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The Oceans Are Full of Heat, and It’s Coming Ashore
The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn't all stay there.
The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn’t all stay there.
Urban Trees Aren’t Just Nice, Scientists Say — They’re Mandatory
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.
How to Build a Highway in the Age of Climate Change
A San Francisco Bay Area project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify highways against rising sea levels.
A San Francisco Bay Area project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify highways against rising sea levels.
Western Europe Just Set the Record for Its Hottest June Ever
Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
Trump Tried to Appease MAHA’s Fury Over Roundup. It Backfired.
The coalition of voters who helped elect Trump to clean up America's food system is growing more disenchanted with the president.
The coalition of voters who helped elect Trump to clean up America’s food system is growing more disenchanted with the president.
Thousands Flee as First Nations Bear the Brunt of Canada’s Wildfires
Residents of one First Nations community went door-to-door warning neighbors before fleeing by boat. More than 900 fires continue burning across Canada.
Residents of one First Nations community went door-to-door warning neighbors before fleeing by boat. More than 900 fires continue burning across Canada.
New Research Traces How ‘Forever Chemicals’ Move Through the Great Lakes and Into People
The study used more than 40 years of data to map fluctuating PFAS levels across species in the region's food chain.
The study used more than 40 years of data to map fluctuating PFAS levels across species in the region’s food chain.
Funding the Fight Against Corporate Polluters
An innovative new nonprofit called WHEN Justice is turning targeted litigation funding into a powerful tool for justice.
An innovative new nonprofit called WHEN Justice is turning targeted litigation funding into a powerful tool for justice.
People Are Willing to Pay More for Climate-Proof Wine, Study Shows
New research weighs the costs and payoffs of three common adaptation strategies: Go, stay, or change.
New research weighs the costs and payoffs of three common adaptation strategies: Go, stay, or change.
Banks Are Financing the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Next Growth Strategy
New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics, pesticides, and other petrochemicals.
New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics, pesticides, and other petrochemicals.
Climate Activists Take on a New Foe: Data Centers
As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.
As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.
Why Heat Is So Deadly and How to Stay Safe
Understand the risks associated with extreme heat and what to do when you’re facing down a heat wave with this guide based on years of Grist reporting.
Understand the risks associated with extreme heat and what to do when you’re facing down a heat wave with this guide based on years of Grist reporting.
Why Is It So Unusually Expensive to Replace Lead Pipes in Chicago?
The city with the most lead pipes in the nation is paying way above average to fix them. Officials can't fully explain why.
The city with the most lead pipes in the nation is paying way above average to fix them. Officials can’t fully explain why.
Across Europe, Heat Adaptation Plans Are Being Put to a Brutal Test
“Cities across the world are still preparing for the heat that we're experiencing today.”
“Cities across the world are still preparing for the heat that we’re experiencing today.”
Ask a Climate Therapist: How Do I Avoid Getting Trapped in the System I Hope to Change?
A young engineer has a vision for changing their industry, but worries about slowly becoming a cog in the machine. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for staying creative.
A young engineer has a vision for changing their industry, but worries about slowly becoming a cog in the machine. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for staying creative.