More Climate Change - Page 45
Epic deluge in Hawaii may have broken all-time U.S. rainfall record, with 4 feet in 24 hours
Even for a rainy state, this was just too much.
E-waste recycling guide: How to get rid of computer parts, old phones
For the sake of our only planet, recycle your e-waste.
From Norway to India, these ‘pollution pods’ let you sample the worst and the best air quality of cities around the world
These domes emulate the air quality of cities in Norway, England, India, China and Brazil.
Scientists fear Scott Pruitt's new EPA rule will hurt health-related regulations
If you don't like the scientific results, just get rid of the studies.
Arctic sea ice is loaded with plastic litter from cigarettes and paint
Even in the extremely remote Arctic, plastics invade the sea -- and ice.
By Mark Kaufman
Pruitt's EPA will now classify burning wood as 'carbon neutral,' baffling scientists (among others)
The surprise EPA move came despite disagreements among experts on the agency's own Science Advisory Board.
California faces steep increase in 'precipitation whiplash,' threatening infrastructure
Global warming is likely to increase instances of rapid shifts from extremely wet to extremely dry conditions.
Google Doodle shares an Earth Day message from Dr. Jane Goodall
The famed British anthropologist espouses the importance of environmental protection and conservation in a beautifully animated Earth Day message.
On Earth Day, here are the best tools for keeping tabs on our home planet
On Earth Day, learn how to track storms, keep tabs on greenhouse gas emissions, and explore hundreds of other indicators of our planet's health.
Lyft offsets carbon emissions, but still relies on gas-guzzling cars
Lyft fights climate change with a huge investment.
By Sasha Lekach
3 ways you can improve your recycling routine
Save the world, we may need it later.
Stir your coffee with this nifty automatic device
This stirring device helps save trees.
Oil spills can be sucked up by this 'sponge' that's also made from oil
Cleaning up waste with waste.
By Johnny Lieu
Plastic straws, cotton buds, and drinks stirrers could be banned in the UK
But, is it enough?
The power is out again in Puerto Rico, 7 months after Hurricane Maria
Another blackout for the beleaguered island
The Great Barrier Reef may never recover from the devastating 2016 heat wave
The Great Barrier Reef should serve as a warning to the world.
Some Californians are having a frightening invasion of tumbleweeds
If you thought tumbleweeds were picturesque like me, think again.
Exxon sued for stoking drought, floods, and wildfires
"It shows the tide is turning against fossil fuel producers."
By Mark Kaufman
It's not just you: Spring weather has gone off the rails in the U.S., shattering records
From blizzards to massive wildfires, the weather this spring seems to be taking inspiration from the Book of Revelations.
Book that sunny summer holiday now with these flights for £39
Fancy getting away for a week or two? Take advantage of Tui's sale, where you can get super cheap return flights from London Gatwick to Malaga, Alicante, Reus or Venice.
Watch harrowing footage from a couple's dangerous brush with a tornado
"Excuse the cursing but me and Brandon Boerjan are literally grateful to be alive."
By Laura Vitto
Will a deal to slash shipping emissions help save the Marshall Islands from rising seas?
Earth's massive ice sheets are melting, and sea level rise is accelerating.
By Mark Kaufman
Australia has been breaking records for heat in April
The heat is "more characteristic of mid-summer than mid-autumn."
By Johnny Lieu
Hurricanes will never be named Harvey, Irma, or Maria again
The World Meteorological Organization announced it's retiring the names from its rotation because the storms were so devastating.
By Morgan Sung
Park Service to raise fees in 117 parks, but that still won't solve its looming problem
The fee hike is modest, but it applies to 117 national park sites.
By Mark Kaufman
