The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have set the stage for ants to conquer the planet, with a surprising boost from “jumping genes” hidden in their DNA. Scientists discovered that bursts of activity from these mobile genetic elements coincided with the rise of major ant groups and may haveContinue Reading
A new report finds health harms from warming outpaced progress after the Paris Agreement and calls for climate change to be declared a global health emergency. By Keerti Gopal A decade after world leaders signed the legally binding Paris Agreement to combat climate change, the crisis’ health harms are gettingContinue Reading
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking in more long-term global warming, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
A new program offers a lifeline for homeowners, but the disaster aid isn’t available to everyone. The post Who gets a buyout after rural New Mexico’s flooding? appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jumping spider Portia fimbriata, a remarkably clever hunter known for its sophisticated strategies. By recording the spiders overContinue Reading
Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon say they’ll shield residents from costs associated with data centers and rising power bills. An economist says the job they’re running for has little control over that. By Kate Waxman When asked to choose, Florida’s likely voters have picked protecting the environment over economic growthContinue Reading
A new global strategy launched at the U.N. biodiversity conference in Armenia aims to bring fungi — from mushrooms to yeasts — into international conservation efforts.Continue Reading
They’re transforming cities with million-dollar views and a message of modernity. But climate change makes cooling them tricky and costly.Continue Reading
Traitor 47 and Vice President JD Vance have dangled FEMA money to disaster-struck states during recent campaign rallies.Continue Reading
Voters in New York’s 17th District are still debating the candidates’ stances on data centers, nuclear power and artificial intelligence just days before the election. By Leana Carbonez NY-17: Fourth in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races.Continue Reading
Volcanoes have cast a shadow over climate and history. Cold spurts after eruptions may have spurred famine, disease, revolts and other events., Read MoreContinue Reading
Scientists have discovered a giant new fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs nearly five pounds, making it the largest known of its kind. Dubbed “D-rex,” its evolutionary lineage appears to have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct, raising intriguing questions about how thatContinue Reading
The three-term president has fought to stop Amazon deforestation. Many see his re-election as a victory for environmental defenders and climate progress. By Arcelia Martin Environmentalists worldwide are celebrating the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a win for the Amazon’s future and global climate policy. Continue Reading