New research forecasts that climate change will make multiyear stretches with low snow levels more common across western…
A tick expert explains his work trying to understand why the abundance of the parasites vary so much from location to location…
Millions of Americans rely on groundwater for their lives and livelihoods, but regulation is piecemeal. A new study maps…
Many practicing U.S. Christians do not believe that human activities are warming the Earth, but they hold diverse views…
Shared e-scooter programs may seem like a green way to get around, but these small vehicles can have big environmental footprints.
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Once hunted into corners of North America, black bears have expanded across the continent since the early 1900s. But bears…
Media coverage of sharks often exaggerates risks to people, but more than 500 shark species have never been known to attack…
Hagfish have been called the most disgusting creatures in the ocean. But what are they?
July 29, 2019 is 'Earth Overshoot Day,' a date coined by the nonprofit Global Footprint Network to publicize overuse…
"Building back better" refers to making communities more disaster-proof and resilient after they take a hit. But…
Birds spend a lot of time and energy singing, but they don't do it the same way in every season of the year. And some…
Hot weather kills more Americans yearly on average than floods, tornadoes or hurricanes. Three scholars explain how cities…
Protecting land from being developed intuitively may seem like a drag on local economies, but research in New England finds…
At a time when storms are becoming more frequent and severe, relying on levees for flood control can create as many problems…
Scientists are predicting major algae blooms in Lake Erie and large dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay and Gulf of Mexico…
Western states adopted a 7-year plan in May 2019 to manage low water levels in the Colorado River. Now they need to look…
Flint's highest recorded lead levels were typical for water systems that report problems. What's more, a number…
As climate change alters temperature and rainfall patterns, yields of some crops are increasing while others decline. The…
Restoring tropical rainforests is good for the climate, wild species and humans. But where to start? A new study pinpoints…