Countering Anti-Science Rhetoric — With Squid Facts
A squid biologist takes to the streets — and Skype — to share scientific knowledge.
A squid biologist takes to the streets — and Skype — to share scientific knowledge.
Climate Change
How Cities Are Preparing for the ‘Silent Killer’ of Extreme Heat
New solutions are being tested to combat health risks from heat waves, particularly in urban “heat islands.”
New solutions are being tested to combat health risks from heat waves, particularly in urban “heat islands.”
5 Big Threats to Rivers
Human activities have imperiled our waterways — along with almost one-third of freshwater fish and many other aquatic species.
Human activities have imperiled our waterways — along with almost one-third of freshwater fish and many other aquatic species.
Back the Frack Off, ‘We Can’t Advertise the Meats’ and Other Links From the Brink
Don’t miss these environmental news stories about innovative laws, rising renewables and a “climate king.”
Don’t miss these environmental news stories about innovative laws, rising renewables and a “climate king.”
Solar Sovereignty: The Promise of Native-Led Renewables
“We’re training a workforce of solar warriors,” says the cofounder of Indigenized Energy Initiative.
“We’re training a workforce of solar warriors,” says the cofounder of Indigenized Energy Initiative.
Truths We Can’t Bear Alone: Facing an ‘Inconvenient Apocalypse’
We can’t — and shouldn’t — hide from the reality of multiple ecological and social crises, say the authors of a new book.
We can’t — and shouldn’t — hide from the reality of multiple ecological and social crises, say the authors of a new book.
Left Out to Dry: Wildlife Threatened by Colorado River Basin Water Crisis
Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.
Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.
Divert or Die: Louisiana’s Controversial Plan to Save Coastal Communities and Ecosystems
An upcoming project would change the flow of the Mississippi River and its sediment to make up for land the coast is losing due to climate change and sea-level rise.
An upcoming project would change the flow of the Mississippi River and its sediment to make up for land the coast is losing due to climate change and sea-level rise.
Action for Antarctica: Saving the World’s Last Great Wilderness
Addressing environmental threats in Antarctica could help spur global action, an expert says.
Addressing environmental threats in Antarctica could help spur global action, an expert says.
Protect This Place: Italy’s World Heritage Beech Forests
Even protected places face threats from climate change and encroaching development.
Even protected places face threats from climate change and encroaching development.