The Environment

Denial of climate change is driven by ideology, leaving its consequences to harm us all—especially the world's poorest

Mining the seafloor could boost global production of clean energy technology—and destroy the ocean in the process

This 150-year-old tree has been a cultural hub for Hawaii’s town of Lahaina for centuries

With unprecedented marine heat waves sweeping the globe, we need better solutions for ocean sustainability

Satellites and other technologies are spurring a new revolution in volcanic activity monitoring

Formerly “adjacent” wetlands in more than half of all states may be dredged or filled now that their federal protections have been stripped

Experts explain why tick-borne illnesses are increasing in the U.S. and offer tips to prevent bites

Here’s how to read the Air Quality Index and protect yourself from unhealthy air

World Biodiversity Day reminds us that the profound crises we confront are just different sides of the same coin

Oil companies can’t be trusted in times of disaster; just ask an Alaskan

Tornado outbreaks are moving from Texas and Oklahoma toward Tennessee and Kentucky, where people may not be prepared

Compared with landslides, volcanoes and hurricanes get a lot more attention, as well as research funding