Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists…
Breathing wildfire smoke can cut years off people’s lives. As fires become more frequent in a warming world, smoke is…
Conflicts between herders and the wild ancestors of their yaks, camels and reindeer are a serious threat to both people…
The Category 5 hurricane’s strength and rapid intensification were unusual for a storm so early in the year − and alarming…
A widely anticipated Supreme Court ruling will sharply limit federal agencies’ power to interpret the laws that they execute…
An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and how this extreme weather phenomenon may be changing, with tips on how…
Coral reefs share genetic material across wide areas, with help from ocean currents. This ability is especially important…
The June heat wave triggered warnings of a flash drought and caused a surge in ER visits. Many other countries have been…
A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access…
Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just 2 concerns about plastic pipes.
Spring 2024 was menacing for large parts of the US, with a tornado nearly every day in May. Tornado outbreaks tore up communities…
A traffic engineer argues that, contrary to his profession’s view, ‘human error’ is not the main cause of deaths in…
The heat comes from everywhere when you’re active outside on hot days – the Sun’s rays, the air around you, the ground…
Ferns have evolved a mutually beneficial relationship with ants, but this happened late in their evolution. A recent study…
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 23-29, 2024. With the U.S. averaging 37 million lightning strikes and 21…
The new level won’t trigger automatic cleanups, but it sets a lower threshold for taking precautions to reduce lead exposure.
The answer depends in part on where you live. If it’s extremely hot and humid, the health risks are much higher.
Dozens of animals, some on land but many in the ocean, can produce light within their bodies through chemical reactions.…
The Supreme Court drastically reduced federal protection for wetlands in 2023. 2 environmental lawyers explain how private…
Turning excess office space into apartments isn’t a panacea for the housing shortage, but it’s producing thousands of…