Landslide In Northern India Leaves At Least 24 Dead, More Missing
A landslide in the Himalayas in Northern India has killed at least two dozen people and more than 150 are missing.
Environment
Elon Musk Funds $100 Million XPrize For Pursuit Of New Carbon Removal Ideas
The goal, XPrize says, is to tackle "the biggest threat facing humanity — fighting climate change and rebalancing Earth's carbon cycle. "
'Under A White Sky' Examines What It Might Take For Humans To Continue To Exist
Elizabeth Kolbert makes clear how far we already are from a world of undisturbed, balanced nature — and how far we must go to find a new balance for the planet's future, one that still includes us.
Near Coasts, Rising Seas Could Also Push Up Long-Buried Toxic Contamination
Along some coastlines toxic contamination could seep into basements or broken sewage lines in coming years. In California's Bay Area, regulators are grappling with how to protect people.
Could We Pay Back The Earth For What It Provides? A New Report Offers A Roadmap
The landmark report commissioned by the British government calls on countries to quantify the cost of environmental degradation. It frames nature as a financial asset that benefits humanity.
Explosion on Movie Set Ignites California Brush Fire, Critically Injures Three
LA County firefighters quickly extinguished a 1-acre fire in Santa Clarita, Calif., Tuesday evening.
How Fast Will Biden Need To Move On Climate? Really, Really Fast
Scientists say the next decade is crucial for slowing climate change. To catch up, Biden's environmental policies will have to move faster than any in history.
One Thing Millennials Aren't Killing? Public Transportation
Urban living, concern for the environment and a lack of romanticism about cars are some of the reasons why so many of them and their younger counterparts in Gen Z care about busses and subways.
Biden Administration Wants Electric Vehicles To Replace Gas Guzzlers
Economists say the initial Cash for Clunkers plan was inefficient. But they say a revised Biden administration plan aimed at trading in gas guzzlers for electric vehicles could be effective.
Warmer Temperatures Affect Snow Totals Around Great Lakes
Snow totals are down across the Great Lakes as warmer temperatures hamper lake-effect snow. That's hitting Michigan's Upper Peninsula hard. It is reliant on ski conditions to bolster its economy.