environment
Got an Invasive Army of Crayfish Clones? Try Eating Them
The marbled crayfish is a threat to the native species, but the “Berlin lobster” may also offer a sustainable food source and help stop the spread of parasites.
This Recyclable Boat Is Made From Wool
By adding unwanted wool to the manufacturing chain, this forward-thinking New Zealand firm hopes to save farmers and the planet.
A Project to Count Climate Crisis Deaths Has Surprising Results
Climate change is already killing people, but countries don’t have an easy way to count those deaths. A new project might change that.
Your Medical History Might Someday Include ‘Climate Change’
Last summer, a doctor wrote “climate change” in his patient’s chart. But is medicine really ready to address systemic health impacts?
Global Ship Traffic Could Imperil the Antarctic’s Biosecurity
Vessels from more than 1,500 ports have visited the region since 2014. Each one is a threat to introduce invasive species.
Is There Really Such a Thing as Low-Carbon Beef?
The USDA is making it easier for farmers to market their meat as “low-carbon.” Not everyone is happy about it.
How to Prepare for Climate Change's Most Immediate Impacts
The effects of the climate crisis are happening right now. From natural disasters to supply chain shortages, here's how to cope.
Tropical Futurism Envisions the Climate of Our Fate
Futurism has failed. It’s time for an alternative. In the era of climate change, tropical futurism reimagines a different relationship to the earth.
Can Synthetic Palm Oil Help Save the World’s Tropical Forests?
Harvesting this vegetable oil is a huge driver of deforestation. Numerous startups are taking up the daunting task of engineering it instead.
Facebook’s Data Center Plans Rile Residents in the Netherlands
The country has become a magnet for Big Tech facilities, but locals say they will syphon away all their green energy.
Natural History, Not Technology, Will Dictate Our Destiny
Humans—convinced of our own power and control—tend to ignore the laws of nature. But that is a mistake.
Could Being Cold Actually Be Good for You?
Researchers are exploring the health benefits of literally chilling out.
How Body Farms and Human Composting Can Help Communities
Like every other aspect of our society, how we handle death and dying needs to change in the face of climate change. This method may be a path forward.
African Voices Must Lead the Global Climate Conversation
The world is finally waking up to the impact the climate crisis is having on the continent.
The Quest to Trap Carbon in Stone—and Beat Climate Change
On a barren lava plateau in Iceland, a new facility is sucking in air and stashing the carbon dioxide in rock. The next step: Build 10,000 more.
Can You Solve Climate Change Better Than World Leaders?
What even happened at the UN climate summit—and could you do a better job? These online and in-person simulators let you take a swing at saving the world.
The US Mountain West Could Soon Face Snowless Winters
Parts of Colorado, Utah, California, and the Pacific Northwest could be without snow for years at a time in just a few decades.
The Great Danger of the Tiny Bark Beetle
As the climate warms, this insect’s population is booming. That’s bad news for the ponderosa pines of the Sierra Nevada.
The Biodiversity Crisis Needs Its Net Zero Moment
Climate change isn’t the only major crisis facing the world. We’re in the middle of a mass extinction, and we’re missing all of our biodiversity targets.
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How Can People Harmed by Climate Change Be Compensated?
There is a growing movement to make the world's richest countries pay reparations to the global south for “loss and damage” caused by the climate crisis.
Did Climate Change Make That Freak Weather Even Worse?
When a shocking storm or heat wave happens, attribution scientists are on the case, helping to show the public the real-life effects of global warming.
Fleeing Global Warming? ‘Climate Havens’ Aren’t Ready Yet
Climate migration is already underway. Here's how cities can prepare.
When It Comes to Buses, Will Hydrogen or Electric Win?
Clean transport needs clean vehicles. New power developments are crucial for a mass transit revolution, and each has pros and cons.
All That Glitters Isn't Litter
A new plant-based material sparkles without plastics. That could be better for the environment—but it's also harder to make in industrial quantities.