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From canceled EV plans to community-led clean energy initiatives and warnings on physical inactivity, the US is experiencing a complex climate landscape.
Climate change and pollution exacerbate water scarcity, affecting women and girls disproportionately, while energy policies and farm pollution come under scrutiny.
From wind farms to data centers, local initiatives face resistance and opportunity
Rising temperatures, pollution, and renewable energy reshape global ecosystems and economies
A sweeping new study projects that forest disturbance across Europe could more than double
From pipeline protests to data center resistance, and from coffee farmers to critical minerals, the world is at a crossroads
Emissions fall, but new challenges emerge as the world grapples with the impact of human activity on the environment
EU proposes low-carbon industry rules, China sets new climate goals, and Texas leads in solar power
From solar geoengineering to data centers, innovators tackle the crisis
From data centers to sea levels, a complex picture emerges
Scientists warn of accelerated collapse due to live-fire testing and munitions
Panama's reversal of support deals blow to maritime emissions reduction efforts
From Antarctic ice to US vaccine policy, climate change has far-reaching consequences
Centuries-old stepwells restored to provide drinking water as cities face "day zero
North Carolina regulators have rejected a federal proposal to dredge the Wilmington Harbor, citing concerns over environmental degradation and lack of adequate impact assessment.
Record-breaking wildfires, nuclear power expansion, and endangered species put at risk in pursuit of energy dominance
In recent months, a series of devastating climate-related disasters has struck communities around the world, leaving many struggling to cope with the aftermath.
As species slowdown and environmental degradation worsen, protests and investigations escalate
Renters and homeowners turn to innovative solutions to cut energy costs
From Trees to Whales, a Warming World Poses New Challenges
A new study finds that the perfect storm of conditions for major wildfires is now occurring in multiple regions at the same time, more than doubling in frequency over the past 50 years.
Landmark Treaty and Border Wall Plans Spark Debates on Sovereignty and Conservation
Climate Change, Conflict, and Conservation: The Unseen Consequences Human activities are having a profound impact on the environment, from the devastating effects of war on ecosystems to the often-overlooked