An industrial worker got one whiff of ethylene oxide. Twenty years later, he still hasn’t recovered — and his community is searching for answers.
Vegan Cheese That Tastes Like Cheese? These Startups May Have Cracked the Code.
Next-generation cheese makers are using precision fermentation and AI to pursue the final frontier in plant-based foods.
Next-generation cheese makers are using precision fermentation and AI to pursue the final frontier in plant-based foods.
The US Says It Now Supports a More Ambitious Plastics Treaty. Industry Groups Are Furious.
In a reversal, the Biden administration will back production limits as part of the United Nations’ global plastics treaty.
In a reversal, the Biden administration will back production limits as part of the United Nations’ global plastics treaty.
Climate Change Fueled Last Year’s Extreme Wildfires — Some More Than Others
If emissions aren’t curbed, extreme wildfires could become six to 11 times more likely by the end of the century.
If emissions aren’t curbed, extreme wildfires could become six to 11 times more likely by the end of the century.
Humans Know Very Little About the Deep Sea. That May Not Stop Us From Mining It.
With a newly elected leader, the International Seabed Authority must decide the future of more than half of the world’s ocean floor.
With a newly elected leader, the International Seabed Authority must decide the future of more than half of the world’s ocean floor.
Hurricane Ernesto Arrived Way Early. It’s an Ominous Sign.
A third Atlantic hurricane usually doesn't form until three weeks from now. Yet here's Ernesto, bearing down on Bermuda.
A third Atlantic hurricane usually doesn’t form until three weeks from now. Yet here’s Ernesto, bearing down on Bermuda.
Politicians Don’t Get How Popular Climate Action Is. That’s a Problem.
The misperception gap widens when officials get more money from fossil fuel interests.
The misperception gap widens when officials get more money from fossil fuel interests.
We’re in Debt to the Earth. How Can We Repay It?
"Earth Overshoot Day" reminds us that humans consume more resources than the planet can provide. Correcting that requires reimagining human behavior.
“Earth Overshoot Day” reminds us that humans consume more resources than the planet can provide. Correcting that requires reimagining human behavior.
Carbon Credits Are Supposed to Funnel Money to Poor Countries. Do They?
Researchers say there is "no evidence" that they bring economic benefits to communities where projects are based.
Researchers say there is “no evidence” that they bring economic benefits to communities where projects are based.
Indigenous Youth Are at the Center of Major Climate Lawsuits. Here’s Why They’re Suing.
"If I don't do it, who will?"
“If I don’t do it, who will?”
High-Tech Textiles Can Protect Workers From the Heat — But Not From Their Bosses
As the planet warms, laborers need special clothes to cope. But they also need government protections.
As the planet warms, laborers need special clothes to cope. But they also need government protections.
‘Twisters’ Is a Climate Movie, but Not a Very Good One
The summer blockbuster raises big questions about climate adaptation. It just doesn’t have good answers.
The summer blockbuster raises big questions about climate adaptation. It just doesn’t have good answers.
States Want to Clean up Leaky Oil Wells. Well-Intentioned Laws Are Getting in the Way.
Hard-to-meet federal requirements are slowing down the pace of remediation, state regulators say.
Hard-to-meet federal requirements are slowing down the pace of remediation, state regulators say.
Can Chief Heat Officers Protect Us Cities From Extreme Heat?
Appointed officials have the life-saving solutions the public needs to stay safe from rising temperatures. But they don’t have political power.
Appointed officials have the life-saving solutions the public needs to stay safe from rising temperatures. But they don’t have political power.
Is It Possible to Build a Dream City From Scratch?
Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever’s ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.
Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever’s ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.
Heat Pumps Are Expensive. What if Billionaires Bought Them for Everyone?
It would cost more than $1 trillion, but the savings from lower bills and cleaner air would be just as high.
It would cost more than $1 trillion, but the savings from lower bills and cleaner air would be just as high.