Jeannie Hanson

Science writer and author

Jeannie K. Hanson is a science writer working most often on physical science, wildlife, history of science, and energy issues. She has been published in book form by HarperCollins, Viking Penguin, Simon & Schuster and others, and in shorter form by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Harvard Magazine.

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As synthetic microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release? Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep synthetic microfibers from getting into…
This idea helped rescue a city of 3.8 million from a water crisis When water shortages loomed in Chennai, India, one man’s campaign to conserve rainwater saved the…
OPINION: Science denialism is dangerous. But so is science imperialism. Calls for strict science-based decision making on complex issues like GMOs and geoengineering can…
Humans, fish and other animals are consuming microfibers in our food and water As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify…
OPINION: If we want to solve complex social and environmental problems, we need to think in terms of systems Understanding how various parts of our world connect will help us shape solutions that don’t just…
What if U.S. fuel economy standards went away? As the federal government eases targets, a look at what gas mileage requirements really mean for…
Our clothes are contaminating our planet with tiny plastic threads Minute fibers shed from synthetic textiles are polluting oceans, streams, rivers — even the air we…
OPINION: What a giant snake can teach us about designing cities for the future We need to make our urban areas more welcoming to wildlife. Here are five ways we can do so.

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