Climate

A study of trees, some over 300 years old, indicate that precipitation levels are up as much as 5 inches compared to the early 1700s. 

Fears of ecological disaster are real, but it's especially hard on people raising children. Here's what parents should know, and where to turn for help.

Countries that will likely be destroyed by rising sea levels are at risk of having the smallest voice at a critical moment.

Climate change has given a tiny parasite a new advantage over the mighty beasts.

A first commercial test flight shows how fuel made from plants, not petroleum, could make flying cleaner.

In 200 million years, our far-flung continents may join up again. It reminds us of humans' tiny place in this intergalactic drama.

The renowned author says his genre should inspire solutions. In his new novel, Termination Shock, he tackles our most existential crisis.

Tiny bits of plastic are swirling in the sky, and a new model suggests they could be subtly affecting the climate.

Scientists are learning how this pollutant damages plants and trees, setting off a cascade of effects that harms everything from soil microbes to wildlife.

In the new scientific (and literal) field of agrivoltaics, researchers are showing how panels can increase yields and reduce water use on a warming planet.

A new biomaterial created by methane-munching marine organisms can be molded into eyeglass frames, or formed into leather-like sheets.

The agency knows it needs to adapt to climate-driven events that will increasingly threaten coastal launch sites and other key space infrastructure.

Urban areas can be 20 degrees hotter than the surrounding country. But green spaces and reflective pavement can make city life more bearable.

Trees have always migrated to survive. But now they need help to avoid climate catastrophe.

It’s called eco-anxiety, a completely natural response to a world gone haywire. And it’s way more prevalent than you think, especially among young adults.