Climate
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The European Court of Human Rights ruled Switzerland’s failures on climate are a human rights violation.
Long after the disaster, residents of East Palestine still fear for their safety.
Eclipses inspire awe, create opportunities for science — and cause angst among energy-grid operators.
Why we need to take seemingly small earthquakes seriously
Scientists have drastically improved our understanding of seismic events. Here are eight things to know.
Deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, where war and economic crises already loomed. Here’s the latest news.
Honeybees are too valuable to go extinct. Not every species will be so fortunate.
US solar power has more than doubled since the last eclipse. What will happen during this one?
From Taiwan to South Korea to Silicon Valley, some of the most important nodes in the global tech economy are in disaster-prone places.
This scientist has seen nearly 20 solar eclipses. She’s trying to solve a mystery that could help protect Earth.
In a grim new analysis of tropical forests, there are a few important glimmers of hope.
Two simple solutions would save the North Atlantic right whale. Why aren’t we using them?
Coal, oil, and natural gas producers have found their vision for a low-carbon world.
The energy needed to support data storage is expected to double by 2026. You can do something to stop it.
The world’s next big maritime catastrophe could involve sanctions-dodging rustbuckets.
Here’s what the federal rules mean for car companies, the climate, and you.
The battle proves that time is political, any way you cut it.
It’s a lot sooner than you think.
The age-old Japanese tradition of hanami has become a harbinger of change.
What the UN is missing with its plan to save the seas
Dengue is erupting in South America — and has even found its way to the US.
The climate change scenario that could chill parts of the world, explained.
Biden is not “waging war” on American energy. He’s boosting it.
Winter’s insanely early end, explained in one map.
Meat giant JBS said it’ll reach net zero emissions by 2040. LOL.
This and more reader questions on climate change, explained.
Two key numbers from a new study reveal how wild animals help farmers manage pests.
Queen conchs in the Florida Keys are struggling to mate. Scientists are going to help them hook up.
Last month, the world experienced its warmest January ever measured, and February is likely to continue that streak.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle is the state’s largest blaze on record.
The Atlantic Ocean is unusually warm right now. Here’s why scientists say that’s “deeply troubling.”
2024 is already shattering heat records as temperatures soar around the world.
The unhelpful, distracting debate about whether oat milk is bad for you totally misses the point.
The revolutionary left’s theory of the climate crisis puts ideology above inconvenient truths.
In the age of electric vehicles, the hybrid is still a contender.
As the Arctic warms, these iconic bears are spending more time on land. New videos reveal why that’s a problem.
Gird your curds! Say a prayer for Camembert! A collapse in microbe diversity puts these French cheeses at risk.
Another analysis shows 2023 exceeded 1.5C of warming on average for the first time, a key limit in the Paris Climate Agreement.
How to act in service of the planet — and your values.
Humans are literally changing the color of the planet. Scientists are worried.