Longer and More Severe Floods Are Becoming More Common in the Amazon
New research finds that fluctuations in atmospheric circulation systems and climate change are behind the increase in extreme flooding.
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Young Activists Offer Their Climate Demands at COP24: ‘We’re Fighting. Where Are You?’
While climate negotiators meet behind closed doors, climate activists have put out their own set of demands.
Electric Aviation Is Poised for a Revolution—and It’s About Time
Replacing gas-guzzling planes with electric ones could put a real dent in global emissions—if we can get them in the sky fast enough.
Being in Nature Makes Your Heart Healthier
New research finds that exposure to the natural world lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing stress.
Confronting Edward Abbey on the 50th Anniversary of ‘Desert Solitaire’
Amy Irvine, the author of Desert Cabal, discusses what it means to write about public lands in the shadow of Abbey's classic.
The Simplest Climate Action You Can Take Is in the Kitchen
American climate action might be stymied at the federal level, but there's one place you can still make a major difference: on your plate.
A Study Finds That the Costs of Hydroelectric Dams Have Been ‘Grossly Underestimated’
Dams have been linked to habitat degradation, worsened biodiversity, and negative changes in river ecology.
‘Act Now With Courage and Resolve’: What Leaders Are Saying at COP24
A news digest from day two of the United Nations climate conference, in quotes.
‘There Is No Plan B’: COP24 Kicks Off in Poland
The global climate summit kicked off in Poland over the weekend, with climate leaders stressing the need for urgent action.
A Guide to This Year’s Global Climate Summit
This year's climate negotiations have been billed as the most important COP since Paris. Here's what that will look like—and why you should care.