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As greenhouse gas emissions rise, so does the intensity and weirdness of our climate system. This is what you need to know.

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Pollution from power plant.

Car, factory, and power plant pollution can be damaging to kids’ mental health Car, factory, and power plant pollution can be damaging to kids’ mental health

By Shaena Montanari

Tiny air pollutants may come from different sources, but they all show a similar biased trend

Tiny air pollutants may come from different sources, but they all show a similar biased trend Tiny air pollutants may come from different sources, but they all show a similar biased trend

By Ellie Shechet

Oil refinery owner by Chevron next to a river

Chevron just got hit with an official greenwashing complaint. Here’s what that means. Chevron just got hit with an official greenwashing complaint. Here’s what that means.

By Shaena Montanari

mendenhall-glacier

We can avoid the worst effects of climate change, but we’re still in for a fight We can avoid the worst effects of climate change, but we’re still in for a fight

A brewing storm with dark clouds and a lighthouse in Michigan.

The average hurricane season is officially more intense The average hurricane season is officially more intense

Super-white paint could cut air conditioning bills by 80 percent

Super-white paint could cut air conditioning bills by 80 percent Super-white paint could cut air conditioning bills by 80 percent

By Shaena Montanari

Why forests in the Andes are crucial to fighting climate change

Why forests in the Andes are crucial to fighting climate change Why forests in the Andes are crucial to fighting climate change

By Ellie Shechet

iceberg floating in southern ocean

Eddies in the ocean might affect sea level rise Eddies in the ocean might affect sea level rise

Loud industrial noise hurts neighboring trees

Loud industrial noise hurts neighboring trees Loud industrial noise hurts neighboring trees

By Ellie Shechet

manatee underwater

The US is tropicalizing, and you’ve probably already noticed the change The US is tropicalizing, and you’ve probably already noticed the change

By Philip Kiefer

A fox sitting in some grass.

We have no clue how climate change will affect most land mammals We have no clue how climate change will affect most land mammals

A plume of smoke following a volcanic eruption.

Is blocking out the sun a good solution to the climate crisis? Is blocking out the sun a good solution to the climate crisis?

By Charlie Wood

Corroded munitions with sea life grown over.

The ocean is a giant dump for chemical weapons. Can we clean it up before it’s too late? The ocean is a giant dump for chemical weapons. Can we clean it up before it’s too late?

By María Paula Rubiano A.

‘Ghost forests’ are spreading across US coastal regions

‘Ghost forests’ are spreading across US coastal regions ‘Ghost forests’ are spreading across US coastal regions

By Ellie Shechet

bolt of lightning

Lightning strikes could double in the Arctic this century, setting the tundra on fire Lightning strikes could double in the Arctic this century, setting the tundra on fire

By Philip Kiefer

san francisco bay area golden gate bridge

Living in the same city doesn’t mean breathing the same air Living in the same city doesn’t mean breathing the same air

By Ellie Shechet

Temperature scarf hanging from a tree

DIY

Turn climate data into a knitted accessory and a crafty conversation starter Turn climate data into a knitted accessory and a crafty conversation starter

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Narwhal tusks are full of illuminating secrets

Narwhal tusks are full of illuminating secrets Narwhal tusks are full of illuminating secrets

By Ellie Shechet

cranes on the waterfront

6 key ways Biden’s new job plan tackles climate, health, tech, and more 6 key ways Biden’s new job plan tackles climate, health, tech, and more

grassy area burning in a forest fire

Forest fires leave behind charcoal—and it might be toxic for years Forest fires leave behind charcoal—and it might be toxic for years

By Philip Kiefer

Brown cow at a mountain farm.

Putting cows on a seaweed diet helps curb their methane burps Putting cows on a seaweed diet helps curb their methane burps

By Shaena Montanari

A monarch butterfly caterpillar.

As the planet warms, tropical plants and animals are moving northward As the planet warms, tropical plants and animals are moving northward

By Ellie Shechet

Almost half of all air pollution deaths are caused by out-of-state emitters Almost half of all air pollution deaths are caused by out-of-state emitters

Living in a walkable neighborhood has a downside

Living in a walkable neighborhood has a downside Living in a walkable neighborhood has a downside

By Marlene Cimons/The Nexus

Food spices vegetables planet-friendly diet

Here’s a planet-friendly diet that’s not vegan Here’s a planet-friendly diet that’s not vegan

By Eleanor Cummins

Hurricane Gilbert hospital ruins Jamiaca

This is how hospitals are preparing for hurricane season This is how hospitals are preparing for hurricane season

By Eleanor Cummins

There’s a lot more to the Keystone XL fight than just oil

There’s a lot more to the Keystone XL fight than just oil There’s a lot more to the Keystone XL fight than just oil

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

How to Sell Solar Power to Your Neighbors (VIDEO) How to Sell Solar Power to Your Neighbors (VIDEO)

By Jeremy Deaton

The Wondrous World of Roald Dahl’s Imagination

The Wondrous World of Roald Dahl’s Imagination The Wondrous World of Roald Dahl’s Imagination

Why Big Animals Can’t Take a Little Rain

Why Big Animals Can’t Take a Little Rain Why Big Animals Can’t Take a Little Rain

By Marlene Cimons

The Deadly Serious Problem That We Can Make Better With a Little Laughter

The Deadly Serious Problem That We Can Make Better With a Little Laughter The Deadly Serious Problem That We Can Make Better With a Little Laughter

By Jeremy Deaton

Specialized Cosmetics Protect Skin From Air Pollution Specialized Cosmetics Protect Skin From Air Pollution

By Alexandra Ossola

Stacks of logs against skyline.

Burning wood pellets won’t help us fight climate change Burning wood pellets won’t help us fight climate change

By Shaena Montanari

Greenland's ice sheet

How a top-secret nuclear project became a gold mine for data on Greenland’s ice sheet How a top-secret nuclear project became a gold mine for data on Greenland’s ice sheet

By Ellie Shechet

cranes building a skyscraper

Making buildings energy efficient just got harder Making buildings energy efficient just got harder

investigator examines Reactor Unit 3 at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant

10 years after Fukushima, outdated nuclear power plants are still the norm 10 years after Fukushima, outdated nuclear power plants are still the norm

By Kurokawa & Meshkati/The Conversation

Urban city square with park and planted trees.

Can planting more trees keep cities from heating up? Can planting more trees keep cities from heating up?

By Shaena Montanari

A gas pipeline under construction in a clear-cut strip of forest

Oil and gas companies are making old pipelines the landowner’s problem Oil and gas companies are making old pipelines the landowner’s problem

By Kate Wheeling/Nexus Media

Electric vehicle plugged into a charging station

Companies may soon pay a higher price for emitting carbon. But will it be high enough? Companies may soon pay a higher price for emitting carbon. But will it be high enough?

By Ramin Skibba/Undark

miami beach seen from the air

Humans are altering Earth’s tides, and not just through climate change Humans are altering Earth’s tides, and not just through climate change

By Philip Kiefer

Plastic water bottles and aluminum soda cans in a bin

Will we ever be able to recycle all our plastic? Will we ever be able to recycle all our plastic?

By Candice Wang

Natural gas stove lit up

Gas stoves are bad for the environment—but what if the power goes out? Gas stoves are bad for the environment—but what if the power goes out?

By Sara Kiley Watson

peregrine falcon perched on a rock

A peregrine falcon’s power to migrate may lie in its DNA A peregrine falcon’s power to migrate may lie in its DNA

By Philip Kiefer

tiny plants growing out of stacks of coins

Sci-fi carbon coins could actually save our planet Sci-fi carbon coins could actually save our planet

a boat captain tries to pull a plastic barrel from a debris island

A trip down the Ohio River reveals the oil and gas industry’s next big move A trip down the Ohio River reveals the oil and gas industry’s next big move

By Teake Zuidema/Nexus Media News

White yacht with four stories in the Netherlands

Are billionaires bad for the environment? Are billionaires bad for the environment?

By Wilk & Barros/The Conversation

person walking in snowy street

Is this winter weather ‘normal’? And other questions about the historic storms in the US. Is this winter weather ‘normal’? And other questions about the historic storms in the US.

By Sara Chodosh

White birds on a pink, purple, and green illustration of the Fukushima nuclear plant

5 famous environmental disasters where humans and nature healed together 5 famous environmental disasters where humans and nature healed together

By Meera Subramanian

plastic bottles bound together

Microplastics are everywhere. Here’s what that means for our health. Microplastics are everywhere. Here’s what that means for our health.

a woman getting ready to get on a mass transit subway

Air pollution in US subway stations is disturbingly high Air pollution in US subway stations is disturbingly high

By Kate Baggaley

Person filling up water bottle at kitchen sink with tap water.

DIY

Simple, at-home tests can check your air and water for contaminants Simple, at-home tests can check your air and water for contaminants

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

lake palcacocha glacial lake

A looming climate disaster threatens the lives of 6,000 Peruvians A looming climate disaster threatens the lives of 6,000 Peruvians

By Philip Kiefer

Nation's largest public housing project next to a power plant

At New York City’s biggest power plant, a switch to clean energy will help a neighborhood breathe easier At New York City’s biggest power plant, a switch to clean energy will help a neighborhood breathe easier

glacier in water

Earth used to be cooler than we thought, which changes our math on global warming Earth used to be cooler than we thought, which changes our math on global warming

By Philip Kiefer

A shooting star in a night scene over the Arabian Desert

It’s a cosmic miracle that life on Earth’s lasted this long It’s a cosmic miracle that life on Earth’s lasted this long

By ToTyrrell/The Conversation

the eiffel tower at dusk

The US is back in the Paris Agreement. What does that mean? The US is back in the Paris Agreement. What does that mean?

US Capitol Building in Washington, DC

New Senate leadership could finally help us fight climate change New Senate leadership could finally help us fight climate change

Four Portuguese kids who are European climate activists

A lawsuit filed by children has forced 33 countries to rethink their climate goals A lawsuit filed by children has forced 33 countries to rethink their climate goals

By Jag Bhalla/Undark

graphs showing stock prices

Your retirement account can also help protect the planet Your retirement account can also help protect the planet

glaciers in alaska

Glacier-dwelling bacteria thrive on chemical energy derived from rocks and water Glacier-dwelling bacteria thrive on chemical energy derived from rocks and water

By Kate Baggaley

Marryam Moma collage

6 memorable environmental stories from 2020 6 memorable environmental stories from 2020

By Sara Chodosh

a pile of $20 bills

Switching your bank might help slow the climate crisis Switching your bank might help slow the climate crisis

Flooding in Oklahoma

Oklahoma floods are poisoning tribal lands Oklahoma floods are poisoning tribal lands

By Jeremy Deaton/Nexus Media News

power plant on river in arizona

The pandemic led to a record drop in carbon emissions The pandemic led to a record drop in carbon emissions