Environment
Is Earth Running Out of Freshwater?
One question for Matthew Birkhold, author of “Chasing Icebergs: How Frozen Freshwater Can Save the Planet.”
The Mystery of the Healthy Coral Reef
A reef off the coast of Honduras should be a disaster. Instead it’s thriving.
The Oceanic Fallout of Deep-Sea Mining
What happens in the deep sea doesn’t stay in the deep sea.
The Ancient Wisdom Stored in Trees
What very old trees can teach us about life, death, and time.
Why We Need Muck to Fight Rising Sea Levels
We've starved marshes of their essential sediment—now can we repair them in time?
To Save the Deep Ocean, We Should Mine the Moon
The moon contains a lot of mineral wealth—but how practical is mining it?
It’s High Time to Protect Our High Seas
The oceans belong to no one. But we can all take part to protect them.
Two Distinguished Scientists on How to Rescue Humanity
The Anthropocene demands a massive realignment of priorities.