Feb 08 These pansies are evolving to rely less on pollinators. Here’s why that may spell trouble By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Pollinator populations have plummeted across the globe. In their absence, research has shown that flowering plants can evolve to rely more heavily on themselves to reproduce. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 8:39 Conservationists take drastic measures to save coral reefs from climate change By William Brangham, Winston Wilde, Sam Weber Coral reef ecosystems support a quarter of all marine life on Earth, but they are slowly dying under the relentless stresses of overfishing, pollution, disease and climate change. As part of our ongoing series “Saving Species,” William Brangham dives into… Continue watching
Feb 02 California’s piers are being battered by rising seas and frequent storms. Can the iconic landmarks be saved? By Julie Watson, Haven Daley, Associated Press Rising seas and frequent storms are taking their toll on California's iconic public piers and raising questions about the future of the landmarks. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 6:04 Panama Canal drought causes global disruptions By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas An extreme drought in Panama is forcing authorities to substantially scale back shipping through the Panama Canal, one of the world’s key shipping channels. This comes at a time when traffic through the Suez Canal has been significantly disrupted. Ilya… Continue watching
Jan 26 Biden administration delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals, citing climate risk By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Industry groups condemn the move as a "win for Russia," while environmentalists cheer it as a way to counter Biden's approval of the huge Willow oil project in Alaska last year. Continue reading
Jan 21 Why extreme cold weather events still happen in a warming world By Mathew Barlow, The Conversation While the world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, people still need to be prepared for wintry blasts. An atmospheric and climate scientist explains why. Continue reading
Jan 19 Recovering from natural disasters is slow and bureaucratic. New FEMA rules aim to cut the red tape By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Federal Emergency Management Agency head Deanne Criswell says the changes are designed to simplify and speed up the process for disaster survivors to get help. Criswell describes it as the "most comprehensive update" to FEMA's program in 20 years. Continue reading
Jan 19 ‘We’re frankly astonished.’ Why 2023’s record-breaking heat surprised scientists By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Last year also featured the most annual billion-dollar disasters on record in the United States. Continue reading
Jan 15 German farmers and their tractors throng Berlin in protest against fuel subsidy cuts By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Over the past week, farmers have blocked highway entrances and slowed traffic across Germany with their protests, intent on pushing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government to abandon the planned cuts entirely. Continue reading
Jan 14 U.S. climate envoy John Kerry plans to leave the Biden administration, sources say By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according to two people familiar with his plans. Continue reading