Environment
290 articles-
The Part-Time Climate Scientist
A humble steam engineer put humans in the driver’s seat. -
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. -
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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. -
The Tiny Ant and the Mighty Lion
How one insect is reshaping the ecosystem of the African savannah. -
So Much Depends Upon Antarctica
The magnificence of the continent that’s changing our world.
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Tropical Forests in Big Trouble
Over a third of all species of trees on the planet may face extinction.
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Tame Your Climate Anxiety in 2024
A poet invited people to share their climate fears. What she found surprised her. -
How Dust Could Help Solve Crimes
Hold the vacuum cleaner! There’s evidence in those motes. -
A Dubious Cure for Ocean Plastics
Popular removal methods might do more harm than good. -
A Cyclone, a Flood, and a Very Big Park
How scientists harnessed disaster to chart a path for climate resilience. -
The Creeping Coral Killer
Aggressive algae have been spreading unnoticed across reefs throughout the tropics for decades.
