Environment
A Buffer Zone for Trees
How frosty pockets in valleys could help protect some trees against climate change.
How Melting Ice Has Altered Time-Keeping
Climate change could upend how we synchronize global clocks forever.
Sardines Are Feeling the Squeeze
Climate change and overfishing are decimating sardines in the Philippines.
A Radical Rescue for Caribbean Reefs
Can transplants help Caribbean corals avert collapse?
The Ocean Apocalypse Is Upon Us, Maybe
What we know—and don’t know—about a crucial climate tipping point.
The Invasive Species
When it comes to tinkering with nature, our résumé is a list of breathtaking mistakes.
How Much Carbon Can a Tree Really Store?
A new study says climate change is messing with the math.
The Unseen Deep-Sea Legacy of Whaling
It’s not just whales who were decimated, but the creatures who live where they fall.
African Glaciers Will Vanish In Our Lifetimes
The loss of ice on Kilimanjaro and other peaks will upend ecosystems and livelihoods.
The Boy Who Was King of Vanilla
His brilliant method of pollination is now used by all vanilla growers.
