
Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapse―for Now
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation likely won't completely collapse with global warming, but any weakening could have grave consequences worldwide
Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapse―for Now
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation likely won't completely collapse with global warming, but any weakening could have grave consequences worldwide
Western States Scramble to Prepare for Wildfire Season amid Trump Cuts
The Trump administration’s moves to slash Forest Service personnel and pause wildfire-related grants have left states to pick up the pieces on prevention and mitigation
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The U.S. Military Will Be Less Prepared to Fight if Climate Cuts Proceed
The U.S. Department of Defense suddenly pretending that climate change isn’t real is penny-wise and pound-foolish
Trump Orders U.S. Scientists to Skip Key Climate Meeting
The U.S. is skipping a meeting for the next IPCC report, a sweeping science assessment on the current state of climate change, raising concerns about delays
Widening Highways Doesn’t Fix Traffic. Here’s What Can
Highway widening projects usually don’t solve congestion, but less expensive toll programs known as congestion pricing can. Here’s why
Why Temperatures Swung by 90 Degrees F in Parts of U.S.
Much of the U.S. has swung from temperatures in the –30s and –40s Fahrenheit to balmy weather in the 60s and 70s F
A Derecho Damaged Skyscrapers More Than a Hurricane Did
A powerful derecho last year caused more damage to Houston’s tallest buildings than Hurricane Beryl. Scientists wanted to know why
FEMA Firings Hit Agency Already Suffering Staffing Shortages
After firing 200 first-year employees this weekend, FEMA was directed "to make a list" of anyone who worked on climate or equity
Trump Takes a ‘Giant Wrecking Ball’ to U.S. Research
America's status as a global science leader is in doubt as the administration freezes funding and targets research that references climate or diversity
Too Much Salt in the Soil Is No Problem for These Crops
Halophytes that thrive in increasingly saline soils could help feed people and livestock
Trump Administration Starts Firing Energy Department and Other Employees
The Department of Energy, Forest Service and Office of Personnel Management are among agencies that have begun firing staffers
Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds over the Plastic in Our Brains?
New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act