Lightning-Caused Fires Rise in Arctic as the Region Warms
The trend could worsen significantly in the future if tree cover spreads northward
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Artificial Leaf Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Liquid Fuel
Artificial-leaf technology converts carbon dioxide to fuels and more
Scientists Search a Gorge for the Secrets of Wind
Researchers hope to find a way to more accurately forecast wind strength
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2017
Which 10 disruptive solutions are now poised to change the world?
World's Largest Wind Turbine Would Be Taller Than the Empire State Building
Massive, flexible blades would bend with storm winds like the palm trees that inspired them
Huge Icelandic Eruption Mimics Industrial Emissions
The Holuhraun lava field explosion of 2014 and 2015 could help scientists sharpen climate change models
Air Guns Used in Offshore Oil Exploration Can Kill Tiny Marine Life
Lethal effects from pulses of sound used to probe the sea floor can travel over a kilometer
Big Pacific: Photos from One of Earth's Great Oceans
A new book captures the shocking, surprising and stunning life within the Pacific
Energy CEOs Tell EPA Chief They Want Carbon Regulation
Companies told Scott Pruitt that having a regulation on the books would help them plan for the future
Desert Basins May Hold Missing Carbon Sinks
Understanding these sinks and how they function is critical for calculating the world’s carbon budget
Wolves Need More Room to Roam
Ecologists say wolves should be allowed to roam beyond remote wilderness areas—and that by scaring off smaller predators like coyotes and jackals, wolves might do a good service, too. Emily Schwing reports.
Wacky Florida's Weird Science
Journalist Craig Pittman of the Tampa Bay Times talks about his book, Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country.
Rivers Get Human Rights: They Can Sue to Protect Themselves
In New Zealand and Ecuador, rivers with legal aspects of “personhood” open up new environmental battles
How Do I Know If My Tap Water Is Safe?
Everyday Einstein explains what contaminates our water, how it gets there, and what we can do to test it
Rising Temps Lower Polar Bear Mercury Intake
As polar bears are forced onto land, they're feeding on animals with less mercury—reducing their levels of the toxic pollutant. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Maryland Island Denies Sea Level Rise, Yet Wants to Stop It
Scientists, skeptics, crabbers and pastors try to find common ground, offering a glimmer of hope for a divided country
Health Effects of Oil and Gas Emissions Investigated in Texas
Focus is on benzene, volatile organic compounds and other chemicals within a half-mile of production wells
Once Again, Climate Change Cited as Trigger for Conflict
A new report identifies 12 "epicenters" worldwide where changing climate could spark conflict
Inside Australia's War on Invasive Species
The island country has a long history of unique efforts to battle nonnative animals
How to Support Renewable Energy (and Why You Really Should)
How can you support renewable energy? Plus, why you should
