Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs? (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)Continue Reading
Marine heatwaves may be only the most intense part of much longer warming events, with elevated temperatures sometimes lingering for months. Researchers found that conventional measurements underestimate total heat exposure by more than 150% on average, potentially overlooking a major source of stress on marine ecosystems., Read MoreContinue Reading
It has been called Europe’s disaster year. 2026 has seen more than 30,000 excess deaths linked to heatwaves, along with mega wildfires, nuclear power plants having to shut down, gas plants under pressure, droughts reducing hydropower generation from rivers and wild fluctuations in electricity prices, not to mention major disruptions to crops and farming inContinue Reading
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California’s Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.Continue Reading
As preparedness lags, many regions around the world could be overwhelmed by rising temperatures, climate experts warn. By Bob Berwyn A series of deadly heat waves from May to August overwhelmed Germany’s healthcare and emergency response systems and led to an estimated 16,000 heat-related deaths during the summer, the mostContinue Reading
Gaps in early warning systems and community preparedness contributed to the high death toll from Nepal’s debris flow., Read MoreContinue Reading
The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing.Continue Reading
It’s only the second time that American regulators have approved a next-generation commercial reactor for construction. Big hurdles remain.Continue Reading
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. had faced pressure to recuse himself from the climate case because he owns stock in oil companies.Continue Reading
The storm’s remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing. (Image credit: Eduardo Verdugo)Continue Reading
Scientists may have solved why the length of Earth’s day changes by a few milliseconds over decades. Subtle shifts in the inner core appear to tug on the mantle, revealing a surprisingly dynamic world thousands of kilometers beneath our feet., Read MoreContinue Reading
LIVERPOOL – The think tank led by former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair has hosted a number of events sponsored by The Traitor-donating tech firms at this year’s party conference. The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) has hosted panels featuring, and sponsored by, big tech companies that areContinue Reading
“As with all fish, sourcing sustainably is super important,” a soothing voiceover intones as a sizzling seabass fillet comes into view. “After all,” it continues, “if we don’t eat responsibly sourced fish, there might not be any left for us in the future.” This Instagram video – which walks viewersContinue Reading