Whether it’s cloud seeding or covering the Arctic in tiny glass beads, there’s little standing in the way of weather modification.
Why Thinning a Forest Could Get You More Drinking Water
Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can also boost the snowpack, a critical source of hydration in the American west.
Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can also boost the snowpack, a critical source of hydration in the American west.
Prepping for a Disaster? You’ll Probably Want to Pack a Little Treat.
It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.
It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.
After a Hurricane, Extreme Heat Poses a Serious Threat to Recovery Workers
The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.
The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.
Arizona’s Water Is Drying Up. That’s Not Stopping the Data Center Rush.
Though tech companies are secretive about their water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of the state’s supply.
Though tech companies are secretive about their water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of the state’s supply.
Kristi Noem All but Killed FEMA. Will Her Departure Save It?
The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff. It may well have been illegal.
The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff. It may well have been illegal.
After a Lawsuit, USDA Agrees to Share Climate Risk Data With Farmers
Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.
Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.
A Regional Network Is Racing to Save the Midwest’s Native Seeds
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.
Appalachia’s Iconic Salamander Was Slated for Federal Protection. It’s Still in Limbo.
As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.
As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.
What’s Geologic Hydrogen? What to Know About the Clean Energy Source Buried Under Michigan.
Research shows the state may be a hotspot for the resource, prompting a scramble to understand its potential.
Research shows the state may be a hotspot for the resource, prompting a scramble to understand its potential.
The Colorado River Is Nearing Collapse. It’s Trump’s Problem Now.
The Interior Department must force seven bickering states to agree on drastic water cuts — after the driest winter in decades.
The Interior Department must force seven bickering states to agree on drastic water cuts — after the driest winter in decades.
The Beautiful Venetian Plant With a Secret Climate Superpower
Not far from the crowds of Venice, scientists are finding that sea lavender locks away carbon, builds ecosystems, and could help coastal cities weather a warming world.
Not far from the crowds of Venice, scientists are finding that sea lavender locks away carbon, builds ecosystems, and could help coastal cities weather a warming world.
The Culture War Is Coming for Your Electricity
Utah Republicans are calling for an energy "divorce" from blue states. A major utility just granted part of their wish.
Utah Republicans are calling for an energy “divorce” from blue states. A major utility just granted part of their wish.
A Hotter, Wetter South Is Becoming a Breeding Ground for Mold
In Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.
In Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.
These Data Center Developers Asked Trump for an Exemption from Pollution Rules
Though the companies weren't granted exemptions, their requests illustrate the data center industry's desperate quest for energy.
Though the companies weren’t granted exemptions, their requests illustrate the data center industry’s desperate quest for energy.
How a Greening Arctic Might Be Kick-Starting a Dangerous Feedback Loop
New research finds that Arctic peatlands are expanding as the far north undergoes rapid changes. It's an ominous sign.
New research finds that Arctic peatlands are expanding as the far north undergoes rapid changes. It’s an ominous sign.