Chloe Bennett-Steele

1 week ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Researchers and private companies in the U.S. are seeking ways to limit emissions from burning fossil fuels through carbon storage. The emerging industry traps carbon dioxide, sometimes before it enters the atmosphere, and injects it into deep geological formations underground. To date, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved just 11 applications for the sites, known as Class VI wells.

2 weeks ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

In a news release, Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) said Senate Bill 2, authored by Sen. Grant Green (R-Wellston), would not move to a vote. In its latest form, the legislation mirrors House Bill 2751, written by Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Faxon), which Paxton described as creating "unreasonable setback requirements" for wind turbines. The Senate's final action rule prevents the lawmakers from voting on legislation with the same effect as another that has already been considered.

2 weeks ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Between 900 and 1,000 animals were settled into WildCare's 10-acre facility in Noble during the event, a fraction of the thousands of wildlife it welcomes each year. Many were juvenile and in need of help to survive in the wild. "Every year since I have been here, the demands on WildCare, in terms of intake, have gone up," said Executive Director Inger Giuffrida, who started the job in 2019.

3 weeks ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

The CopterSonde-3D, designed by a small team of researchers led by scientists Tony Segales and Tyler Bell, captures information similar to a weather tower while moving through the atmosphere. Several versions of the design have been produced since 2016 using feedback from other researchers and meteorologists. "The drone evolved, and we believe that it's kind of shaped by weather because every time we go out there, there's a different challenge that weather presents us," Segales said.

3 weeks ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Three mallard ducks are back home after weeks of recovery following chemical burns from spilled diesel fuel. The wildlife organization returned the animals to their habitat on May 9. Paul Rusinko, wildlife rehabilitation manager for WildCare, worked with volunteer and OU student Brook Rogachuk to rescue 12 ducks after the spill. Two died shortly after contamination and the rest have found new homes or are continuing recovery.