In metros like Reno, Nevada, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data — key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future
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Half of Global Carbon Emissions Come from Just 36 Fossil Fuel Companies, Study Says
Thirty-six companies are responsible for more than half of these emissions, according to the analysis. Further, the 2023 emissions total increased 0.7% compared to 2022.
Thirty-six companies are responsible for more than half of these emissions, according to the analysis. Further, the 2023 emissions total increased 0.7% compared to 2022.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: A Step-By-Step Guide
The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but the good news is that small, individual actions can add up to significant change.
The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but the good news is that small, individual actions can add up to significant change.
Small Business Carbon Tax Rebate and Canada
How will the small business carbon tax rebate impact Canadian SMEs amid ongoing policy uncertainty for SMEs?
How will the small business carbon tax rebate impact Canadian SMEs amid ongoing policy uncertainty for SMEs?
Only 17% of Peatlands, Vital to Curbing Climate Change, Are Protected, Study Finds
Peatlands around the globe hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, and yet new research reveals a much lower proportion are protected compared to other ecosystems.
Peatlands around the globe hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, and yet new research reveals a much lower proportion are protected compared to other ecosystems.
Climate Change Increases the Risk of Tree Mortality in Urban Boreal Forests
Drought, heatwaves, and pests are killing trees at an alarming rate. Learn how climate change threatens urban boreal forests and what can be done.
Drought, heatwaves, and pests are killing trees at an alarming rate. Learn how climate change threatens urban boreal forests and what can be done.
Forget About Your Carbon Footprint. Try ‘Climatemaxxing.’
Climate action is a guilt trip. Let’s make it aspirational instead.
Climate action is a guilt trip. Let’s make it aspirational instead.
Bonobos Can Recognize Ignorance and Help, a New ‘Milestone’ in Ape Intelligence
The researchers wanted to see if the apes were able to use intuition to pick up on subtle nonverbal cues and recognize when a human lacks knowledge.
The researchers wanted to see if the apes were able to use intuition to pick up on subtle nonverbal cues and recognize when a human lacks knowledge.
In the Decarbonization Race, the EV Is the Absolute Winner
EVs reduce air pollution, consume less energy, and have fewer breakdowns compared to combustion engines.
EVs reduce air pollution, consume less energy, and have fewer breakdowns compared to combustion engines.
Aminah Taariq Sidibe on Plastics and Sustainability
How does plastic pollution exacerbate environmental injustice and threaten global health?
How does plastic pollution disproportionately impact marginalized communities and pose long-term health risks through microplastic exposure?
Utilities May Soon Pay You to Help Support a Greener Grid
Electricity usually runs one way, but EV and large home batteries could provide a vast network of backup energy to draw on.
Electricity usually runs one way, but EV and large home batteries could provide a vast network of backup energy to draw on.
The US Has Never Been More Divided on Climate. Here’s How to Build Bridges (And It May Surprise You)
The first step is to listen and acknowledge that people of all political stripes are feeling confused, overwhelmed, angry, and scared.
The first step is to listen and acknowledge that people of all political stripes are feeling confused, overwhelmed, angry, and scared.
10 Easy Ways to Live More Sustainably at Home
The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your entire lifestyle to make a difference.
The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your entire lifestyle to make a difference.
Looking to the Skies to Navigate Icy Waters
With sea traffic set to rise in a warming Arctic, EU-funded researchers are helping sailors plot a safer course through sea ice and icebergs thanks to more reliable satellite-based forecasts.
With sea traffic set to rise in a warming Arctic, EU-funded researchers are helping sailors plot a safer course through sea ice and icebergs thanks to more reliable satellite-based forecasts.
Getting Rewilding Right With the Reintroduction of Small Wildcats
Mongabay spoke to experts working on small cat recovery projects in various stages of progress to understand what can make small cat reintroductions successful.
Mongabay spoke to experts working on small cat recovery projects in various stages of progress to understand what can make small cat reintroductions successful.
Collapsing Buildings in Egypt’s Alexandria Raise Alarm
Sea level rises, coastal erosion caused 280 to fall in last 20 years.
Sea level rises, coastal erosion caused 280 to fall in last 20 years.