Understanding what happens to Antarctica’s ice matters, because as it melts, sea levels rise, affecting lives and economies…
The people who manage America’s aquifers, wetlands, shorelines and recreation areas rely on federal science as they face…
In the past, farmers have balanced their political beliefs against market logic. How much pressure can farmers endure?
Wealthy countries promised billions of dollars to help developing nations adapt to climate change, but the result rests…
Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.
More than 12 million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot, sacrificing comfort because they can’t…
Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing…
Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India…
The equipment needed to keep the grid running is hard to make, and materials are limited. And supply-chain bottlenecks are…
While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers.…
When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.
Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover…
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health…
Battery researchers are seeking options with better performance, improved environmental sustainability and lower cost than…
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude…
Nearly a quarter of US households struggle to pay their energy bills at the same time as America’s social safety nets,…
Scientists are using mollusk shells to evaluate the health of Florida’s seagrass ecosystems.
A fast drop in coal use played a big role, but there was more, as these charts show.
Consumer choices about what to eat and how much of it can affect how much water farmers need to use.