Everyone is feeling the heat these days – even species that develop underground.
Geographic, cultural and political identity are all part of being Indigenous.
Standard marine protected areas with fixed boundaries can’t effectively shelter these ocean nomads.
The UN estimates the global population will pass 8 billion people on Nov. 15, 2022. From the Stone Age to today, here’s…
That’s the big question at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP27. Here are some of the ideas being…
As California goes on regulating air pollution, other states often follow – including the Golden State’s ambitious goals…
Many small island nations are struggling to protect their land from rising seas while also facing paralyzing debt.
Emperor penguins survive in a ‘Goldilocks zone’ between too much sea ice and too little. Climate change is having an…
Scientists don’t know what prompts turtle hatchlings to emerge from their nests and head for the water, but vibrations…
Journals, museum collections and other historical sources can provide valuable data for modern ecological studies. But just…
From planting mangroves to dumping minerals in the ocean, there are lots of ideas for ocean carbon dioxide removal – and…
Four reasons affordable housing is slow to recover after disasters, and what communities can do about it.
A scholar of law and humanities compares bans on dogs with any pit bull genes to “one drop” laws that once classified…
Wildfires are remaking western US forests. Decisions about managing forests that have burned should factor in how fires…
Most households pay a flat rate 24/7 for electricity although the cost of generating it fluctuates through the day. Wireless…
The rise of e-commerce means billions of packages are delivered in the US each year. That creates traffic and pollution,…
Roundtable discussions with leaders from major energy companies reveal a lack of pressure from regulators or investors and…
Honey bees, wild and native bees face threats from parasites, pesticides and habitat loss. Shorter winters, more extreme…
Published in 1962, ‘Silent Spring’ called attention to collateral damage from widespread use of synthetic pesticides.…
Congress has approved billions of dollars to fix water and sewer systems across the US. But getting that money to needy…