History also shows that many of the fanciful engineering ideas for Greenland failed because they misjudged the island’s harsh climate and dynamic ice sheet.
In this story you'll learn: How many bird species there are in the world. How many bird species are in the United States. The major categories or types of birds. The bird...
On January 14th, we celebrated one year of the designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument—a huge milestone for conservation, community, and our shared public lands. Last year, I was honored...
Across the state, Wisconsinites are seeing their electricity bills rise, adding to existing economic anxiety over how to meet basic needs. This year, rate increases were approved for three major utilities, raising average bills as much as $13 per month. At the heart of many energy cost discussions are data centers, which are being approved
As temperatures soared past 100°F across Texas this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) projected a new May record for statewide electricity demand—highlighting the increasing...
Each of these “top ten” events lasted for multiple days and was associated with compound weather events occurring over a large geographic region.
Extreme weather means extreme power outages.
The world has now gone the longest period of time since 1945 without an explosive nuclear test. Breaking this streak would be not only unnecessary but also unwise.
Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the ocean’s biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life.
Farm bills – famously complex legislative and spending balances between farm subsidies, food assistance, conservation and more – have tended to be passed about every five years since 1933.
A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.
An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.