Utah is in first place, with a median of 23.2 extreme heat days.
Environment
Birdsong Rings Out Once Again in Togo’s Sacred Forest of Titiyo
The degradation of the forest had a major impact on wildlife and the surrounding population.
The degradation of the forest had a major impact on wildlife and the surrounding population.
Trees Don’t Like to Breathe Wildfire Smoke, Either – And They’ll Hold Their Breath to Avoid It
As atmospheric and chemical scientists, we study the air quality and ecological effects of wildfire smoke and other pollutants.
As atmospheric and chemical scientists, we study the air quality and ecological effects of wildfire smoke and other pollutants.
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.
Florida Panthers’ Future Hangs in the Balance – Does Government Plan to Save the Rare Cat?
The Florida Panther is Florida’s official state animal but may not be around much longer if developers have their way.
The Florida Panther is Florida’s official state animal but may not be around much longer if developers have their way.
How a ‘Farmer-First’ Approach Could Lead to More Successful Agrivoltaics Projects
Advocates say involving farmers in early stages of planning helps them maximize revenue – a particular concern for BIPOC-led operations
Advocates say involving farmers in early stages of planning helps them maximize revenue – a particular concern for BIPOC-led operations
On Canada’s West Coast, Clam Gardening Builds Resilience Among Indigenous Youth
Clam gardens consist of terraced rock walls built across small coastal bays that allow tidal sediment to accumulate and transform rocky or steep shores into flat, productive areas for clams.
Clam gardens consist of terraced rock walls built across small coastal bays that allow tidal sediment to accumulate and transform rocky or steep shores into flat, productive areas for clams.
Resilient Giants: How the World’s Oldest Trees Stand Tall Against Climate Change (Commentary)
From bristlecone pines of North America to the widely distributed sumaúma tree and more, each of these trees offers valuable lessons in resilience and adaptation, a new op-ed says.
From bristlecone pines of North America to the widely distributed sumaúma tree and more, each of these trees offers valuable lessons in resilience and adaptation, a new op-ed says.
Seattle’s Sustainability Director on Successes, Failures, and Lessons for Other Cities
Former politician turned city official Jessyn Farrell, who still calls herself a “Save the Whales environmentalist,” tackles sustainability from all angles.
Former politician turned city official Jessyn Farrell, who still calls herself a “Save the Whales environmentalist,” tackles sustainability from all angles.
The Tussle Over Cigarette Warning Labels, and the Hazy Future of Vaping
Regulatory hurdles, industry objections and legal fights have gone on for decades over traditional tobacco. What’s in store for the next generation of smoking?
Regulatory hurdles, industry objections and legal fights have gone on for decades over traditional tobacco. What’s in store for the next generation of smoking?
Could Vertical Farming Change the Local Food Landscape?
Many Americans have become accustomed to plentifully stocked grocery stores, with uninterrupted access to their favorite fruits and vegetables year-round.
Many Americans have become accustomed to plentifully stocked grocery stores, with uninterrupted access to their favorite fruits and vegetables year-round.
45 Degrees North: Can’t You Just Burn That?
Getting rid of construction and demolition materials isn’t as simple as lighting a match – not even in sparsely populated rural areas. Here’s what happened when the volunteer fire department burned the author’s old farmhouse as a training exercise.
Getting rid of construction and demolition materials isn’t as simple as lighting a match – not even in sparsely populated rural areas. Here’s what happened when the volunteer fire department burned the author’s old farmhouse as a training exercise.
Do Companies Want to Be Sustainable?
Before we get into greenwashing, let’s look at what corporate sustainability is. Most companies follow environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
Before we get into greenwashing, let’s look at what corporate sustainability is. Most companies follow environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
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.
As Climate Change Shakes up Global Map of Venomous Snakes, Health Risks Abound
Venomous snakes are among the most dangerous animals on the planet, responsible for at least 80,000 deaths a year, mostly in low-income countries with limited access to antivenom.
Venomous snakes are among the most dangerous animals on the planet, responsible for at least 80,000 deaths a year, mostly in low-income countries with limited access to antivenom.
Ants Perform Life-Saving Amputations on Injured Nestmates, Study Finds
The ants assess wound locations and adjust their treatment accordingly, amputating legs injured at the thigh to prevent infection spread, while cleaning wounds on the lower leg.
The ants assess wound locations and adjust their treatment accordingly, amputating legs injured at the thigh to prevent infection spread, while cleaning wounds on the lower leg.