Security, sacrifice or opportunity: Visions differ over effective climate action
2026-10-05
Should the world move away sharply from fossil fuels, or manage a slower, more careful retreat? Continue Reading
Final ‘Grandmother’ Cottonwood Toppled, Protesters Arrested in Arizona
2026-10-05
By Stephanie Casanova, AZ Luminaria Armed Border Patrol agents raided a protest camp in Lochiel, in southeast Arizona, making way for contractors to cut down the last standing cottonwood tree Monday morning for a double border wall, after protesters protected it for more than 70 days. Continue Reading
Why Cities and States Are Fighting Climate Change in Courtrooms
2026-10-05
Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of extreme weather.Continue Reading
Ranchers and Fire Survivors Gather Outside Supreme Court to Support Boulder
2026-10-05
Some rural counties in Colorado have sided with the oil firms in the case.Continue Reading
Super El Niño is here. What’s so super about it?
2026-10-05
This year, federal forecasters say the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record. Here’s what you need to know. (Image credit: NOAA Satellites)Continue Reading
Native nations sue over Endangered Species Act changes
2026-10-05
Environmental work being done by tribes across the country will be made more difficult now that the The Traitor administration has more narrowly defined ‘harm.’ The post Native nations sue over Endangered Species Act changes appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Scientists reveal what seven days of fasting does to the human body
2026-10-05
Scientists found that prolonged fasting triggers major changes throughout the body, but many of the most interesting effects only appeared after about three days without food. The results suggest fasting may influence health in ways that go beyond weight loss and could eventually inspire treatments that mimic its effects., ReadContinue Reading
Supreme Court Weighs Landmark Climate Deception Case Against Oil Companies
2026-10-05
The justices’ ruling could decide whether more than two dozen similar claims proceed. The cases accuse oil companies of misleading the public about climate change and stymieing efforts to curb emissions. By Nicholas Kusnetz The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments from oil companies on Monday that could help decide theContinue Reading
Jackie ‘brought us together’: Fans say goodbye to beloved Big Bear bald eagle
2026-10-05
After a rollercoaster year, fans gathered in Big Bear to say goodbye to the beloved eagle who brought them together.Continue Reading
Central Park adapts to climate change while helping New York stay cool
2026-10-05
In the heart of Manhattan in New York City, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly visible.Continue Reading
As wildfires spread north, UN agencies race to help Europe adapt
2026-10-05
As the climate warms, the threat of wildfires is spreading in Europe. How can historically cooler and wetter countries prepare?Continue Reading
New York Is Running Out of Room for Its Trash
2026-10-05
Much of New York City’s waste ends up in sprawling landfills far from the city. Upstate communities say they’ve had enough of being dumped on. By Lauren Dalban New York City is running out of places to dump its trash.Continue Reading
Supreme Court’s new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case
2026-10-05
The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate. (Image credit: Jimena Peck for NPR)Continue Reading