This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For decades, scientists have generally thought that rivers emit more carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, than they take in. But a new analysis of every river network in the contiguous…
In a companion report released earlier this year, we outlined why land use policies and practices—which have long been contentious and high stakes—are getting more scrutiny in favor of equitable local…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A global perspective on environmental issues. Our mission is to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Adding up the weight of very different materials doesn’t tell us about their scarcity, environmental, or socioeconomic impacts.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. View of the 2008 Kingston, Tennessee, spill that prompted coal ash regulations. (Photo by Brian Stansberry, Wikimedia CC) Almost every st…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The International Energy Agency expects global renewable energy capacity to double by 2030, even with lower growth in the US, but fossil fuels still dominate.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We’ve made tremendous progress against famine — but hunger hasn’t disappeared.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The authors examine the advantages of regional action in better positioning Africa in the global race for critical minerals.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The fight to protect our communities and the environment is also a fight to protect democracy.
Listening to bird songs and calls can help identify species and connect with the sounds of nature. An ornithologist provides tips and tricks to bird by ear.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A global perspective on environmental issues. Our mission is to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action.