Adapt, Move or Die? Plants and Animals Face New Pressures in a Warming World
New research finds many will have a tough road ahead.
New research finds many will have a tough road ahead.
Climate Change
Apathy Threatens the Planet. How Do We Get People to Care?
New research backs up conventional wisdom that getting people outdoors inspires them to conserve nature.
New research backs up conventional wisdom that getting people outdoors inspires them to conserve nature.
The Amazon Is in Trouble
The fabled rainforest is starting to release its carbon as climate change, deforestation and other human threats drive it toward the limits of survival.
The fabled rainforest is starting to release its carbon as climate change, deforestation and other human threats drive it toward the limits of survival.
Antarctica’s Looming Threat
Ocean waters warmed by climate change could open the door for marine invasive species in one of the world’s most pristine ecosystems.
Ocean waters warmed by climate change could open the door for marine invasive species in one of the world’s most pristine ecosystems.
How Low-Income Families Can Reap Rewards From Solar Energy
For families who can’t pay high upfront costs for solar energy, cooperatives offer a solution.
For families who can’t pay high upfront costs for solar energy, cooperatives offer a solution.
A Lifeline for Winter-Run Chinook
With salmon migration blocked by Shasta Dam, a Tribe and agency scientists collaborate to bring them home.
With salmon migration blocked by Shasta Dam, a Tribe and agency scientists collaborate to bring them home.
Climate Education Suffers From Partisan Culture Wars
But teachers in many states are stepping up to the challenge and providing students with knowledge and tools for resilience.
But teachers in many states are stepping up to the challenge and providing students with knowledge and tools for resilience.
Why Tree-Planting Schemes Aren’t a Silver Bullet
Numerous global reforestation efforts are underway, but research suggests getting long-term benefits is harder than it looks, and some projects can do more harm than good.
Numerous global reforestation efforts are underway, but research suggests getting long-term benefits is harder than it looks, and some projects can do more harm than good.
The Regions Most at Risk for ‘Statistically Impossible’ Heat Extremes
Regions that have been lucky so far may be less well prepared for an unprecedented heatwaves in the future.
Regions that have been lucky so far may be less well prepared for an unprecedented heatwaves in the future.
Elders Seek to Supercharge Climate Action
Activism isn’t only for the young. Many seniors are eager to join the climate movement — and they have the power to achieve key goals, says Bill McKibben.
Activism isn’t only for the young. Many seniors are eager to join the climate movement — and they have the power to achieve key goals, says Bill McKibben.