Driving Restrictions Haven’t Cleared Mexico City’s Air
Residents go out of their way to avoid public transportation, a new study argues. By Nathan Collins A…
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The Lasting Effects of Pope Francis’ Climate Change Edict
New research finds thinking about the pontiff changes the way we frame the issue. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Because of Climate Change, Austrian Farmers Could Be in Big Trouble
Nearly a quarter of Austria’s total farmland comprises seasonal mountain pastures—land that now finds itself threatened by climate…
Private Capital Investments in Conservation Have Taken Off Since 2013
Banks and fund managers have funneled billions of dollars into investments aimed at delivering measurable environmental benefits as…
The March for Science Isn’t ‘Political’—It’s a Defense of Basic Truth
Some scientists feel uncomfortable about the Science March, arguing that it will ‘politicize’ science. I couldn’t disagree more.…
Did the White House Just Put Us at Greater Risk for Mercury Poisoning?
The White House is rolling back environmental and public-health regulations put in place in the final weeks of…
Are Home Solar-Energy Storage Batteries a Good Idea?
Not as good an idea as you might think, researchers argue—unless the batteries get more people to use…
New Maps Show How Our Consumption Affects Wildlife Thousands of Miles Away
The maps can tell which countries, and which commodities, threaten habitats and wildlife at various hotspots. By Shreya…
Extreme Weather Is Becoming More Frequent — and Expensive — in Europe
New research firms up links between climate change and extreme weather, and also tells us which countries are…
Scientists Worldwide React to Trump’s Muzzling of U.S. Climate Research
Foreign researchers and analysts weigh in on the importance of free information — and the historical dangers of politicizing data.…