigenous Communities
Scientist Lydia Jennings is leading an effort to improve Native lands traversed by gas pipelines and scarred by mining.
Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.
Why This Scientist Studies Soil, the ‘Thin Veneer’ Upon Which Life Depends
Claudia Christine Avila brings her Mexican-American roots to her research – and believes cultural appreciation for land makes a difference.
When Salt Encroaches Upon Farmers’ Fields
In North Carolina, Julia Janson is researching the impact of rising sea levels on soil and helping multigenerational farming families adjust to changing times.
Her Startup Aims to Revolutionize Soil Health
In Kansas, Elizabeth Koziol has turned a fondness for fungus into a thriving business, MycoBloom.
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The Race for the States
Melissa Walker of The States Project believes that state lawmakers are the most important policymakers in the country. Watch our 8-minute video.
Climate Protesters Target Wall Street in ‘Summer of Heat’
We follow Marlena Fontes of Climate Families NYC as she preps for a season of activism. Watch our 10-minute video.
Once NASA’s Dream, a Food Startup Is Making ‘Air Protein’ a Reality
We tour the facility where Lisa Dyson, founder of Air Protein, literally makes meat out of air. She might just transform the future of food.
Making ‘Climate Candy’ From Upcycled Fruits and Veggies
Amy Keller, whose family sells the famous Dum Dum lollipops, makes fruit chews from misshapen produce. The goal is to reduce food waste.
Latest Podcasts
Terrifying Weather Events, Part 1: Climate Changes Lives
Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans. Hear how that impacted Lisa Dyson of Air Protein. Bernadette Woods Placky talks extreme weather.
Terrifying Weather Events, Part 2: Enter the Protesters
Activists, ordinary citizens and luminaries like Jane Fonda want action – and accuse governments and big corporations of failing to manage the climate crisis.
Our Pig Podcast: Touring Wild Harmony Farm
We visit Wild Harmony in Exeter, Rhode Island, where owners Rachael Slattery and Ben Coerper use regenerative farming techniques to raise their Berkshire pigs. Listen to our 16-minute podcast.
How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health — and on our kids’ health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast.