6 Things to Know About Climate Change and Heat Waves
The deadliest weather event is often the most overlooked.
The deadliest weather event is often the most overlooked.
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Laws Must Adapt for Climate Refugees
As climate change pushes people and families across international borders, they’ll find few protections. That can be fixed.
As climate change pushes people and families across international borders, they’ll find few protections. That can be fixed.
5 Things to Know as Wildfire Season Heats Up
New research sheds light on how increasing wildfires are affecting ecosystems and communities.
New research sheds light on how increasing wildfires are affecting ecosystems and communities.
Public Health Crisis Looms as California Identifies 600 Communities at Risk of Water-System Failures
A new report puts into focus for the first time the scope of the state’s drinking-water problems and what it will take to fix them.
A new report puts into focus for the first time the scope of the state’s drinking-water problems and what it will take to fix them.
‘There’s No Memory of the Joy.’ Why 40 Years of Superfund Work Hasn’t Saved Tar Creek
Residents of northeastern Oklahoma still suffer from the toxic fallout of shuttered mines.
Residents of northeastern Oklahoma still suffer from the toxic fallout of shuttered mines.
Help for Asian Horseshoe Crabs Could Start With a Substitute for Their Blood
Experts say tracking international trade and limiting biomedical use could turn the tide for Asia’s three overlooked horseshoe crab species.
Experts say tracking international trade and limiting biomedical use could turn the tide for Asia’s three overlooked horseshoe crab species.
10 Environmental Books We’re Reading This Spring
From climate change to wildlife trafficking, these new books tackle the toughest problems of the day, along with vital solutions.
From climate change to wildlife trafficking, these new books tackle the toughest problems of the day, along with vital solutions.
New Research Shows Just How Many Fish Are Eating Plastic
A new study reveals that certain kinds of fish are more likely to have ingested plastic — including hundreds of species people depend on for food.
A new study reveals that certain kinds of fish are more likely to have ingested plastic — including hundreds of species people depend on for food.
A ‘Disasterologist’ Talks Climate Change
Emergency management expert Samantha Montano explains why the climate crisis should be a key part of emergency planning.
Emergency management expert Samantha Montano explains why the climate crisis should be a key part of emergency planning.
12 Trump Attacks on the Environment Since the Election
In its final days, the administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands that could be difficult to undo.
In its final days, the administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands that could be difficult to undo.