Researchers, patients optimistic in fight against alpha-gal syndrome

A support group and a lab in the St. Louis area provide resources for people with the allergy to mammal products — and evidence that its effects can be reversed.

Rose LaForest, Nine PBS Oct 1, 2026

Water

Far offshore, scientists find fresh evidence of human harm to reefs

The Gulf’s Flower Garden Banks has been viewed as healthy, but a new study shows signs of damage.

Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator Sep 21, 2026

Data Centers

Mississippi River mayors help cities navigate rising data center interest

More than three-quarters of member cities in a Mississippi River coalition have been approached to host AI infrastructure.

Héctor Alejandro Arzate, Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk Sep 17, 2026

Researchers, patients optimistic in fight against alpha-gal syndrome

Far offshore, scientists find fresh evidence of human harm to reefs

Mississippi River mayors help cities navigate rising data center interest

Archive

Ordinary people fill information gaps when data centers come knocking

Grain bin accidents remain deadly. One farmer hopes his family's story can help.

Desk reporters follow up on catastrophes and look ahead to hurricane season

The agency that helps farmers protect the environment lost a third of its staff last year. And more cuts could be coming.

We have a favor to ask

Where legislatures lag, local officials are stopping data centers altogether

‘In every room, every hand would go up’: Panelists discuss cancer, pesticides and environmental risks

How do you fix a backwards river?

How do you fix a backwards river? A conversation from the banks of the Chicago

Silos are disappearing from the landscape. One woman wants to hunt them down before they do.

With a federal plan to dam a river nearly set, fears persist over the effectiveness and downstream impact

Inside the fight against ‘zombie deer disease,’ scientists confront changing politics