This will be remembered as the year the climate crisis came to life, with the deadliest wildfires in over a century, Florida seawater hitting 100-degree hot-tub levels, and the hottest summer ever recorded.
Environment
Eco-Friendly Rock Music and Festivals: Why It’s Important
Eco-friendly rock music is not just a catchy phrase, but a growing movement that aims to make the music industry more responsible and respectful of the planet.
Eco-friendly rock music is not just a catchy phrase, but a growing movement that aims to make the music industry more responsible and respectful of the planet.
Older Car, Engine Fried: What To Do?
The engine is fried on my old Honda Civic. What’s the most environmentally friendly thing to do with this car?
The engine is fried on my old Honda Civic. What’s the most environmentally friendly thing to do with this car?
UN Warns the World Is ‘Not on Track’ to Meet Global Climate Targets
"Carbon emissions? Still climbing. Rich countries' finance commitments? Delinquent."
“Carbon emissions? Still climbing. Rich countries’ finance commitments? Delinquent.”
Heatwaves Are Becoming More Frequent and More Deadly
Heatwaves like the one Europe saw in 2003 could become the new norm in the coming years, researchers report.
Heatwaves like the one Europe saw in 2003 could become the new norm in the coming years, researchers report.
How Do You Make Leather From Mushrooms?
You can find leather in just about everything from sports equipment to household furniture these days.
You can find leather in just about everything from sports equipment to household furniture these days.
Climate Monitoring Upgrades Urgently Needed in Africa
Better early warning systems and monitoring needed to mitigate impacts.
Better early warning systems and monitoring needed to mitigate impacts.
The Gentle Giants of the Oceans Need Our Help
The oceans are home to some of the most remarkable and mysterious creatures, and none are quite like the whale shark.
The oceans are home to some of the most remarkable and mysterious creatures, and none are quite like the whale shark.
Is NYC Really Sinking?
Is New York City really sinking? If so, is it a problem and is it a natural or human-caused phenomenon? Can anything be done about it?
Is New York City really sinking? If so, is it a problem and is it a natural or human-caused phenomenon? Can anything be done about it?
Getting Rid of Gas Is No Longer a Matter We Can Put on the Back Burner
Getting rid of gas stoves is necessary due to harmful emissions and climate change, but instead of banning them, incentives should be given to replace them with electric models.
Getting rid of gas stoves is necessary due to harmful emissions and climate change, but instead of banning them, incentives should be given to replace them with electric models.
‘In Business To Save the Planet,’ Patagonia Says People & Planet Should Be the Priority of Corporations
In the words of its founder, outdoor gear company Patagonia exists to “force government and corporations to take action in solving our environmental problems.”
In the words of its founder, outdoor gear company Patagonia exists to “force government and corporations to take action in solving our environmental problems.”
‘Owls Are Valuable Only When Alive’: Q&A With Conservationist Raju Acharya
Raju Acharya, a pioneering owl conservationist in Nepal, shares his passion and challenges for studying and protecting the country’s 23 owl species, which are largely neglected by researchers and funding agencies.
Raju Acharya, a pioneering owl conservationist in Nepal, shares his passion and challenges for studying and protecting the country’s 23 owl species, which are largely neglected by researchers and funding agencies.
Reviving a Famously Polluted California Lake
Clear Lake, the state’s largest freshwater body of water, is fouled each year by algal blooms, one of many assaults endured by the battered ecosystem. Can a multipronged plan help it recover?
Clear Lake, the state’s largest freshwater body of water, is fouled each year by algal blooms, one of many assaults endured by the battered ecosystem. Can a multipronged plan help it recover?
Air Quality Access: Using Complaints, Violations and Fines to Pinpoint Local Polluters
Freelance journalist Monica Vaughan has knocked on many doors and even car windows to ask Californians about air quality and their health, but her perspective changed after hearing a question that had bugged one resident for a while.
Freelance journalist Monica Vaughan has knocked on many doors and even car windows to ask Californians about air quality and their health, but her perspective changed after hearing a question that had bugged one resident for a while.
The Global Energy Transition: Critical Minerals & Indigenous Rights
The success of the global energy transition to renewables will depend on rapidly increasing production of limited reserves of critical minerals, the majority of which are in indigenous territories.
The success of the global energy transition to renewables will depend on rapidly increasing production of limited reserves of critical minerals, the majority of which are in indigenous territories.
The Argument for Increasing Access to EV Charging for Residents of Multi-Unit Dwellings
The cost of EV charging equipment varies depending on the quantity and type of chargers installed.
The cost of EV charging equipment varies depending on the quantity and type of chargers installed.