Earth

Democratic and Republican mayors in the Sunshine State realize something must be done about global warming

When the Nyiragongo volcano erupted in January 2002, it set the geologic stage for earthquakes nine months later. Julia Rosen reports.

New report indicates the benefits and feasibility of seafood traceability

Countries say they will cut methane emissions and try to sign Paris climate deal

And the data will reveal how much carbon woodlands store

But can its numbers be trusted?

Recommendations from Scientific American

Scientific American's energy and environment editor, David Biello, met with Bill Gates on February 22 to discuss tackling carbon emissions while at the same time making necessary energy available to ever more of the globe’s growing population.

Scientists clarify the recent confusion

Some species could soon lose up to 98 percent of their habitats, according to new research

Coastal cities will face greater threat than anticipated

Spring arrives earlier in the Southwest, winter warms everywhere