"It's like gold": Onions now cost more than meat in the Philippines
It's a problem in a country where onions are a staple for nearly every dish.
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Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022
The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.
How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change
Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.
California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions
A federal offshore wind lease auction in December off California's coast promises to kickstart a work boom on the state's northern and central coasts.
How can coral reefs deal with climate change? Get better roommates
Hotter temperatures are threatening coral reefs worldwide. Now, scientists are pinpointing how some "super corals" are better able to withstand the heat.
How Hollywood gets wildfires all wrong — much to the frustration of firefighters
In a time of accelerated climate change, there's a big disconnect between the portrayal of fires on-screen and the reality of the brave people who fight them in real life.
Editors' pick: 8 great global stories from 2022 you might have missed
You'll read about a Kenyan ice sculptor, the risks to women from food insecurity, a poignant street encounter — and goats locking horns with sheep in a changing climate.
This is what's at risk from climate change in Alaska
Climate change is transforming the Arctic, and putting indigenous communities in Alaska at risk.
U.S. reaches a fusion power milestone. Will it be enough to save the planet?
A giant laser facility in Livermore, Calif., says it has created net energy from nuclear fusion. It's an important breakthrough, but fusion power remains a distant dream.
A new kind of climate refugee is emerging
They flee their homes not solely because of climatic changes that make it difficult to earn a living but also because of violence sparked by the competition for dwindling resources.