Environment

Atlantic coast sea levels rising at fastest rate in 2,000 years, study finds

March 29, 2021 By Olivia Rosane

"Having a thorough understanding of sea-level change at sites over the long-term is imperative for regional and local planning and responding to future sea-level rise."

U.S. military had ‘clandestine burning’ of toxic chemicals in low-income neighborhoods, study finds

March 26, 2021 By Kenny Stancil

"In defiance of common sense and environmental expertise, the Department of Defense (DOD) has enlisted poor communities across the U.S. as unwilling test subjects in its toxic experiment."

Biden’s team is planning a massive climate and infrastructure bill

March 25, 2021 By Zoya Teirstein

Whatever ends up happening, one thing is almost certain: Climate change is back on the menu in Congress.

Australia’s worst flooding in decades forces mass evacuation

March 24, 2021 By Olivia Rosane

Massive rainfall in Australia's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW) has brought the worst flooding in decades, forcing more than 18,000 people to flee their homes.

Here’s why melting ice is a big deal

March 23, 2021 By Stuart Braun

The future remains uncertain. But it's likely that if melting isn't slowed real soon, disaster movie scenarios might not look so ridiculous to future generations.