How Humans Shape Evolution, and Why It Matters
People have some wide-ranging effects on other species—and, ultimately, on ourselves. By Nathan Collins Altering the course of…
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When Will Solar Energy Be Clean?
A reminder that almost everything we do produces greenhouse gases, directly or indirectly (but solar’s still looking pretty…
Death From Above: Taking on the Nearly Indestructible Crown-of-Thorns Starfish
The carnivorous predator that feeds on coral will even survive being cut in half. By Matt Skenazy (Photo:…
How Can Climate Activists Fight Back Against Trump?
Led by Donald Trump, the GOP could roll back decades of environmental progress. Is there any hope? By…
What Happens When the Ice Disappears?
The world depends on snow and ice for everything from water to sun-reflection. But thanks to global warming,…
How Your Retirement Funds Contribute to Climate Change and Deforestation
You may not realize that saving for your golden years could have an impact on the global climate,…
How Much Damage Can a Trump Administration Really Do to Landmark EPA Legislation?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s court-backed determination that greenhouse gases are a threat to America’s health and security might…
The Big Oil Allies and Beltway Insiders Leading Trump’s Department of the Interior — and How to…
Prepare for four years of non-stop assault on public lands and wildlife. By Jimmy Tobias A dam spans…
Your Turkey Dinner’s Environmental Impact
Researchers tally the greenhouse gas emissions associated with that pile of Thanksgiving delights.
Climate Change Has Already Affected Nearly All Life on Earth
A new study finds broad impacts across most of the planet’s ecosystems. By Michael White (Photo: asiandevelopmentbank/Flickr) When…