Making a shift toward a society that works for people and the rest of nature involves freeing...
Climate Change
The question of how much is enough begins an essential conversation. Introduction Science tells us that we...
There are few issues more pressing than that expressed by the single word: enough. By Stan Cox...
The Enbridge-owned tar sands pipeline has “grave implications” for nearby ecosystems. A bicameral group of Democratic lawmakers this...
He made a promise to ban all new oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters;...
When heat in doesn’t equal heat out, Earth sees changes. Introduction You probably remember your grade school...
Humanity and the environment are under massive assault by global warming caused by human activities. The new...
The results of Foote’s simple experiments were confirmed through hundreds of tests by scientists in the U.S....
Climate changes will be irreversible for millennia. What are the IPCC Report’s Most Important Overall Messages At...
Drought has been a threat multiplier for centuries, fueling conflict and migration from the time of the...
The impact of climate change on extreme water-related events is increasingly evident. Introduction The world watched in...
Managed retreat doesn’t always mean leaving. It’s about preserving the essential while redesigning communities to be better...
By Anita Snow Extreme temperatures like the ones blistering the American West this week aren’t just annoying,...
The heat wave started in late June, when temperatures across the United States exceeded 100 °F (38...
Heat waves can kill via dehydration caused by heavy sweating. Breathing or heartbeat may suddenly stop. Introduction...
The city government did very little to help its poorest residents survive the heat wave. By Fresh...
How the recent growth of global tourism has impacted greenhouse gas emissions. By Daisy DunneScience WriterCarbonBrief Introduction...
Coffee production is vulnerable to climate variability, as deviations from normal environmental conditions have demonstrable impacts. By...
On average, our society uses almost 100 gallons of drinking water per person per day. Introduction One...
The tiny town of El Adobe exemplifies the state’s struggles with contaminated water and aging infrastructure. By...
Considering the costs of protecting U.S. communities that are vulnerable to wildfires and highlighting current efforts to...
Scientists studied charcoal layers in the sediment of lake beds across the Rockies to track fires over...
Several organizations have been engaged in using community radio as a tool for raising awareness and encouraging...
An oil spill is dangerous in any kind of environment and can have some serious long-term effects....
When wells run dry, households may opt to conserve water, find new sources, or sell and move....
Keep an eye on the African monsoon, ocean temperatures, and a possible late-blooming La Niña. By Dr....
If divided evenly, the 12,500km2 of global renewable fresh water available each year would be more than...
Fish hatcheries are trucking their salmon to the ocean and ranchers are worried about having enough water...
Time and again, climate convulsions have been understood in religious terms. By Dr. Philip JenkinsDistinguished Professor of...
Exploring struggle for this precious resource and the battle for its ownership. TRACKS: The Culture & Travel...