Last month saw the world’s temperatures soar to the highest ever recorded for a September, breaking previous records by shocking margins.
Environment
Indigenous Peoples Undersupported on Frontline of Hotter, Drier, Fiery World
It’s official: This has been the warmest June-July-August on record, and much attention has focused on the urgent need to achieve climate resilience in impacted urban areas. But how are rural Indigenous communities around the world living with these new extremes?
It’s official: This has been the warmest June-July-August on record, and much attention has focused on the urgent need to achieve climate resilience in impacted urban areas. But how are rural Indigenous communities around the world living with these new extremes?
Critically Endangered Gorillas Lead a Precarious Existence
Charcoal production, an illegal, multi-million dollar industry, has destroyed gorilla habitat.
Charcoal production, an illegal, multi-million dollar industry, has destroyed gorilla habitat.
Uranium Mining Outside of the Grand Canyon?
What’s the kerfuffle over uranium mining near the Grand Canyon?
What’s the kerfuffle over uranium mining near the Grand Canyon?
Antarctica’s Dicey Summer
Already, strange things may be happening.
Already, strange things may be happening.
New Study Shows Earth May Be Past the ‘Safe Operating Space’ for Humanity
The planetary boundaries theory — the concept that the Earth has an operating system that is being destabilized by humanity, which is endangering the planet’s habitability — has been updated in a new study published in Science Advances.
The planetary boundaries theory — the concept that the Earth has an operating system that is being destabilized by humanity, which is endangering the planet’s habitability — has been updated in a new study published in Science Advances.
What Industry Knew About the Perils of PFAS
A document analysis shows that manufacturers knew for decades about the chemicals’ toxicity but kept promoting them.
A document analysis shows that manufacturers knew for decades about the chemicals’ toxicity but kept promoting them.
From Not Enough Water to Too Much: Floods in Nevada Bring Pain and Relief
It’s the second year in a row the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe have had to hook tarps over roofs torn apart by historic storms and prepare temporary shelter for shaken residents.
It’s the second year in a row the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe have had to hook tarps over roofs torn apart by historic storms and prepare temporary shelter for shaken residents.
How Can I Be a More Environmentally Responsible Parent?
Sustainable Parenting 101
How can I be a more environmentally responsible parent?
A Future Free From Fossil Fuels: It’s Already Happening
First of all, the consensus: the entire scientific community agrees that about global warming, and that this warming is due exclusively to human action.
First of all, the consensus: the entire scientific community agrees that about global warming, and that this warming is due exclusively to human action.
Sustainability Is Not as New an Idea as You Might Think—It’s More Than 300 Years Old
The proverb “necessity is the mother of invention” has roots that go back to Aesop’s fable “The Crow and the Pitcher” and to Plato’s “Republic.”
The proverb “necessity is the mother of invention” has roots that go back to Aesop’s fable “The Crow and the Pitcher” and to Plato’s “Republic.”
Can Agroforestry Chocolate Help Save the World’s Most Endangered Rainforest?
Ecuador’s Jama-Coaque Reserve, home to a vibrant cloud forest ecosystem, is part of what may be world’s most endangered tropical forest, of which only 2.23% remains.
Ecuador’s Jama-Coaque Reserve, home to a vibrant cloud forest ecosystem, is part of what may be world’s most endangered tropical forest, of which only 2.23% remains.
Floating Sea Farms: A Solution to Feed the World and Ensure Freshwater by 2050
It’s not that freshwater is dwindling either, but the small amount that exists is in ever increasing demand due to population growth and climate change.
It’s not that freshwater is dwindling either, but the small amount that exists is in ever increasing demand due to population growth and climate change.
Animals Reveal Their Intelligence in Surprising Ways
Scientists are constantly uncovering new details about the inner lives of animals, especially how creatures think and feel.
Scientists are constantly uncovering new details about the inner lives of animals, especially how creatures think and feel.
How Climate Change Is Affecting Farmers in Tobago
'Climate change is a clear and present danger...'
‘[C]limate change is a clear and present danger…’
The Fatal Flaw in 1970s-Style Environmental Laws
You can’t fix the environment through lawsuits.
You can’t fix the environment through lawsuits.