As the White House Waffles, the World Moves Forward With the Paris Agreement
Climate negotiations may begin in Bonn, Germany, before the United States makes a decision on the Paris Agreement.
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The Grass Is Getting Greener in the Arctic
But that’s not necessarily a good thing for the region’s herbivores.
An Ice-Free Summer in the Arctic Ocean Would Be Deadly for the Northern Hemisphere
New modeling suggests it could happen as soon as mid-century.
A New Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Marine Life From a Deadly Offshore Drilling Practice
With the Trump administration set to re-open the the Atlantic coast region to offshore drilling, a bipartisan team of lawmakers aims to block seismic airgun blasting.
How Climate Scientists Can Save Lives by Predicting Glacial Collapse
Research in Tibet and Peru has identified glaciers and glacial lakes that could cause catastrophic avalanches and floods.
Is Your City Ready for Global Warming’s Coming Heat Waves?
Cities will bear the brunt of future heat waves, but good urban planning—and ancient Japanese cooling techniques—could help reduce the threat.
Exxon, Russia, and Rex Tillerson’s Delicate Dance
Though a waiver request by Exxon to resume a joint venture with Rosneft in the Black Sea was shut down, it still reignited concerns over Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s conflicts of interest with Russia.
A Trip to the Zoo Can Get People Talking About Climate Change
New research finds an informal education program gives people the tools to discuss the problem intelligently.
The Difficulty, and Importance, of Tracking U.S. Methane Emissions
New research says rice paddies and decomposing wetlands account for a recent uptick of methane in the atmosphere — but America shouldn’t use that as an excuse.