CLIMATE CHANGE

The endangered species faces another obstacle.

Polar Bears Are Picking Up More Pathogens as Sea Ice Shrinks

Researchers recently found that polar bears are facing higher exposure to certain bacteria and viruses.

Giant sequoias are Earth’s most massive trees.

A Forest of Giant Sequoias Is Growing in Detroit

A local organization is aiming to fill Detroit’s vacant land with gigantic forests.

A new feature from Zillow should put home buyers at ease.

Zillow Is Adding a “Climate Risk Threat Score” to Listings

Zillow is making the home-buying process a little simpler for those concerned about floods, wildfires, and more.

The 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S.

If you want to lessen your impact on the environment, consider moving to one of these metro areas.

Scientists are concerned, and you should be too

Scientists Say Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Could Be Gone Within 200 Years

Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.

If you’re only measuring air temp, you’re only getting half the picture.

What Is “Wet Bulb Temperature”?

If you’ve ever said “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” you already understand what goes into calculating wet bulb temperature.

Make a pollinator’s life easier by providing it a place to stay.

How to Make a Bee Hotel in Your Yard

The solitary bee population is declining—here’s what you can do to help.

The ruins of the Maya settlement Palenque in Mexico.

5 Civilizations Destroyed by Climate Change

The changing climate did not bode well for Khmer Empire, the Maya Civilization, and more ancient cultures.

Air pollution may keep these pollinators from doing their jobs.

Air Pollution May Prevent Bees From Smelling Flowers

Air pollution is making it hard for bees to pollinate flowers.

Climate Change Is Making Seafood Dangerous to Eat

Mercury in seafood is another growing concern thanks to global warming.

Tons of melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica is making Earth’s days just a teeny bit longer.

Global Warming Is Making Earth Days Longer, New Studies Show

Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation speed, extending the length of each day by a few milliseconds per century.

You don't have to travel to Manitoba to see these majestic creatures.

Beluga Livestream Captures the Whales' Epic Summer Migration

Beat the heat by tuning into these Arctic sea creatures.

Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Moai at Ahu Tahai with dramatic clouds.

Rock Gardens Contradict Easter Island “Ecocide” Theory, Study Finds

New satellite data of ancient rock gardens on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is countering the “ecocide” narrative of the population’s supposed collapse—and offering a clue to a historical mystery.

An aerial view of the rust-colored Kutuk River in Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska. Thawing permafrost is exposing minerals to weathering, increasing the acidity of the water, which releases metals like iron, zinc and copper.

Alaska’s Rivers Are Turning Orange, and Yeah, It’s Probably Climate Change

A new study shows that rusty discoloration in Alaska’s otherwise pristine streams and rivers is likely due to melting permafrost—and that’s a problem for Arctic animals and people.

Atmospheric rivers slammed Southern California in February 2024 and caused widespread floods and mudslides.

What Is an Atmospheric River?

Explore the role of these weather systems in transporting moisture from the tropics and spreading it worldwide.

10 Chilling Facts About Permafrost

About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.

Here are all the new jawns in the dictionary.

Jawns and Shower Oranges: See 30 of Dictionary.com’s Newly Added Terms

Non-Philadelphians can finally look up the meaning of ‘jawn’ in the dictionary.

Xiulin Ruan and a sample of his cooling paint.

Scientists Have Created the Whitest Paint Ever—and It Might Help Cool the Planet

The ultra-white paint can block up to 98 percent of the sun's rays. Applied on roofs, it could have a dramatic cooling effect on homes and buildings.

A sign on the Hoover Dam warns of dangerous heat levels on September 16, 2022, in Boulder City, Nevada.

What Is a Heat Dome?

Heat domes are masses of hot air trapped within the atmosphere by high pressure. And they're becoming more common, thanks to climate change.

AirNow’s Interactive Map Shows You the Air Quality Index in Your Area

If you’re in the red on AirNow’s air quality map, you should stay inside.

Canadian wildfires have covered New York City in a dull amber pall.

4 Ways to Stay Safe When Wildfire Smoke Causes Poor Air Quality

Canadian wildfires have caused air quality alerts to go into effect across the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe.

Your state has probably seen some unbelievable weather.

Hot and Cold: The All-Time Highest (and Lowest) Recorded Temperatures in Each State

California once hit -45°F degrees.

Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) looks out for asteroids in the climate change satire 'Don't Look Up.'

8 Climate Movies That Get the Science (Mostly) Right—and 3 That Do Not

Climate fiction (cli-fi) movies run the gamut from deliciously cheesy to heartbreaking. But are these films actually offering a glimpse of our future?

Charlton Heston (L) confronts Chuck Connors (R) in 'Soylent Green.'

8 Things 'Soylent Green' Got Right (and Wrong) About the Future

The 1973 science fiction film was eerily prescient in predicting climate change, product shortages, and people-flavored meal replacements.