Extreme downpours and droughts, both fueled by rising global temperatures, are taking a toll on water infrastructure. Communities…
Turning off power is a last-ditch strategy for utilities to reduce the risk that their systems could spark wildfires. In…
These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of the American…
One more reason not to drive into midtown Manhattan: Soon it will cost an extra $15 as New York City launches its long-debated…
Measuring the concentration of radioactive elements in a single, sand-size crystal reveals the growth of the Himalayan mountain…
A coastal scientist explains why marshes, mangroves and other wetlands can’t keep up with the effects of climate change,…
A new study shows how front yards can serve as windows into the inner lives of their residents – and their feelings about…
The earthquake, one of New Jersey’s largest on record, could be felt from Maryland to Boston. But don’t read too much…
The reason batteries come in so many types has as much to do with history as innovation.
The big question: Would climate engineering like sending reflective particles into the stratosphere or brightening clouds…
Not all activists are in the media spotlight, but they’re crucial to promoting action to slow climate change.
New charts and data show how corporate demand could boost clean energy investment in regions where renewable energy potential…
It’s common to see solar panels on rooftops and fields, but they aren’t widespread on cars − yet.
Carbon capture is turning the oil and gas industry into a critical player for mitigating climate change – while its products…
Just as the world’s zoos breed critically endangered animals in captivity to repopulate the wild, scientists are building…
Rock dust is only part of the story of soil. Living creatures, many of them too tiny to see, keep that soil healthy for…
A new study offers a rare window into the hidden effects of aggressive fire suppression that go beyond fuel accumulation.…
The US Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map, which shows where various plants will grow across…
The new rule isn’t a mandate for electric vehicles, but it will sharply increase their market share over the coming decade.
California is considering a controversial proposal for utilities to charge customers for electricity based partly on household…