Surprising new renewable power source has "negative carbon emissions"
With the power of photosynthesis, the team developed micro photosynthetic power cells that generate electricity from algae.
Laughing gas is a serious problem for the climate. Better farming can help.
A new study finds that emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, are rising faster than scientists had predicted, but farms could hold the solution.
California's record wildfires spurred by millions of hidden dead trees
Detailed mapping revealed an undercount of dead trees, all sharing a specific characteristic across California.
Alaska map predicts major flood areas from sea level rise by 2100
Sea level rise is a pressing concern because of its potential to exacerbate coastal flooding, erode shorelines, and displace communities
Big Banks Are Helping Big Oil Kill the Planet
To say climate scientists are being ignored is an understatement.
Construction starts on 'revolutionary' Bill Gates nuclear project
A company founded by Bill Gates has begun construction of a plant in Wyoming, touted by the billionaire as "the most advanced nuclear project in the world."
Meet the man mixing concrete and corals to defend Miami in hurricane season
Marine biologist Diego Lirman is part of a team finding innovative ways to protect both Florida coastlines and coral reefs from the effects of climate change.
California water warning as 'critical' tech has 'concerning gaps'
Researchers found that only 8 percent of the state's rivers and streams were monitored by devices used to measure water flow.
With Heat Rising, Climate Progress Is at Grave Risk in the 2024 Election
My home is being battered by the climate. But because of backward-thinking officials and donors, we aren't even allowed to say it.
Justice Alito sits out ruling in case that could impact his finances
Alito, who has recently been embroiled in controversy, has stock in multiple Big Oil and gas companies.
Interactive Map Shows Texas Heat Warning—Check Your Area
Temperatures in western Texas surpass 100F. Locals prepare for heat wave after storms and floods.
Influential progressive group not planning to endorse Biden
The Sunrise Movement spoke to Newsweek about its plans for November.
Trump says nuclear war is bigger threat than climate change
Donald Trump said that he was far more concerned about the threat of nuclear war than climate change during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
Why flights are being affected by extreme turbulence
Serious incidents in recent months have raised questions about why severe turbulence is being reported more frequently.
UN leader calls out PR firms for fossil fuel advertising on climate change
The U.N. secretary-general called for a ban on advertising by the fossil fuels industry and called the PR companies aiding them "'Mad Men' fueling the madness."
Arizona is burning hot, but climate is not on the ballot
Extreme heat deaths skyrocketed 1,000 percent in the last decade and most voters see climate as a 'serious' threat. Do the politicians?
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NASA says official US methane estimate is wrong
Satellite analysis by a global team of scientists found that emissions were 13 percent higher in 2019 than originally thought.
Experts doubted Americans would pay for sustainability—were they right?
Fifty years ago experts doubted Americans would pay to save the environment. Only some of their fears are still true.
Lake Tahoe full for first time in 5 years
High snow fall has led to the Sierra Nevada lake filling up for the first time since 2019.
Map shows US lakes full of water right now
Lake Tahoe is one of the lakes that has now reached full capacity for the first time in several years following powerful storms and substantial snow pack melt.
California river warning issued during extreme heat wave
Forecasters have warned that rivers will be running fast and cold as the air temperatures soar, posing a risk to swimmers.
Oregon map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
Oregon's low-lying coastal areas could be at risk if sea levels rose. But the state might fare better than some others.
With new solar farm, Amazon environment director defends climate commitment
Retail giant Amazon recently opened a grid-scale solar farm with battery storage as it deflects criticism that it is not doing enough to meet climate goals.
Sharks more fierce since huge underwater eruptions: scientists
Ancient sharks may have had breathing difficulties due to low oxygen levels near the ocean floor in Cretaceous times, says study.
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Panama map shows sea level rise impact by 2050
Some 2 percent of Panama's total land area is at risk of coastal flooding by 2050, a new study has found.
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Lake study solves Arctic "spin" mystery
"We wanted to know why Svalbard has been warming so much faster than the rest of the Arctic," professor Raymond Bradley said.
Map shows California cities will "roast" from heatwave
Much of the state has been slapped with an "excessive heat" warning, with temperatures predicted to soar into triple-digit figures.
Massachusetts map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
If sea levels were to rise by six feet, portions of Boston and Cambridge would be flooded, leaving some of Harvard University's buildings submerged.
South Carolina map shows how state could go underwater from sea level rise
Sea levels rose about 7.1 inches in Charleston between 2010 and 2023—four times the rate of the previous 30 years.
Maryland map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
Maryland is vulnerable to rising sea levels because of its nearly 3,200 miles of shoreline and extensive low-lying coastal land.