Anthropocene
The U.S. Could Switch to Mostly Renewable Energy, No Batteries Needed
Better electricity sharing across states would dampen the effects of variable weather on wind and solar power
Are We Living in the Plastic Age?
Scientists argue that this material may best define our current period within the Anthropocene
How to Modernize the Wood Stove and Help Save the Planet
The humble wood stove is getting a high-tech makeover, and may be going green
The Ozone Hole Was Super Scary, So What Happened To It?
When the ozone hole was discovered, it became a worldwide sensation. Thirty years later, what's become of it?
The Burning Truth Behind an E-Waste Dump in Africa
Ending the toxic smoke rising from an iconic dump in Ghana will take more than curbing Western waste
These Creative Wind Turbines Will Have You Rethinking What You Know About Wind Power
Wind turbines don't have to all look the same. Here are some that are helping cities go green—and look like art in the process
Living Bacteria Are Riding Earth's Air Currents
The high-flying microbes can travel across the globe, spreading disease or even changing climates
Air Pollution Goes Back Way Further Than You Think
Thousands of years ago, humans were adding lead fumes and other pollutants to the air
The Atomic Age Ushered In the Anthropocene, Scientists Say
Geoscientists have concluded that the Age of Humans officially began at the start of the nuclear age.
Top Nine Ocean Stories That Had Us Talking in 2015
From fossil whales to adorable octopuses, here are some of the marine headliners that caught our attention this year
Most Oil Needs to Pass Through at Least One of These Tiny Spots
Tankers carry millions of barrels a day through tiny chokepoints, which put the surrounding areas at risk of environmental problems
Charles Darwin's Famous Finches Could Be Extinct in Half a Century
The finches on the Galapagos Islands are suffering from a parasitic fly introduced to the islands by humans
Toxic Algae Blooms in Lake Erie Could Become the New Normal
Plans to reduce fertilizer runoff may not be enough to counter the blooms when climate change is taken into account
Did John Deere's Best Invention Spark a Revolution or an Environmental Disaster?
When Deere created his now-famous steel plow, he created America's breadbasket and set the stage for many of modern farming's environmental problems
Humans Caused a Major Shift in Earth's Ecosystems 6,000 Years Ago
We upended a pattern held for 300 million years, and that may mean we are causing a new phase in global evolution
Some Forests Have Outsized Impacts on Local Water
A comprehensive new report emphasizes the importance of upland forests for providing clean water, mitigating storms and reducing erosion
Airplane Contrails May Be Creating Accidental Geoengineering
Dissipating haze from plane exhaust alters how sunlight reaches the Earth and may be unintentionally affecting our climate
Rainbow Collars Could Help Keep Cats From Wiping Out Birds
This colorful trick may stop Fluffy from murdering local songbirds
Is Global Warming Changing How Fast the Earth Spins?
New research suggests that as glaciers melt, the planet's axis is shifting
Four Things to Know About the Paris Climate Deal
The strengths and limitations of the roadmap for fighting climate change
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