climate
Scientists Warn of 'Significant' Climate Effects of Frequent Space Launches
Increased rocket exhaust "may start having significant adverse effects on the atmosphere or the climate, and in turn, on human health," researchers warn.
Scientists Create Algae-Powered AA Battery That Powers a Microprocessor
Scientists hope tiny fuel cells that use algae, light, and water to create energy could one day charge our phones, among other uses.
Amazon Warehouse Collapse Reveals ‘Wholly Inadequate Safety Culture,’ Warren and AOC Say
In letters between Amazon and Elizabeth Warren obtained by Motherboard, the Senator reprimanded Amazon for responses to questions about a deadly Amazon facility collapse.
Man Swims Through Ocean Garbage Patch for Months, Finds Amazing Life
Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte swam straight through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, finding junk, microplastics, and incredible creatures.
Gravity Anomaly Reveals Ancient City-Sized Lake Hidden Under Antarctic Ice
Lake Snow Eagle is the size of Chicago and may contain important clues for scientists about the past and future of the ice sheet.
Renewables Met All of California's Energy Needs for the First Time Ever
The supply of renewable energy, mostly solar, briefly met the state's total demand for energy on Saturday in a landmark moment for sustainability.
The Kochs’ Dream of Smashing Climate Action May Be About to Come True
The Supreme Court will decide in June whether to gut the EPA’s ability to fight global heating, and you can thank Charles Koch for that.
A Fossil Fuel Power Plant That Mines Bitcoin Is Fighting to Stay Open
Regulators say the Greenidge plant in New York State is fighting an an "uphill battle" to prove it's environmentally-friendly enough to stay open.
Joe Manchin Wants to Let Companies Keep Polluting in Private, Thanks
Manchin came out swinging against a plan to make companies disclose their role in causing climate change.
Flood Victims Are Being Kicked Out of Crisis Housing to Make Way for Tourists
A letter obtained by VICE World News showed Australian government officials asking homeless disaster victims to make way for holiday goers.
Greenpeace Is Pushing to Change How Bitcoin Works to Cut Emissions
Environmental groups backed by the co-founder of a cryptocurrency embroiled in a lawsuit with the SEC are pushing for a fundamental change to Bitcoin.