Latest Environment Stories
From the archives: The promising new world of solar power—in the 1950s
A climate adaptation experiment is taking place in one of NYC’s biggest parks
To grow food in space, we had to start in the Antarctic
The NY Bight could write the book on how we build offshore wind farms in the future
Climate change-emboldened ticks are killing off moose in Maine
Steelmaking is a major source of emissions. These companies are racing to fix it.
Pollution kills 1 in 6 people worldwide
Bottlenose dolphins glow-up with coral body scrubs
Octopus mothers often ‘self destruct.’ We might be closer to knowing why.
Deep-sea internet cables could help sense distant earthquake rumbles
Can we decarbonize surgical healthcare?
Greenhouse gases, sea level rise, and ocean acidification all broke records in 2021
Earth would be unrecognizable without fungi
This amphibious drone hitchhikes like a suckerfish
Deadly tiger encounters are on the rise in India
These weird marine critters paved the way for the ‘Cambrian explosion’ of species
Indonesia’s palm oil ban is hurting its own people the most
Can Idaho’s newest cobalt mine dig responsibly?
From the archives: Inside the U.S. Army’s plan to build a luxurious city under the Arctic
The numbers show just how devastatingly dry the Western US is right now
US farmers can help in the battle for climate resiliency. A massive bill highlights how.
By combining screams, chimps seem to know 400 ‘words’
How to use candles and incense sustainably
This wild salmon hybrid is raising concerns in Canada
Why ‘rooftop wind’ simply can’t compete with rooftop solar
Environmental groups blame the EPA for more than 1,000 dead manatees
These laser scans show how fires have changed Yosemite’s forests
Lake Powell’s drought is part of a growing threat to hydropower everywhere
A casual angler’s guide to taking kids fishing for the first time
A crypto group named a new frog species, and people aren’t thrilled
This fermented meat alternative could help halve global deforestation rates
Agnes Chase, a grass scientist, showed us what ‘holds the earth together’
Smart tips for travelers looking for a sustainable getaway
People around the world love and grieve nature in unique ways
Illegal oil refining has cost Nigerians their lives and environment for decades
A close look at amber fossils that have stuck through the ages
Cities are letting plants go wild for ‘No Mow May’
From the archives: NASA dispatches drone to help rescue the ozone layer
The EU is struggling to phase out Russian oil and gas
Why the road to robotic farming is uncertain
The Iron Curtain’s border zone has grown into a wild, ecological haven
Saltwater crocodiles are eating a lot of feral hogs in Australia
This itty bitty bat flew across two continents at record speed
The American West is primed for a summer of fire
Climate change is making the National Guard’s job hell
4 smart reasons to keep an old USB drive around
How bad are incandescent light bulbs for the environment?
What to do if you find a turtle in the road
We have a lot to learn from Indigenous people’s oyster-shucking practices
Southeast Asia’s months-long heat wave is untenable for human health
These Hawaiian corals could hold the secret to surviving warming waters
The USPS is getting sued for sticking with gas-guzzling trucks
5 heirloom foods that farmers want to bring back from obscurity
Climate change could introduce humans to thousands of new viruses
This app is helping Californians stay on top of wildfire risks
Before they grow into splendor, flamingos are just awkward floofs
Outdated zoning laws are holding renewable energy back
Farm workers exposed to climate change effects are demanding protections
Feeling hot? Try these eco-friendly tips for cooling down.
I’m killing my lawn
Whale-monitoring robots are oceanic eavesdroppers with a mission
The biggest myth about dog breeds
Urban sprawl defines unsustainable cities, but it can be undone
The surprising woodworking tools you already have around the house
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