A federal initiative helps rural business owners and farmers slash expenses by funding solar and other energy innovations.
‘Praying for Rain’: How New York Farmers Are Dealing With Drought — And Unexpected Brush Fires
The dry weather in the Hudson Valley speaks to the difficulty of growing food on a warming planet.
The dry weather in the Hudson Valley speaks to the difficulty of growing food on a warming planet.
He’ll Try, but Trump Can’t Stop the Clean Energy Revolution
The cost of renewables is plummeting, heat pumps are selling like crazy, and red states are raking in cash from the IRA.
The cost of renewables is plummeting, heat pumps are selling like crazy, and red states are raking in cash from the IRA.
The Funky Mold Turning Food Waste Into Culinary Delights
An Indonesian staple is shaking up the restaurant scene — and may just end up preventing a big source of emissions.
An Indonesian staple is shaking up the restaurant scene — and may just end up preventing a big source of emissions.
How Do You Save a Rainforest? Leave It Alone.
Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.
Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.
Trump Wins, Planet Loses
With control of the White House and the Senate, Republicans are poised to upend U.S. climate policy.
With control of the White House and the Senate, Republicans are poised to upend U.S. climate policy.
Scientists Found a New Ally in the Fight to Clean Up CO2 Emissions: ‘Chonkus’
A newly discovered bacterium could help humans deal with climate change — if scientists can figure out how to crack open its DNA.
A newly discovered bacterium could help humans deal with climate change — if scientists can figure out how to crack open its DNA.
LA County Sues Pepsi and Coke Over Plastic Pollution and False Advertising
The lawsuit says the companies knew the limitations of plastics recycling but promoted it anyway.
The lawsuit says the companies knew the limitations of plastics recycling but promoted it anyway.
San Francisco’s Surprisingly Difficult Quest to Turn a Century-Old Highway Into a Park
A ballot measure would permanently close a coastal highway to private vehicles. If the City by the Bay can't do it, who can?
A ballot measure would permanently close a coastal highway to private vehicles. If the City by the Bay can’t do it, who can?
More Farms Are Turning to Automation Amid Labor Shortages
Climate change is making farm work more difficult and dangerous. But workers worry technology could lead to further exploitation.
Climate change is making farm work more difficult and dangerous. But workers worry technology could lead to further exploitation.
A ‘First Step’ Toward Landback: Tribes Call for Three New Monuments in California
If approved, these national monuments would protect around 1 million acres.
If approved, these national monuments would protect around 1 million acres.
Experts Say a Proposed Revamp to the Recycling Symbol Is Still Deceptive — And Probably Illegal
Does changing the shape of the recycling symbol make it any less misleading?
Does changing the shape of the recycling symbol make it any less misleading?
When Hurricane Evacuation Isn’t an Option
Not everyone rides out storms like Milton or Helene by choice. Some simply cannot afford to flee.
Not everyone rides out storms like Milton or Helene by choice. Some simply cannot afford to flee.
Authoritarianism Is on the Rise. Is Climate Change to Blame?
There's evidence that global warming creates fertile ground for political strongmen to come to power.
There’s evidence that global warming creates fertile ground for political strongmen to come to power.
The Flood That Forced a Housing Reckoning in Vermont
The interconnected climate and housing crises are putting some Montpelier residents one disaster away from homelessness.
The interconnected climate and housing crises are putting some Montpelier residents one disaster away from homelessness.
Thinking of Going Solar? Wait Until You Need a New Roof
Solar panels typically last 25 years, while shingles are good for 20. Waiting until you need to re-roof is usually the best course when going solar.
Solar panels typically last 25 years, while shingles are good for 20. Waiting until you need to re-roof is usually the best course when going solar.