All Environment
Can China’s new $360B renewable energy plan stop 'Airpocalypse'?Beijing's plan to boost solar and wind energy could create more than 13 million jobs in the renewable energy sector over the next three years. Is it enough to curb the pollution?
Why NOAA seeks to open federal waters off Hawaii to fish farmingThe federal waters surrounding Hawaii may soon be opened to offshore fish farming. But recent experience in the Gulf of Mexico shows that these plans could spark a backlash.
First LookTilikum legacy: How one orca changed SeaWorldThe orca whale, profiled in the 2013 documentary 'Blackfish,' became a symbol of the cruelty of captivity for animal-rights activists and much of the public.
First LookAntarctica rift: Larson C ice shelf close to becoming huge icebergAntarctica's Larson C shelf is about equal to the area to the state of Delaware. Its collapse into the sea might be imminent.
Australia's deadliest invaders: Feral cats?Feral cats have wreaked havoc on Australia's biodiversity. A new study reveals that there are almost no feline-free places left on the continent.
First LookLending a fin: How US Navy dolphins are helping save endangered vaquitasThere might be less than three dozen vaquitas in existence. US Navy-trained dolphins could help find them in order to help protect their endangered population.
First LookHow suburban sprawl might disrupt songbird matingOver the course of a 10-year study, University of Washington researchers found that human development caused 'divorce' – and had a negative impact on reproduction – for some songbird species.
First LookWhat might Vermont learn from its multi-year moose study?Moose are dying at an alarming rate across the continental United States, and scientists are studying environmental variables to determine how to best support the population.
How two Dakota Access pipeline protestors surprised Vikings fans TuesdayThree people were arrested Sunday after two protesters rappelled from the roof of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium during their season finale against the Chicago Bears.
Why drought-resistant farming could be a feminist act in LesothoParts of Africa face one of the worst droughts in a century. Alongside needed food aid, new farming methods may offer a longer-term response – and lighten domestic burdens for women.
- A green response to urban flood risks
In this edition: How urban parks increasingly double as relief valves when extreme rains hit; Maine sees its future increasingly intertwined with a warming Arctic; the message behind an offshore drilling ban.
Water-short Singapore charts a course toward self-sufficiencyThe island nation has little water of its own but is determined to shed a reliance on water imports. One key is water recycling, alongside desalination and catchment.
How climate change threatens famed Amalfi CoastMore-intense rains increase mudslide risks in a region known for its steep terrain. Possible responses include preserving lemon groves and testing an early-warning system.
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources says climate change cause debatableA revision to the department website has removed sentences attributing global warming to human activities and rising carbon dioxide levels.
Aleutian island volcano spurts ash 20,000 feet in the airThe latest eruption of the Aleutian island volcano, which has been sputtering for the past week, prompted the FAA to issue an aviation code red.
First LookObama adds two national monuments in Utah and Nevada: Will they stick?President Obama established two areas in southern Nevada and Utah as national monuments, adding to his environmental legacy. But will Congress allow these recent designations?
China seizes massive amount of illegal pangolin scales. Are conservation efforts working?China's seizure of more than 3 tons of pangolin scales is the largest ever discovered by authorities who are increasingly on the lookout for the illegally poached creatures.
First LookWhy cheetahs might be moving quickly toward extinctionA new study urges officials to change the status of cheetahs from 'vulnerable' to 'endangered.' The big cats have been pushed out of 91 percent of their historic habitat.
Maine looks north, hoping to become a gateway to the ArcticAs climate change raises the prospect of more open Arctic waters, Maine is hoping to take advantage, economically and culturally.
First LookGreen energy can increasingly match – or beat – fossil fuel prices, report saysFor the first time, the costs of wind and solar power have dropped to match those of fossil fuels. Environmental advocates hope that could make businesses more likely to opt for renewable energy sources when calculating their costs.
