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…
Artificial intelligence can spot differences in images from before and after a storm over wide areas in almost real time.…
A lot of federal money is now available for making school buildings healthier. Two environmental health experts explain…
Don’t let microbes and insects turn your Halloween masterpiece into a horror show before the big night.
About 9% of homeowner property claims nationwide are filed in Florida, yet 79% of lawsuits related to property claims are…
Pork producers are challenging a California law that animal welfare advocates call the most important measure for farm animal…
Two hurricane and climate scientists explain what’s known – and still unknown – about global warming’s influence…