As the climate heats up, sea levels are already rising around the planet. Scientific research shows that millions of people live in areas facing inundation, but now, a new study finds those numbers have been vastly underestimated. As many as 132 million more people than previously thought may be in …
While running for Senate, former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy criticized “goofy, subsidized green energy crap” and said after taking office last year that military “readiness doesn’t include green solar power generation projects.” The Montana Republican installed rooftop solar and battery storage systems at …
World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have some experts wondering if selfishness and nationalism may be a more likely way to save the planet, by boosting support for homegrown …
New data suggests this has the potential to become one of the strongest El Niño events on record. The planet may experience a strong or even a super El Niño later this year, one that could rival the strongest ones in history, according to new climate data recently released by the European Center for …
The military targeting of desalination plants poses a huge risk to water security in the Gulf, one of the most water-scarce regions in the world. Bahrain has said an Iranian drone attack caused material damage to a water desalination plant in the country, marking the first time a Gulf nation has …
The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades. At its record low about four years ago, the exposed lake bed became a source of toxic dust, with scientists warning of imminent ecological collapse. A Utah official called the lake an “environmental nuclear bomb.” But a monumental, perhaps …
As the old saw goes, the only constant is change. But change doesn’t always feel as overwhelming as it does right now. We are living in an era of widespread democratic backsliding, sweeping technological disruption and the slow-motion disaster of the climate crisis, to name just a few of the most …
By E.A. Smiroldo A funny thing happened on my way to writing a novel about life in the dystopian future. Surprise! The climate change Armageddon of my …
Alysa Liu talks about the political issues and movements she’s participated in: "Climate, election things, Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, ICE protests...More empathy needs to happen, for sure."
Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines. The new research, published March 4 in the peer-reviewed British journal Nature, found …
Officials in Corpus Christi expect a “water emergency” within months and fully run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel supplies to Texas …
Spotted by citizen scientists, the “undulating meadows” of Pavona clavus cover half the area of a soccer field. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Coral reefs are in dire straits, as warming ocean temperatures continue to bleach these important ecosystems around the world. • A …
Rising seas are reshaping the world’s lowest-lying islands, but responsible travel can be part of the solution. so how can we visit without increasing their vulnerability? It was the most famous dry-cleaning bill in the history of climate change. Smartly suited, Tuvalu’s foreign minister, Simon …
On France’s power record, Qcells’ solar, and wave energy Current conditions: Spring-like temperatures have arrived in New York City, with a high of 62 …
Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and electricity prices keep climbing, the value proposition isn’t …
Planetary warming has significantly accelerated over the past 10 years, with temperatures rising at a higher rate since 2015 than in any previous decade on record, a new study showed. The Earth warmed around 0.35 degrees Celsius in the decade to 2025, compared to just under 0.2C per decade on …
ALBANY, New York — New York’s Democratic governor wants to weaken one of the nation’s most ambitious climate laws in the name of affordability. It’s a major shift for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who once championed New York’s climate efforts on a global stage and rejected permits for gas power plants. The …
With more options than ever, we break down which one's best for the planet. Perhaps one of life’s hardest tasks is deciding what to do with a loved one’s—or even your own—bodily remains. Do you go the cremation route? What about human composting or a green burial? What’s the easiest option? But …