Trees are magic. In this town, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach
The conservancy's goal is to grow the tree canopy and raise its low “tree equity...
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States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
In Arizona, the state’s largest electric utility is installing AI-monitored cameras across its service region.
Minnesota Wild, Grand Casino Arena offset carbon emissions with trees
They're partnering with a nonprofit to plant trees in the Twin Cities.
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
The delegates scheduled more meetings for the fall to keep working ahead of a vote.
Your climate impact doesn’t end when you die. More people are considering ‘greener’ death options
What's legal and available varies by country, state and province.
Here’s how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought
Experts share tips about ways to reduce water use in your edible garden.
Cougar cubs found near Voyageurs National Park
It's the first evidence of a reproducing mountain lion population in Minnesota in more than...
Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
The hope is that the technology eventually will be adopted more broadly, officials said.
St. Paul FalconCam pair lays surprise fifth egg, making history
This is the first time a falcon pair has laid five eggs in the St....
This year’s World Cup games could be sizzling. Here’s what’s being done to prepare for extreme heat
Scientists have warned that staging soccer tournaments in the summer is getting more dangerous.
Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
Trump has gone all in on fossil fuels for generating electricity.
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say
Democrats accuse the agency of abandoning its mission to protect the environment and public health.
Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do
An estimated 25% of applied sunscreen washes off during water activities
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
Its darkness is one of the clearest windows to the universe.
California’s fight over pipeline tests state’s right to push back against Washington during war
Trump administration defied state officials to restart oil drilling off Santa Barbara coast.
Trump’s disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Trump has treated energy issues as another front in the nation's cultural clashes.
Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Firefighters have been battling more than 150 other wildfires in Georgia and Florida alone.
Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes
Taking big breeder pythons out of native ecosystems is a victory for any Florida biologist.
Chernobyl’s radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Chernobyl remains too dangerous for humans. But the wildlife has moved back in.
A ‘natural haven’ is about to become Afton’s newest park — thanks, in part, to two dogs named Mike and Millie
A piece of land where they roamed will be protected forever as a city park.
Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East
So far this year, 2,802 square miles of the United States has burned in wildfires.
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry
Alaska native village leaders seek new rules to safely revive valuable polar bear tourism.
Sweden’s secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste
Last year, some 140,000 people took home more than 44,000 preowned items.
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island’s coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Two of the five are fully operational and two are nearly done.
More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster
Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries.
Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia’s wildfires
Blustery winds also are helping ignite and expand the fires in Georgia and Florida.
Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
A decades-long drought has Lake Powell at just 23% capacity.
New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts
Study has what is likely the most comprehensive model of coastal cities’ flood risk.
Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day
Walking shoeless also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health.
Massachusetts is dumping sewage into waterways. Grassroots organizations are fighting back
Approximately 700 U.S. communities face similar public health concerns.
Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth
Instead of being an “eco-pooper,” some fight for the climate with a smile.
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
The fires spread so quickly in one area that residents received no warnings or alerts.
Earth Day started as a US ‘teach-in’ 56 years ago. Now it’s a global event
Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s.
A gas that causes climate change is bubbling out of reservoirs
As plants break down underwater, they form methane, which then bubbles to the surface.
Hegseth says climate change is ‘crap.’ The military is still bracing for it
Work previously described as confronting the climate threat is now ensuring “resilience” and “readiness.”
Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects
Coalition of regional wind and solar developers sued Burgum and other federal officials in December.
Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India
It’s promising news for a world embattled by climate change.
Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex
It's all pretty confusing for consumers trying to buy sustainably at the fish counter.
As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
They have set fire to 13 houses because scientists need to burn to learn.
Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather
The first half of April was unusually warm for much of the region.
Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest
Fires in 2020 and 2021 killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias.
Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray
It was the second attempt in as many months by protesters to take beagles from...
Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
North American summer nights are warming faster than days, , extending wildfire burn time.
Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry
Some residents express concerns about safety and potential risks.
Federal mining ban repeal draws mixed reactions from MN lawmakers
Some celebrate, while others say accountability and state protections from potential mining projects are necessary.
The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
Louisiana’s coastal parishes have lost more than 2,000 square miles of land over past century.
Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules
USDA hasn’t awarded a single dollar in rural energy grants or loan guarantees since September.
Thousands suffer nausea, delirium and other health issues from toxins in the Tijuana River
The river releases large amounts of hydrogen sulfide into the air.
Senate Republicans approve resolution to lift mining ban near BWCA
The resolution would lift a federal ban on mining near the BWCA, hoping to clear...
Senate to vote on reversing mining ban near Boundary Waters
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on a resolution that would end a...
How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration
The Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary is developing a new way of collecting data for conservation ecology.
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
The world is pumping millions of tons of plastic pollution into the environment every year.
As energy costs rise, some states back off ambitious climate goals
The shifts have alarmed environmentalists, who call them shortsighted.
Iran war’s global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech
Higher fuel prices are accelerating interest in EVs across Asia.
Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers.
The myrrh tree that’s key to luxury perfumes and African incomes is threatened by drought
The arid region has long seen droughts, but this one has been historic.
Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
Vineyard Wind filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Massachusetts against GE Renewables.
Worsening ocean heat waves are ‘supercharging’ hurricane damage, study finds
Marine heat waves are worsening because of climate change.
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
Coral reefs are among the first ecosystems where these tools are being put to use.
Large spiders the size of your palm are popping up across the US. Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid
Giant, palm-sized Joro spiders with huge webs are spreading in the U.S.
Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater
Environmental groups warned it will mean greater dangerous pollutants contaminating water.
Ocean protections clash with mining pressure in Indonesia’s most diverse marine ecosystem
Raja Ampat ecosystems are under pressure, as concerns grow over nickel mining and international tourism.
As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks
Trump officials are using emergency powers to prevent five coal plants from closing.
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
The Trump administration has encouraged states to use coal to meet the demands.
For second time, Trump seeks to eliminate federal funding for tribal colleges and universities
Trump's budget targets funding for dozens of tribal colleges and universities.
Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change
Alternatives remain limited and costly.
‘Climate change is kicking our butts.’ March smashes heat records for continental US
March was the hottest month on record for the continental U.S. in 132 years.
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to ‘celebrate vindication’ after repeal of baseline climate rule
The repeal could unleash broad undoing of climate regulations.
From digging coal to selling noodles? China’s mining workers face change
Some miners are making the transition while others are fearful of leaving good jobs.
U.S. Forest Service to close Ely, Grand Rapids research facilities
Trump administration restructuring agency, including moving headquarters from Washington to Utah.
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill
Environmental groups slammed the reorganization as a replay of the agency’s troubled past.
What to know about the battle over lawsuits alleging that Roundup weedkiller can cause cancer
Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a case that could shield Bayer nationwide.
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
The gesture aims to hand a win to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA...
Activist’s group accused of ‘terrorist attack’ in collision with Antarctic krill trawler
The collision underscores the growing battle in the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean.
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists’ worries for rare wildflower
Tiehm's buckwheat is a perennial plant that grows in just 10 acres of desert.
What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water
As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly.
Record low Colorado mountain snow won’t bode well for water in the drought-stricken West
Water shortfalls are likely ahead as drought persists across western states.
Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter.
Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
Many regional offices will close in the reorganization.
Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
The spill off the coast of the southern Veracruz state has spread more than 373...
Things to know about Rice’s whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Scientists fear the species could be pushed to extinction.
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Critics say Tuesday's move could doom Gulf populations of endangered Rice's whales.
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
About 13 million people live within 3 miles of such a site.
Minnesota proposal would ban herbicide outlawed in 70 countries
But some farmers say paraquat still has benefits if handled safely.
If the giant sequoia is dying out, why are there tens of thousands of seedlings and saplings?
Their fate lies in an unforeseeable future.
Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife and polluted Mexican reserves
Satellite image analysis and inspections of the area identified three sources of the spill.
AI’s arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it’s locking in more fossil fuels
The artificial intelligence race is complicating tech companies' commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Judge won’t block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
The Interior Department's meeting of the Endangered Species Committee is set for next week.
The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists dive deep to find out
The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth
Arctic sea ice levels, especially in the summer, are crucial to Earth's climate.
Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf
Move alarms environmental groups who say it could set dangerous precedent for future projects.
Trump is forcing coal plants to stay open. It could cost customers billions
State officials, utilities and environmental groups have challenged all of the orders.
Iran war’s environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
The war is unleashing toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants.
EPA approves sale of higher ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
More corn used for ethanol means less for animal feed, a University of Minnesota professor...
The ferocity of the downpour that brought the latest Hawaii flooding surprised even meteorologists
The downpour, which dumped 2 to 4 inches of rain per hour, was highly localized.
Trump administration’s $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy
Federal courts have thwarted efforts to halt offshore wind through executive action.
Bike and walking trails lose hundreds of millions under Trump
Some states and cities have seen their projects completely stall.
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
The world generates millions of tons of electronic waste each year.
Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies
Environmentalists fear they are backsliding on long-term efforts to curb climate change.
Record-smashing heat continues: ‘Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot’
Weather historians say the dome has already smashed statewide March records in 14 states.