The Environment

A perfect confluence of an Arctic air outbreak and a low-pressure system that pulled in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico brought rare, record snow to the Gulf Coast

After his second inauguration, President Donald Trump signed a host of executive orders, some with important implications for science

One of President Trump’s first executive orders withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement. These graphics show why the pact is crucial to curbing the worst effects of global warming

Though largely symbolic, President Trump’s declaration of an “energy emergency” could throw a wrench in renewable energy development and will cut into the Endangered Species Act

Renewable energy is crucial to the U.S. economy and the environment

Spreading crushed stone across farm fields could inexpensively pull CO₂ from the air while also increasing yields. But it would require a mountain of mining

There are 50 to 100 expected executive orders on Trump’s first day in office. Many will focus on boosting fossil fuels and reversing climate policy

Many factors, such as strong Santa Ana winds and urban planning decisions, played into the recent destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area. But the evidence is clear that climate change contributed

In his farewell address, President Biden warned that a powerful “oligarchy” could undo four years of progress on climate policy

Wildfires like the Los Angeles blazes destroy so much, but they often spare some evidence of the cause of their ignition

President Biden issued an executive order to permit data centers on federal lands in a move aimed at bolstering clean energy and protecting national security during a boom in artificial intelligence

Fast-moving fires, such as the recent ones in the Los Angeles area, and those started by humans, whether accidentally or not, are often some of the most destructive