The 5 biggest shifts since the Paris climate talks
Gauging the trickle-down effects of high-level international policy is never easy.
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As climate warms, how do we decide when a plant is native?
The fate of a tree planted at poet Emily Dickinson's home raises questions about whether gardeners can — or should — play a role in helping plant species migrate ...
Can we reduce CO2 emissions and grow the global economy?
Surprising new statistics show that the world economy is expanding while global carbon emissions remain at the same level.
How satellites and big data can help to save the oceans
With new marine protected areas and an emerging U.N. treaty, global ocean conservation efforts are on the verge of a major advance.
How to stimulate inspiration
The story of how Velcro came to be has become the stuff of legend.
How high could sea levels rise?
Picture yourself on a beautiful beach, anywhere in the world.
On fuel economy efforts, U.S. faces an elusive target
One of President Obama’s signature achievements on climate has been strict standards aimed at improving auto fuel efficiency to nearly 55 miles per gallon by 2025.
With new tools, a focus on urban methane leaks
Until recently, little was known about the extent of methane leaking from urban gas distribution pipes and its impact on global warming.
How to build a billion-dollar industry to fight climate change
If our society chooses to meet the ambitious climate goals set at COP21 in December, there soon will be businesses around the globe that make money by cleaning up excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by ‘worst’ bleaching
Evidence that Australia's Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its worst coral bleaching on record has renewed calls for the UN to list it as "in-danger".
