Thousands of pearl octopuses were discovered in 2018 lining thermal vents near a deep-sea volcano. Researchers now know…
Even ‘climate havens’ face a riskier future, and infrastructure often isn’t built to handle climate change. But there…
Adapting to our fiery future means preparing for the risks and not putting out every low-risk wildfire, writes the author…
Some geoengineering techniques are better understood than others. The US is investing in capturing carbon dioxide from the…
Animal shelters and other organizations that support pets and their owners after disasters will still need help months after…
Forecasters are warning of a destructive storm for Mexico and the US Southwest – with El Niño, a heat dome and the mountains…
Taxing consumption that contributes to climate change hits the poor the hardest, while overlooking the huge profits tied…
A pipeline that has carried Canadian oil and gas across Wisconsin and Michigan for 70 years has become a symbol of fossil…
Projections for Hawaii’s climate future are raising concerns about fire risk, ecosystems and freshwater supplies for homes…
The case hinged on Montana’s ‘green amendment,’ which guarantees a constitutional right to ‘a clean and healthful…
Maui County issued an ‘unsafe water’ alert and urged precautions. Residents can face several toxic hazards from fires,…
Wildfires on Maui are a crippling blow to the island’s tourism industry, which generates half of its jobs. But New Orleans…
An expert on Puerto Rico’s recovery from Hurricane Maria explains why it’s hard for the US to deliver disaster aid in…
Human exposure to wildfires in the US more than doubled in the past two decades. A climate scientist looked at who is at…
Widespread coral bleaching is underway as ocean temperatures hit record highs off the Florida Keys. Scientists and volunteer…
Air quality forecasting is getting better, thanks in part to AI. That’s good, given the health impact of air pollution.…
Twenty-five years of research show what it takes to fuel wildland firefighters through an average day, and the toll the…
Conventional agriculture offers farmers few choices about which crops to grow or how to raise them. A new approach uses…
Cars are getting bigger on US roads, and that’s increasing pedestrian and cyclist deaths. A transport scholar identifies…
Thermostats don’t tell the whole truth about heat, particularly in older homes.