How I Came to Believe Science Will Save the World
In the field, researchers find ways to repair bits and pieces of a disrupted world. My own path began 30 years ago at Mono Lake.
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Why Trump’s Plan to Repeal the Clean Power Plan Isn’t Catastrophic
The Trump administration's attempt to undo climate regulations won't have a big impact on U.S. emissions and won't revive the coal industry.
What Makes American Conservatives More Anti-Climate Change Than Conservatives Globally?
Research shows that Americans are far less concerned about the threat of global warming than their European counterparts.
The EPA Could Have a Hard Time Repealing the Clean Power Plan
A new rule-making process will start another lengthy battle over climate regulations.
Over a Dozen Wildfires Rage Across Northern California, Prompting State of Emergency
The firestorm burned tens of thousands of acres and forced many residents to flee their homes.
Can International Law Save Small Islands From Climate Change?
University of Hawaii law professor Maxine Burkett explains how small island states can use legal action to attempt to protect their way of life.
EasyJet Could Soon Be Flying Fuel-Free
The British airline is developing an electric engine for short flights. But the industry's share of global emissions is likely to keep going up.
The Trump Administration Backs Away From Its Plan to Suspend the Transportation Greenhouse Gas Rule
Lawsuits by states and advocacy groups are effectively blocking some of the most egregious attacks on environmental regulations.
The Importance of Ice Thickness in Assessing the Impact of Climate Change in the Arctic
This year's thinner, slushier ice is more vulnerable than the past's thick, multi-year ice, and it melts out rapidly during a spike in temperature or intense cyclonic activity.
Can the Gulf Coast’s Oil Industry Withstand the Economic Implications of Climate Change?
The devastation Harvey and other storms left behind illuminates just how defenseless oil and gas infrastructure is in the face of hurricanes that are growing in magnitude and frequency.