Climate Change
These Objects Tell the Story of Human-Driven Climate Change
Smithsonian curators dig into the collections to find artifacts that illustrate how we arrived at this moment
The Atlantification of the Arctic Ocean is Underway
The discovery of a tiny fish far from its normal range is a poignant reminder of the changes that are already happening
USDA Approves First Lab-Grown Chicken in the United States
Two companies have received the green light to produce and sell chicken they have cultivated from cells
Humans Have Shifted Earth's Axis by Pumping Lots of Groundwater
Removing water from the ground has led to sea-level rise and caused Earth's axis to shift by about 2.6 feet between 1993 and 2010, per a new study
Extreme Heat Wave Hits India
In recent days, nearly 200 people have died across two of the country's most populous states
Smoke From Wildfires in Canada Traveled as Far as Norway
Though air quality has improved along the East Coast, smoke particles are floating through the atmosphere to other parts of the world
Could You Survive the Black Death, the Sack of Rome and Other Historical Catastrophes?
A new book advises readers how to successfully navigate deadly disasters of the past
El Niño Has Arrived
The natural climate pattern usually increases global temperatures and could lead to record-breaking heat
Could This Futuristic Vessel Be the World's First Zero-Emissions Cruise Ship?
Hurtigruten Norway's new design includes batteries and retractable sails equipped with solar panels
Canadian Wildfires Send Harmful Smoke Across Eastern United States
At least 20 states were air quality alerts this week, and in some places, air quality reached unhealthy levels for all groups
Arctic Could Be Sea Ice-Free in the Summer by the 2030s
A new study estimates climate change will lead to unprecedented melting in the Arctic a decade earlier than previously projected
Italy Raises Museum Prices to Help Fund Flood Relief
Recent storms damaged museum collections and turned some cultural institutions into shelters
Using Pig Fat as Airplane Fuel Could Hurt the Environment, Study Says
Though it's generally seen as sustainable, using animal fat to power planes could force other industries to rely on more harmful palm oil
Nepal Won't Move the Mount Everest Base Camp for Now, Despite Risks
The camp is growing more dangerous with climate change and human activity, but it’s an ideal location for keeping hikers safe from falling ice
Climate Change Is a Wake-Up Call for Hibernating Squirrels
As spring arrives sooner, female Arctic ground squirrels are emerging from their burrows earlier, according to a new study
France Just Banned Short-Haul Flights. Why Are So Few Routes Affected?
To reduce carbon emissions, lawmakers want travelers to opt for trains on shorter journeys
What a 19th-Century Farmer’s Forgotten Notes Reveal About Growing Seasons
The documents provide evidence of climate change's effect on hardwood trees in Ohio
During the 'Great Dying,' This Saber-Toothed Predator Reigned
This ancestor of mammals briefly thrived amid a massive extinction event, hinting at how carnivores may respond to climate change today
States Propose Landmark Deal to Conserve the Colorado River
The water cuts suggested by California, Arizona and Nevada are not as ambitious as those proposed by the federal government, but they will buy time
By Fighting the Ozone Hole, We Helped Curb Climate Change
With the Montreal Protocol, life on Earth dodged a bullet we didn’t even know was headed our way
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