Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport advises a reader who loves to travel, but worries about its impact on the planet.
On Thin Ice: The Growing Allure — and Danger — of Glacier Tourism
The growing allure — and danger — of glacier tourism.
The growing allure — and danger — of glacier tourism.
The AI Boom Has Plunged a Small Pennsylvania Town Into Chaos
Data centers will swallow 14 percent of Archbald, evict a trailer park, and border many residential properties. Who's to blame is a matter of fierce debate.
Data centers will swallow 14 percent of Archbald, evict a trailer park, and border many residential properties. Who’s to blame is a matter of fierce debate.
The Great Lakes Are Ideal for Wind Energy. So Where Is It?
Bureaucratic hurdles and high costs have prevented the offshore wind industry from developing the Great Lakes’ abundant wind resources.
Bureaucratic hurdles and high costs have prevented the offshore wind industry from developing the Great Lakes’ abundant wind resources.
Big Oil Has Moved on From ‘Greenwashing.’ Here’s the New Playbook.
Over a few years, oil giants went from trumpeting climate pledges to saying fossil fuels are here to stay.
Over a few years, oil giants went from trumpeting climate pledges to saying fossil fuels are here to stay.
Scientists Race to Decode Data From Europe’s Vanishing Glaciers
Glacier ice contains valuable information about the climates of the past. Researchers are scrambling to study it before it's too late.
Glacier ice contains valuable information about the climates of the past. Researchers are scrambling to study it before it’s too late.
Is Your State Becoming Uninsurable? We Have the Latest Data
Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.
Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.
Is the World Heating up Faster Than We Thought?
A new study says global warming is accelerating. Some aren't ready to agree.
A new study says global warming is accelerating. Some aren’t ready to agree.
4 Ways Trump Is Sabotaging Climate Action Around the World
In just the last year, the Trump administration has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted forecasts for oil and gas, and sought to silence an island nation’s climate campaign.
In just the last year, the Trump administration has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted forecasts for oil and gas, and sought to silence an island nation’s climate campaign.
How the Humble Hornwort Could Supercharge Agriculture
Scientists studying the plant have discovered a new way to boost the efficiency of rubisco — the enzyme that powers life on Earth — and hope to transfer the trick to crops.
Scientists studying the plant have discovered a new way to boost the efficiency of rubisco — the enzyme that powers life on Earth — and hope to transfer the trick to crops.
The Feds Pulled $1.5b From Tribal Clean Energy. Tribes Are Finding Another Way
With federal funding gone, tribes are turning to philanthropy, alternative lenders, and their own institutions.
With federal funding gone, tribes are turning to philanthropy, alternative lenders, and their own institutions.
Trump EPA Moves to Repeal Regulation of Cancer-Linked Chemical Ethylene Oxide
The repeal loosens standards for roughly 90 sterilization facilities that emit the toxic chemical in neighborhoods across the country.
The repeal loosens standards for roughly 90 sterilization facilities that emit the toxic chemical in neighborhoods across the country.
The Secret Superpower of Brazil’s Vast Savanna
The Amazon rainforest gets all the attention, but the neighboring cerrado stores massive amounts of carbon in its peaty soils.
The Amazon rainforest gets all the attention, but the neighboring cerrado stores massive amounts of carbon in its peaty soils.
The Planet Is Overheating. Why Is the News Looking Away?
Since 2021, global media coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent. Blame wars, political chaos, and Jeffrey Epstein.
Since 2021, global media coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent. Blame wars, political chaos, and Jeffrey Epstein.
The War in Iran Could Plunge the World Into Hunger
Farmers from Iowa to India depend on fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Much of their supply is stuck in the Persian Gulf.
Farmers from Iowa to India depend on fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Much of their supply is stuck in the Persian Gulf.
As Gas Prices Soar, Trump Is Ignoring the Lessons of the Last Oil Crisis
Fuel economy rules have reduced U.S. dependence on oil. Trump ripped them up — and then sent gas prices through the roof.
Fuel economy rules have reduced U.S. dependence on oil. Trump ripped them up — and then sent gas prices through the roof.