Earth
- Science & Society
Teens and tweens sue United States over climate change
Children brought a lawsuit over climate change. It claims the government’s actions on fossil fuels deprived young people of basic rights. Science is key to the claims.
- Earth
The odd ways that weather can unfold in a warming world
New analyses describe how global and regional weather may unfold in the coming decades as people release more planet-warming greenhouse gases.
- Environment
Is climate change fanning megafires?
Climate studies predict that a warmer world will up the risk of megafires. Now, scientists are studying real blazes for the fingerprint of a warming climate.
- Life
Designing tomorrow’s burger
Many people enjoy biting into a juicy hamburger. But getting it to the table can be hard on the environment. That's why scientists are at work developing new forms of beef and other meats, ones that don't require slaughtering animals.
- Environment
Microplastics take flight in the bellies of mosquitoes
In polluted water, mosquito larvae may eat microplastic — and it will stay in their bodies as they grow. That might pose risks to skeeter-eating birds.
- Climate
Eastern Pacific records its most energetic hurricane season
The eastern Pacific Ocean has been cranking out storms. Now it’s reached its most active season on record.
- Climate
Fingerprint of climate change shows up in some extreme weather
Scientists have long predicted that climate change will worsen extreme weather. Now, they have tools to help measure that impact.
- Science & Society
Half a degree can make a world of difference
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius versus 2 has big benefits, says a new report from the IPCC.
- Climate
Explainer: The furious eye(wall) of a hurricane or typhoon
The eyewall is the most intense part of a hurricane. Here’s what drives its fury.
- Climate
Hurricane Michael slams into Florida, then speeds north
The 2018 hurricane season just brought Michael, another rapidly strengthening hurricane, to the U.S. coast. This one hit land with surprising power.
- Environment
Don’t flush your contact lenses
One in five people who wear contact lenses flush their used eyewear down the sink or toilet. That plastic pollutes the environment and can harm wildlife.
- Environment
Enormous floating barrier will corral ocean trash
A floating giant barrier has been designed to trap plastic trash in the ocean. But no one’s sure how well it will collect much of the most worrisome type.
