The study suggests scientists may have overestimated the risk of drought-related tree death — and the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere as a result — in the southern Amazon.
Environment
Xcel Colorado’s New Clean Heat Plan Is a Big Deal. Here’s Why.
The $440M plan to deploy heat pumps and electrify buildings is the product of a state law requiring gas utilities to cut emissions — and is an important test case.
The $440M plan to deploy heat pumps and electrify buildings is the product of a state law requiring gas utilities to cut emissions — and is an important test case.
Between Optimism and Despair: The Messy Middle Paths Through Climate Breakdown
The mindset at the root of the ecological crisis will continue to drive destructive patterns, until we are forced to confront it.
The mindset at the root of the ecological crisis will continue to drive destructive patterns, until we are forced to confront it.
Is It Possible to Build a Dream City From Scratch?
Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever’s ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.
Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever’s ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.
Rhino Poop Draws All the Deer (And Boars and More) to the Yard, Study Finds
The findings suggest that translocation and reintroduction of even a few rhinos in their historical range can contribute positively to the restoration of the ecosystem.
The findings suggest that translocation and reintroduction of even a few rhinos in their historical range can contribute positively to the restoration of the ecosystem.
Solving the Climate Crisis with Nature-Based Solutions
One example of a nature-based solution is reforestation, the replanting of native trees in areas subject to deforestation.
One example of a nature-based solution is reforestation, the replanting of native trees in areas subject to deforestation.
What Is Causing Record-Shattering Heat?
Climatic warming has been attributed to heat trapped by greenhouse gases. But where does the heat come from?
Climatic warming has been attributed to heat trapped by greenhouse gases. But where does the heat come from?
Animal Welfare Advocacy Must Include Wildlife & Invertebrates (Commentary)
“The interconnectedness of all life forms means that these animals’ well-being directly impacts the health of all beings, including humans, as well as ecosystems,” a new op-ed argues.
“The interconnectedness of all life forms means that these animals’ well-being directly impacts the health of all beings, including humans, as well as ecosystems,” a new op-ed argues.
Animals Can Work Together, and Here Are a Few Notable Examples
What animal cooperation can teach us about our similarities and differences as species.
What animal cooperation can teach us about our similarities and differences as species.
Florida’s Endangered Key Deer – Is Time Running Out to Save Them?
Feeding wildlife isn’t just illegal it’s a slow way to kill them.
Feeding wildlife isn’t just illegal it’s a slow way to kill them.
Sun Block: The Promise and Peril of Solar Geoengineering
As climate change worsens and carbon emissions continue to rise, researchers say we must be ready with other potential tools to stave off total catastrophe, such as the disintegration of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet with sea-level rise that would drown coastal cities.
As climate change worsens and carbon emissions continue to rise, researchers say we must be ready with other potential tools to stave off total catastrophe, such as the disintegration of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet with sea-level rise that would drown coastal cities.
Why Nuclear Energy Is Not the Solution to the Climate Crisis
In this Q&A, Dr. M.V. Ramana discusses key insights from his new book and why nuclear power does not help mitigate climate change.
In this Q&A, Dr. M.V. Ramana discusses key insights from his new book and why nuclear power does not help mitigate climate change.
Warming Fuels Cyclones, Cloudbursts Across Asia
Moisture from warmer seas fuels cyclones and cloudbursts.
Moisture from warmer seas fuels cyclones and cloudbursts
Air Pollution Makes It Harder for Bees to Smell Flowers
Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination
Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination
The Climate Model Error That Could Change Everything
The balance between reflection and absorption plays a vital role in our climate system.
The balance between reflection and absorption plays a vital role in our climate system.
Nepal’s Youngest National Park Looks to Elevated Lanes to Prevent Roadkill
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation has proposed two elevated roads around Parsa National Park, and negotiations are ongoing with the Asian Development Bank for funding.
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation has proposed two elevated roads around Parsa National Park, and negotiations are ongoing with the Asian Development Bank for funding.