Climate Change
New York City Is Sinking Under the Weight of Its Skyscrapers, Study Finds
As the city, and others like it, slowly subsides, it becomes more vulnerable to flooding driven by climate change
Climate Activists Turn Water in Rome's Trevi Fountain Black
The action was a protest against public subsidies for fossil fuels and called attention to the deadly floods occurring in northern Italy
Satellites Show Warming Tides Melting a Massive Greenland Glacier
The finding could mean that past predictions of sea-level rise from glaciers should double
Rare 'Technicolor' Rainbow Sea Slug Found in England
It's only the fourth record of the species in the U.K., and experts say it's a sign of warming waters due to climate change
Did Lions Live in Ancient Greece? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
The Next Five Years Will Almost Certainly Be the Warmest on Record, U.N. Says
Earth is likely to pass 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming over pre-industrial levels, a key climate threshold, by 2027, according to a new report
Ski Areas Reported More Visits Than Ever This Past Winter
Heavy snowfall—particularly in the Rocky Mountains—attracted record numbers of American skiers and snowboarders
14,000 Inactive Oil and Gas Wells Are Unplugged in the Gulf of Mexico
Capping these potential sources of methane could cost $30 billion. But targeting wells in shallow waters would have the highest impact, a new study finds
Wildfires in Canada Burn Close to One Million Acres
The current fire season has been unusually devastating for this early in the year—and more hot, dry weather is on the way
These Are America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list spotlights cultural sites facing a range of threats
Butterfly Group With Fiery 'Eyes' Is Named After 'Lord of the Rings' Villain Sauron
Beyond their eye-like wing pattern, the two new species don't seem to show any signs of evil that would link them to Mordor
Quarantine Hospital and Cemetery Found Underwater Off the Coast of Florida
Before it was submerged, a small island was home to 19th-century yellow fever patients
Climate Change Is Threatening Vineyards in Australia
Winemakers are looking for ways to adapt and grow fruit that's more resistant to heat and drought
Climate Activists Smear Paint on Degas Sculpture's Glass Case
Sitting beside "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen," the protesters urged Biden to declare a climate emergency
See the Pristine Coral Reefs Found off the Galápagos Islands
These ancient deep-sea reefs have barely been affected by humans and can provide a way to measure the impact of climate change on corals
EPA Proposes Tightest-Ever Emissions Limits for Cars
If approved, the rules could lead to electric vehicles comprising 67 percent of new car sales by 2032
Wealthy Residents' Pools and Gardens Are Driving Water Crises
Urban elites use a disproportionate share of water compared to their lower-income peers, according to a new study
Medieval Eclipse Records Help Scientists Understand Volcanic Eruptions
Descriptions of lunar eclipses from monks and poets can shed light on how volcanoes affect Earth's climate in a new study
U.S. Proposes Cuts to Colorado River Water Usage
Negotiations between states have not produced an agreement on how to allocate the dwindling water, so the federal government has offered tentative plans
What Centuries-Old Indian Court Paintings Tell Us About Climate Change
This month’s Smithsonian podcasts include a deep dive into India’s monsoon weather patterns and discussion of animals in flight
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