With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.
The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures
The US produces more oil today than any other country, and there is no clear emergency on the scale of the energy crises…
Fires are a natural part of the landscape and essential for many species. But scores of fires at once were more than anyone…
San Francisco argued that Clean Water Act permits should function like recipes that restrict specific ingredients in a dish,…
People living in locations that experience frequent extreme heat days age faster at the molecular level.
Puffy to wispy, barely there or dark and menacing, clouds come in many shapes and sizes. Each tells a story about what’s…
NOAA’s work has kept fisheries from collapsing, helped coastal ecosystems survive extreme heat and battled invasive species,…
The humanitarian toll of more than a year of conflict will be augmented by the risk of further health issues due to poor…
The latest floods exposed the deep vulnerability of many mountain communities in eastern Kentucky, where land ownership…
A widely held view in ocean conservation asserts that parrotfish are key to healthy coral reefs. But evidence suggests that…
Animals can be born with genetic or developmental issues that make it hard for them to live normal lives. They also can…
Melting ice, thawing permafrost and crumbling fjord walls are just a few of the risks climate change poses for those living…
It starts with better building policies that recognize future risks, but there are many other important steps.
The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your…
Blue, green orange, brown − water comes in many colors, depending on what’s in it.
Several groups are working to preserve webpages, tools and data – some of which have already gone missing from government…
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used…
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be…
Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save…