Twelve automakers sacrifice the future by urging Pres. Trump to lower fuel-economy standards, which might be the single largest CO2 reduction in U.S. history
Climate Change
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Giving back requires humility. It will be a true test of learning new skills. Congratulations, you won—you are the last and richest person on Earth. In the security of your…
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Damage, design flaws in Oroville Dam spillway point to lengthy repairs, consultants say
March 23, 2017The main spillway at Oroville Dam is riddled with design flaws and so badly damaged that an independent panel of experts hired by the state has concluded it’s probably impossible…
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Record low sea ice at both poles
March 23, 2017Arctic sea ice reached its annual wintertime maximum extent, according to scientists at the NASA-supported National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) and NASA. The Arctic sea ice extent set…
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Honeybees are a critical part of agriculture, pollinating many of our favorite crops. But bee deaths are on the rise. In Japan, scientists are testing whether insect-sized drones can help…
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Unseen and unsung for centuries, these underwater species of coralline algae are providing scientists with an unparalleled new archive of information
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Most of the U.S. Had a Freakishly Warm Winter
March 6, 2017Out of 1,500 weather stations across the U.S., 84 percent had a winter that was hotter than normal
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With weeks to go in California’s rainy season, and billions of gallons of water waiting to rush into Lake Oroville when the Sierra snowpack melts this spring, the question on…
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Extreme rain and snow will hit the West Coast more often as the climate changes, scientists found.
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We don’t currently pay attention to when we use electricity—but we should.