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How Santa Ana Winds Fueled The LA Fires

A research ecologist looks at the root cause of the ongoing conflagration.

Climate Change Is Making Plants Less Nutritious. That’s A Huge Problem

Human activities are increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and raising global temperatures.

Flood Risks Are Rising Everywhere — And One Simple Solution Is Finally Getting Heard

If federal stream gauges were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.

Research Shows Light Can Break Down “Forever Chemicals” — But Will It Scale?

PFAS can stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used, unless we act to break them down.

The 2024 Arctic Report Card Outlines Numerous, Shocking Planetary Trends

Flooding, thawing tundra, ice loss, and wildfires abound — and it’s all happening in the Arctic.

Disaster Relief Experts Are Sounding The Alarm About This Overlooked EV Risk

Flooding can lead to damage — and explosions — from lithium-ion battery packs.

Climate Scientists Argue That It’s Time To Plan For the Worst Case Warming

Scientists argue that halting the increase in annual emissions is a first step — and shouldn’t be our only focus.

In A Weird Trick of Physics, Microplastic Pollution Could Impact the Weather

To understand how microplastics affect weather and climate, we need to know their concentrations at the altitudes where clouds form.

‘Tiny Forests’ Are Taking Off In Cities Everywhere — But Can They Thrive?

Trees in urban areas are expensive to plant and difficult to maintain. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying.

This Ancient Water System in the Southwest Is Surprisingly Ingenious — But Can It Last?

Traditional irrigation canals, or acequias, could help balance the water supply during droughts — if they are protected.