Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.
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Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
An unplanned experiment takes scientists closer to solving a long-standing mystery: To what extent, if any, have human-created emissions influenced thunderstorms?
The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures
To deal with microplastic pollution, it helps agencies to know what kind of plastic they’ve got on their hands.
Fires are a natural part of the landscape and essential for many species. But scores of fires at once were more than anyone bargained for.
Puffy to wispy, barely there or dark and menacing, clouds come in many shapes and sizes. Each tells a story about what’s going on in the atmosphere.
Spinning maple seeds can shed raindrops in the blink of an eye to regain their helicopter-like flight.
The humanitarian toll of more than a year of conflict will be augmented by the risk of further health issues due to poor hygiene facilities and air quality.
Melting ice, thawing permafrost and crumbling fjord walls are just a few of the risks climate change poses for those living and working in Greenland.
The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn.
Cities across the normally wet Northeast scrambled to reduce water use amid a 2024 drought. It was a reminder that drought isn’t a problem only in the West.
Understanding the number and origin of animals entering a country is important to control the health and ecological problems imported wildlife can bring.
Debris flows can move with the speed of a freight train, picking up and demolishing anything in their path.
SpaceX has brought both well-paying jobs and rocket debris to southern Texas.
That delay can tip ranchers’ finances into the red. While the land needs time to recover, studies raise questions about whether two years is really necessary.
Political polarization is at an all-time high. Students part of this University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace Studies course examine up close the country’s divides during their journey.
Crypto can offer quick riches and an air of high-tech worldliness, but it also encompasses some ethical harms that might give investors pause.
Mold growth happens in damp indoor areas and is difficult to prevent. It can be an annoyance but usually isn’t harmful to your health.
Cambodian study finds climate vulnerability hurts toilet functionality and leads to more open defecation.
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