climate

How AI Will Help Save Ketchup

Drought has decimated production of tomato paste—the key ingredient in ketchup—for three years running. AI could save your French fries.

Colorado River Deal Offers Chance For Big Picture Planning

Western states finally agree to cut water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River. But the key to success will be long-term investment.

Wildlife Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis’

In a new study, researchers found a "global erosion of species,’ with nearly half of animal populations in decline.

The Messy Reality of Cities Touting Climate-Friendly Utopias

Ostensibly hyper-sustainable "eco-cities" are popping up around the world. Environmentalists say they do more harm than good.

Is Your EV Worth the Extinction of a Species?

The U.S. needs lithium to make EV batteries. The preservation of an obscure plant, Tiehm’s buckwheat, is getting in the way.

Earth Day 2023: Johan Rockström's Quest for a Healthy Planet

A Guide to Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act offers credits and rebates for consumers purchasing an EV or making their homes more climate-friendly.

How Biden's IRA Favors Homeowners

The American economy is already tilted in favor of homeowners. They have the stability of knowing how much they’ll pay for housing every month, they can deduct the interest on their mortgage on their taxes,...

Now Weed is Mostly Legal, Hemp Should Be Booming. But It's Not

Hemp was supposed to be a solution for our many environmental problems. But there's still so much we don't know about the plant's potential.

How 10 Years of Pope Francis Has Changed Climate Action

"Before Pope Francis, it was by no means clear that the Church was really prepared to take climate science seriously," one expert reflects.

How India Became the Most Important Country in the Climate Fight

The country has coal and wants solar power. Its path forward could affect the whole world.

2022 Transformed What It Meant to be an Eastern European Climate Activist

How China's Zero-COVID Policy Affects Climate Goals

China’s zero-COVID policy—and the subsequent outrage—have a wide range of implications, including for climate change

Thanksgiving Food Waste Is Out of Control

Americans waste nearly three times more food on Thanksgiving than on a typical day. Here's how to deal with leftovers.

Here are the Takeaways From COP27

A new historic fund has been approved to to help poorer countries face the harm caused by climate change

Conflicting Christian Beliefs About Climate

A new poll shows U.S. Christians believe humans must protect the Earth, but often don't believe climate change science.