Earth

How many active volcanoes does the U.S. have? Where is sea level rising the fastest? These 10 questions test your risk savvy

The Arizona Geological Survey's budget has been slashed by the state's short-sighted government. There are as many reasons to save the agency as there are geologic wonders, riches and hazards in Arizona. Let the governor know that the AZGS must be fully funded! In this article I'll tell you why it's so important

More particulate matter in the air can build stronger, longer-lasting thunderstorms over the tropics, leading to more extreme storms. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Wildlife Conservation Society researcher Ullas Karanth talks about his July, 2016, Scientific American article on state-of-the-art techniques for tracking tigers and estimating their populations and habitat health.
 

Widespread bleaching gives scientists new urgency to avert decline of key ocean ecosystems

A quick and simple guide to dealing with the potentially dangerous mountains in your vicinity

Damselfish had trouble sniffing out survival clues by their fellows in damaged coral. Jason Goldman reports.

CO2, sent deep belowground, crystalized onto basaltic rock, never to rise again

Climate change poses significant threats to the populous nation

I'm blogging Richard Waitt's excellent book about the May 18, 1980, eruption as I read it. Join me for more In the Path of Destruction goodness! And pick up your own copy at the link below

Asheville, N.C., struggles to get past coal-fired power, despite its progressive reputation

A chemist finds a way to cut supersalty discharge and CO2 as the Middle East relies ever more on seawater desalination