There Are No U.S. ‘Climate Havens’ from Heat and Disaster Risk
Even supposed “climate havens” in the U.S. face a riskier future, and infrastructure often isn’t built to handle climate change. But there are steps cities can take to prepare
Some Surprising Places Are at Risk of Devastating Urban Wildfires like Maui’s
Hundreds of communities across the U.S.—many in unexpected places—are at risk from an urban wildfire like the one that tore through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina
Turtle Shells Record Nuclear History
Minuscule amounts of uranium detected in the shells of turtles point to a new way to track such materials’ impacts on people and ecosystems
Disappearing Glaciers Expose Vast New Ecosystems That Need Protection
New habitats that are emerging as mountain glaciers melt away represent huge ecological shifts and present new challenges for conservation
Wildfires Are Becoming Increasingly Devastating in Hawaii
More traditional land use and better data dissemination could help to prevent future tragedies
Kids Sued Montana over Climate Change and Won
Climate activists say the ruling in favor of youth who sued Montana sends the signal that the courts can provide a “viable and powerful” strategy for battling climate change
Americans Have Breathed More Wildfire Smoke in Eight Months Than in Entire Years
Smoke from wildfires that have been exacerbated by climate change is complicating the picture of air pollution in the U.S.
California Waves Have Grown a Foot Taller because of Climate Change
The number of extreme wave events—when crests are taller than 13 feet—have doubled along California since the mid-20th century
A Sun Shield over Earth? Catch an Asteroid, and It Might Work
A resurfaced idea for solar geoengineering imagines a sunlight-blocking space shield tethered to an asteroid
Here Are the Stunning Heat Records Set So Far This Summer
From Phoenix, Ariz., to China to Spain, heat records are being set all over the world
July 2023 Is Hottest Month Ever Recorded on Earth
Preliminary analyses show that this July is virtually certain to be the hottest month on record for the planet by a wide margin, largely because of global warming
Forests Are Losing Their Ability to Hold Carbon
A new USDA report finds forests could become a major emitter of carbon by 2070