The idea that human activity threatens nature dates back to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Introduction...
Climate Change
Nature became separated from culture beginning in the Renaissance and increased throughout the Industrial era. Introduction Conserving...
Reducing food waste at home helps slow climate change, often saving money in the process. Introduction You...
Seemingly miraculous varieties can withstand drought, flood, and saltwater intrusion. Introduction Until as recently as 1970, India...
What we eat, and how that food is produced, affects our health but also the environment. What...
What is happening now in Africa is likely to play out elsewhere as climate change continues. A devastating...
Everyone likes getting something for nothing, but the math behind free public transit doesn’t add up. Introduction...
This country was once a leader in bus transit, and with adequate funding, it could be again....
Airlines are promising net-zero emissions by 2050. To get there, they’re experimenting. Introduction Several major airlines have pledged to reach...
Chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses. Introduction The...
Low-income residents are significantly more vulnerable to demand-management measures. Unequal access to clean water in cities around...
Climate change is depleting or polluting our freshwater sources. Can we survive in a drier world? Arguably...
Only a portion of storm damage is covered by insurance in most cases. Introduction In late September,...
Across the country, communities are relying on mutual aid as a safeguard against extreme weather. When Winter...
Minority farmers are buying land with the aim to restore and nourish nature along with their cultures...
The Environmental Integrity Project identified which refineries are the top dischargers of key pollutants. The U.S. Environmental...
New fossil fuel terminals release greenhouse gases – and harm neighboring communities. As an Indigenous fisherman from...
We can either keep enabling extinction or take action to prevent it. More than 330 animal species...
A look back at hurricane history suggests we may be significantly underestimating future risks. Introduction If you...
Her work makes statements about consumption, globalism, and conservation. Introduction I am obsessed with plastic objects. I...
It may provide material for today’s renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it...
Groups are working to protect 30% of Earth’s land and water for nature by 2030. Introduction A...
To fish the oceans sustainably, nations must reduce bycatch, or accidental catches. Introduction Maine lobster fishermen received...
“By taking nature for granted we’ve pushed natural systems to the brink of collapse.” Underscoring the need...
When these storms arrive in waves, the sea ice doesn’t have a chance to recover. Introduction Atmospheric...
Last month, a 600-square-mile iceberg—nearly the size of Greater London—broke off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf. Less of...
Scientists use computer models of the climate system to better understand and project future climate changes. Increasing...
Bringing back bivalves and reintroducing aquatic plants can connect people to the ecosystems we all depend on....
Saving wildlife to help save the planet. Introduction Wildlife conservation and climate action are often considered as...
Certain species, called ecosystem engineers, can make restoration easier. Whether you are looking at tropical forests in Brazil, grasslands...