Mountains Are Warming Twice as Fast as the Rest of the World
To sustain mountain communities, we need more monitoring and better governance.
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Groundwater Could Play a Major Role in Controlling and Preventing Forest Fires
A recent study puts forth a new factor for judging the flammability of forests: groundwater.
Sweden Passes Ambitious Climate Law to Be Carbon Neutral by 2045
Sweden is one of just three European countries with climate policies in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Will There Be a Trump Effect at the G20 Summit?
The G19 is set to rebuke the U.S. over its Paris withdrawal.
Will Trump Try to Sink Sage Grouse Conservation?
The Department of the Interior's sage grouse review is a big win for fossil fuel interests.
California Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Signs International Climate Agreement
California is on pace to meet the goal of its Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
The Shrinking Population of Big Animals in Tropical Forests Is Causing Problems
A new study reveals that the loss of larger animals in tropical forests diminishes the overall ecosystem biodiversity of the region.
A Bigger Role for California at the Next United Nations Climate Summit
As the U.N. boosts the roles of city and regional governments, California Governor Jerry Brown has been appointed special advisor to COP23 in Bonn.
Inside the Struggle for Clean Energy in Waukegan, Illinois
A city once known for its PCB-laden harbor was ready for a comeback—until local politics got in the way.
The Unprecedented Dismantling of a National Monument
After recommending that Bears Ears National Monument be reduced in size, one thing is clear: Ryan Zinke is nothing like Teddy Roosevelt.