The Activist Who Keeps Exposing Environmental Racism in the U.S.
Dr. Beverly Wright, co-founder of the National Black Environmental Justice Network, has spent decades empowering communities that are vulnerable to toxic chemicals.
Climate Change
Scientists Discover Arctic Waters Are Rapidly Becoming Acidic in Dire Climate Warning
The western Arctic Ocean's high rate of acidification magnifies the impact of carbon dioxide on all of our oceans, which will likely face a similar fate.
Here’s What Hurricane Ian Hath Wrought—and It’s Not Over Yet
It was the strongest hurricane to hit the western coast of Florida since 2004.
How Farmers Turned Their Climate Change-Ravaged Village Into a Hot Weekend Getaway
Cyclones and erratic rains triggered by climate change were wrecking the lives of farmers in this Indian district. But thanks to their ingenuity, fuelled by social media, tourists are now flocking to the place.
Policy
Climate Change Is Violent. Should the Fight Against It Be Too?
Peaceful protest isn't curbing the rapidly worsening crisis. Some activists say it’s time to attack the actual tools used to destroy the planet.
How to Figure Out Which Candidates Actually Care About the Environment
Here's a set of tools to help you understand the issues and vote in support of climate reform.
Coronavirus Could Be a 'Trigger Event' That Reshapes Society for the Better
The Sanders campaign could use this opportunity to transform into a pandemic-fighting, world-changing social movement.
Earth
Ultra-Rare Diamond Reveals Secrets of Oceans of Water Deep Inside the Earth, Scientists Say
More water than all of Earth's oceans is thought to reside deep inside the mantle, and a newly-discovered gem just shed more light on the mystery.
The Guy Who Memorized Google Maps Says You Can Too
Trevor Rainbolt, the “GeoGuessr guy,” explains how he learned to locate any Google Maps image with astonishing speed and accuracy
Asteroids Could Truly be Responsible for Forming Earth's Continents, Study Finds
The Australian study is the first of its kind to find physical evidence that asteroids shaped the Earth's surface.
Cities
Why Are Rich People So Obsessed With Proving US Cities Are Dystopian Hellholes?
Right-wing pundits, landlords, and tech executives all believe they can prove we are amid a crime wave with just one more video.
Artists Are Using AI To Imagine Cities Without Cars
Amateur urban planners are using DALL-E to visualize what cities might look like if they were built for pedestrians and cyclists, instead of cars.
The ‘Giant Data Ingestion Machine’ That Can Help Cities Meet Climate Goals
Cities around the world have set ambitious targets to reduce emissions. But the first step for most of them is to actually figure out how much they’re emitting in the first place.