Defense arguments are set to open in a landmark climate case brought by Montana youth
The only youth climate change lawsuit to make it all the way to trial is underway in Montana.
Environment
Groundwater availability in Arizona will limit development in the Phoenix area
Arizona is limiting development in the Phoenix metro area due to a lack of groundwater. But the development party isn't over.
Swiss voters support climate bill as scientists warn about melting glaciers
The referendum to introduce new climate measures was sparked by a campaign by scientists and environmentalists to save Switzerland's iconic glaciers, which are melting away at an alarming rate.
In some fights over solar, it's environmentalist vs. environmentalist
The U.S. needs a lot more renewable energy to meet its climate goals. In some communities, the opposition to large solar projects comes from environmentalists themselves.
These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier
Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.
Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer
Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
The impact of last year's historic flooding on Yellowstone River's fishing industry
A year ago, the Yellowstone River had its biggest flood in 500 years. Now, fishing guides have to learn a whole new river. Fishing sends more than $1 billion to Montana's economy.
Can a playlist of fish music save the world's coral reefs?
The wondrous findings of a global project to record the sound of ocean habitats threatened by climate change and pollution.
Georgia is becoming a hub for electric vehicle production. Just don't mention climate
Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, is pledging to make his state the "electric mobility capital" of the country without embracing the climate realities that are helping drive the transition.
West Texas landowners can get federal money to clear invasive plants to fight drought
To prevent future droughts and restore groundwater in west Texas, the federal government is incentivizing landowners to replace trees with native grasses. Not everyone is on board with the idea.