Plastic is suffocating coral reefs — and it's not just bottles and bags
A new study takes a comprehensive look at the plastic debris smothering reefs, where in the ocean it's more prevalent — and how to deal with the problem.
Environment
Our 'Scorched Planet' is getting hotter, and no one is immune to rising temperatures
New York Times journalist Jeff Goodell warns a new climate regime is coming: "We don't really know what we're heading into and how chaotic this can get." His new book is The Heat Will Kill You First.
Scientists say a new epoch marked by human impact—the Anthropocene—began in 1950s
The Anthropocene Working Group is proposing a small but deep lake outside of Toronto, Canada — Crawford Lake — to place a historic marker.
Should we invest more in weather forecasting? It may save your life
Over the last century, we've seen a huge improvement in the accuracy of weather forecasts. A new study suggests these better forecasts have tremendous value for our lives and our economy.
A racist past and hotter future are testing Western water like never before
In Western states, the older a water claim, the more secure it is during a drought. Tribes have long been excluded from that system and now, they're pushing for change.
Sea lions are sick and dying along Southern California's coast. Here's what to know
A deadly toxin has been poisoning sea lions and dolphins, causing seizures, erratic behavior, bulging eyes and foaming at the mouth. It has been especially worse for pregnant mammals.
Brazilian leaders praise a 34% drop in the rate of deforestation in the Amazon
The decrease began in January after far-right President Jair Bolsonaro left office and leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in.
Backlash builds as Japan prepares to release wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant
Protesters say the release, which won the endorsement of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog last week, sets a bad precedent that may encourage other countries to dispose nuclear waste into sea.
Dangerous heat waves will hit the Southwest and Florida over the next week
The National Weather Service has warned people in several cities, including Phoenix and Miami, to avoid the sun over the coming days as temperatures climb to life-threatening numbers.
The Tachi Yokut Tribe reconnects with the long-dry Tulare Lake, back after wet winter
After massive precipitation, the long-dry Tulare Lake is back. That's been hard on crops and homes, but has allowed the Tachi Yokut Tribe to reconnect with the lake they once built their lives around.