Pollen brings seasonal misery to millions of Americans, but it serves a critical purpose: fertilizing many kinds of plants,…
The Arctic Council was the world’s primary forum for cooperation among the eight Arctic nations and a channel for diplomacy…
Keeping landscapes connected can help protect wild animals and plants. In the US Southwest, border wall construction is…
Solutions already exist. What’s holding humanity back is the will to get past the status quo and embrace innovation.
The Earth is a resilient planet, but people are altering it in ways that may take centuries to reverse.
One of the oldest industries, fishing, is entering the world of advanced analytics and data-driven planning. With oceans…
New research shows that coast redwood trees have a surprising adaptation that helps then thrive in both wet and dry environments.
Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on…
Growing native grasses as cattle forage is an example of working lands conservation – balancing human use of the land…
Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home.
A new study shows that when free-ranging cats are more than a few blocks from forested areas in cities, such as parks, they’re…
Viruses do more than just cause disease – they also influence ecosystems and the processes that shape the planet. Tracing…
Bird flu is highly contagious in domestic flocks, and a major outbreak is underway in the US. A veterinary scientist explains…
The tariffs targeting cheap Chinese imports mean prices in the US are higher than average, at the same time Biden is pushing…
Huge single-crop fields attract bees in such numbers that they spread parasites to one another. Planting diverse mixes of…
A new international report on climate change finds rapid changes could cut emissions from transportation by 80% to 90%.…
From pulling carbon dioxide out of the air to turning water into fuel, innovators are developing new technologies and pairing…
If fossil fuel burning stopped, emerging research suggests air temperatures could level off sooner than expected. But that…
The growing season on the tundra is starting earlier as the planet warms, but the plants aren’t sequestering more carbon,…
Bidirectional charging is the next big stage for electric vehicles. But storing power in your car and sending it back to…