The body begins overheating when exposed to temperatures and humidity lower than previously believed. Introduction Heat waves...
Climate Change
Air sees us at our best and worst and spots secrets we keep even from ourselves. Introduction...
We can no longer tolerate the criminal political malpractice of those standing in the way of a...
Warming, wildfires, and unpredictable weather threaten to disrupt the delicate processes that underlie treasured wines. Introduction Soon...
Climate change has a clear link to rising foodborne illnesses. Introduction Every year, almost 1 in 6 Americans gets...
A subpar cup of coffee has economic implications as well as sensory ones. By Mike PomranzJournalist Plenty...
Earth is currently in an interglacial period—the Holocene. Introduction An ice age is a long period of reduction in...
The Earth has had at least five major ice ages, and humans showed up in time for...
Local communities’ traditional methods of conservation reduce conflict and offer strong protection for threatened animals. A hill...
The sun dimmed and global temperatures plunged, leading to famine, plague and the collapse of empires. By...
The road map for a more sustainable future starts with clean energy and fossil-fuel-free transportation. Introduction Unprecedented...
In the absence of a federal fossil fuel phase-out—grassroots efforts are more essential than ever. By Stan...
Nearly all of Spain faced an “extreme fire risk” in recent days as hundreds of people were...
With La Niña helping clear the way for a busy hurricane season, this wide current of warm...
The concentration of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is now 50% higher than before the industrial...
A growing number of cities are striving to slash their emission to net zero — here’s what...
Climate change is the most pressing challenge that humanity faces. But can new technology help meet that...
Higher temperatures and extreme weather episodes are devastating harvests. What are the signs of global warming? Glaciers...
Climate migrants don’t fit neatly into the legal definitions of refugee or migrant, and that can leave...
By Karl Maier Heat waves, black-outs and droughts are spreading across the globe, from India and the...
The process combines 3D scanning algorithms, together with environmental DNA sampling, and a 3D printing algorithm. The...
Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind, and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future....
The largest category of power plants connecting to the U.S. grid are now solar; over a third...
ACs and refrigerators help keep people safe — but they also further warm the planet. It was...
Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days with profound effects. Introduction...
Rising temperatures mean longer, earlier pollen seasons, and carbon dioxide increases the amount. Introduction Brace yourselves, allergy...
The Earth is a resilient planet, but people are altering it in ways that may take centuries...
No new fossil fuel extraction projects can be opened if we want to avoid the worst impacts...
Western governments have been heavily subsidizing their own fossil-fuel industries as they exhort much poorer countries. The...
The gas industry envisions a network of fossil-fuel dependent plants. Local activists imagine a different path. Introduction...