Climate Change
Should We Eat Less Rice?
Digging into the statistics about rice farming and climate change
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Climate Change
Remembering Anthony Janetos
The eminent and influential climate scientist passed away in early August
Weather
Possible Links between Warming and Tornadoes Are Still Murky
New research finds connections between ocean temperatures and tornado activity
Climate Change
We’ve Reached “Peak Pasture” for Livestock
That’s good news for the environment
Environment
Alaska Reels During Summer of Fire, Heat and Floods
The impacts of a changing climate have been evident around the state all season
Climate Change
How Smart Devices Can Help Solve the Challenge of Climate Change
They can help consumers be much more aware of—and aid them in reducing or changing—their energy use
Climate Change
What Greenland Might Have Taught Trump about Warming
The ice-covered island, which is not for sale, is on the front lines of climate change
Climate Change
Scientists Have Been Underestimating the Pace of Climate Change
A book entitled Discerning Experts explains why—and what can be done about it
Climate Change
A Growing Number of Americans Are Alarmed about Global Warming
But many more should be
Climate Change
Carbon Pricing Is Not a Fix for Climate Change
The problem: developing countries can't afford to go along
The Reason Antarctica Is Melting: Shifting Winds, Driven by Global Warming
A new study helps solve the puzzle of why the continent’s western glaciers are melting so fast
Climate Change
Companies May Limit Lifesaving Climate Data to Clients That Can Pay
Multibillion-dollar “climate services” firms are trying to cash in on the financial fear and insecurity prompted by changing weather
Climate Change
Whistle-Blower Complaint Highlights CDC Turmoil on Climate
The filing will raise concerns that the agency is shifting climate funds to other programs
EARTH
When Will All the Ice in the Arctic Be Gone?
A climatologist and ice researcher examines the latest trends and data
Public Health
Climate Shocks Could Reverse Gains in Child Malnutrition
Drought fueled by global warming could exacerbate food insecurity, particularly in developing countries
Climate Change
No, Climate Change Will Not End the World in 12 Years
Stoking panic and fear creates a false narrative that can overwhelm readers, leading to inaction and hopelessness
Environment
Southern U.S. Lags North on Disaster Resilience
Though one of the least resilient counties is New York County, or Manhattan
Climate Change
How Forests Pay Dividends
In a new study, we found that by the end of the century, substantial plant growth could help sequester fossil-fuel emissions—if we protect our forests...
Climate Change
Climate Deniers Launch Personal Attacks on Teen Activist
They also bash Greta Thunberg's autism, creating collateral damage for others
EARTH
These Plants Can Replace Meat—but Will Doing So Help the Environment?
Moving away from meat would reduce fertilizer use, cropland and carbon dioxide emissions. Yet it alone will not save the planet
