Climate Change

Natural gas has been touted as a cleaner burning solution, but is it as bad for the environment as other fossil fuels? Here's what science says.

Climate change is perhaps the biggest problem facing our environment today, but some experts believe that it might be getting better?

She may seem like she enjoys protesting more than anything else, but what does someone like Greta Thunberg do for fun?

Greta Thunberg might seem confident, but the environmental activist once had a form of selective mutism.

How did Greta Thunberg go from quiet teenager to internationally famous climate activist? Here's a look at her past few years.

President Joe Biden and his advisers are preparing to unveil a $3 trillion dollar economic plan in Congress, part of which would fight the climate crisis.

How are sharks curbing climate change? Studies show the endangered deep sea creatures are effectively restoring eco-systems damaged by global warming.

The Paris Agreement is an important agreement signed by countries all around the globe in 2016 — here's what it entails.

Curitiba is perhaps not as well-known as other Brazilian cities, but it is one of the most sustainable cities in the world.

Michael E. Mann is one of the world’s most insightful scientific voices, and his theories were essential in helping to fight climate change.

Greta Thunberg has become a household name in environmentalism, but many outside that realm still don’t understand what she is fighting for.

Teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg has traveled the world in the name of stopping the current climate crisis, but did she drop out of high school to do it? Find out if 18-year-old Thunberg is in school in 2021.

We spoke with climate activist, Edgar McGregor, about his epic trash pickup journey — here's what he wants readers to know about his journey.

Feeding cattle seaweed could reduce their methane emissions by 82 percent — but why are we trying to fix this broken, polluting industry?

Why is it cold again? Unfortunately, a vicious cold front has arrived in the middle of March, after cities nationwide experienced a few warm days.

Emails are certainly better for the environment than old, physical mail, but do these virtual letters leave a carbon footprint as well?

Recycling is the absolute bare minimum that we can do to help minimize pollution, but does it also help climate change?

Global warming is a serious concern for people all around the world, but which cities will ultimately be the most affected by climate change?

Watching Netflix might seem like a pretty innocuous way to absorb entertainment, but is it actually bad for the environment?

Global warming has already affected the environment in a myriad of ways, but will it eventually cause global extinction? Here's what research says.

Cell phones might be the most advanced pieces of technology that each of us possess, but do they contribute to global warming?

The sun might provide us with light and heat, but that doesn’t mean that it’s solely responsible for global warming.

What exactly is the Line 3 pipeline? Environmentalists are demanding Biden shut it down.

What is John Kerry's history with climate activism? What to know about President Joe Biden's 2021 Climate Envoy, his past positions, and more.

International Women's Day is every March 8 — honor women in the climate movement by picking up one of these books.

Even though we produced 6 percent less emissions in 2020 than we did in 2019, by the end of 2020, emissions were even higher than they were before the pandemic.

The Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica just lost a massive iceberg.

The upcoming original Netflix documentary Seaspiracy plans to uncover some of the fishing industry's deepest secrets.

Climate change is more cyclical than most people imagine, but the best way to understand it might be to visualize it as a loop.

Oil spills are an unfortunate effect of relying on non-renewable energy, and Israel's 2021 oil spill has been incredibly damaging, to say the least.

What is global dimming? Our planet has gotten progressively darker in tandem with climate change, as a result of increased amounts of pollution.

Who is Disha Ravi? The 22-year-old Indian climate activist gained notoriety after she was arrested during the agricultural protests in India.

Bitcoin is one of the world’s most valuable assets, but are rumors about the real environmental impact of this formerly fabricated currency true or mere conjecture?

Why is Texas without power in February 2021, and how is this all connected to the climate crisis?

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire? What to know about the segment of the Pacific Ocean that attracts high amounts of volcanic and seismic activity.

Human beings created many of the problems facing our environment today. Luckily, they have also discovered some ways to improve climate change as well.

Understanding the sense of urgency surrounding climate change begins with recognizing the damage it has already done to our planet.

The term climate zone often gets thrown around in discussions about environmentalism, but what are climate zones and why are they important?

Understanding what climate zone you live in is a great way to improve your gardening know-how by learning what plants thrive best in your area.

What's happening to cacao trees? The tropical plants, which are famous for chocolate production, are currently threatened by the climate crisis.

The Line is making headlines these days, but is this self-professed “sustainable city” a viable vision of the future or just another impossible dream?

What is happening in Centreville, Ill.? The marginalized midwestern city is facing major racial injustice, after experiencing years of sewage floods.

Fossil fuel-caused air pollution prematurely kills around 10.2 million people every year, which is higher than previously thought.

How does climate change affect pollen levels? The ongoing climate crisis may be resulting in earlier and heavier pollen loads, studies show.

Wales experienced a coal mining-fueled disaster in 1966, when a coal slide destroyed a community, and the small U.K. country is still facing eco turmoil.

Underground pipelines are the topic of much discussion these days, but why are these pipelines considered bad by so many? Keep reading for more.

What caused Uttarakhand's Chamoli glacier to burst? India suffered a catastrophic glacier explosion, which injured and potentially killed hundreds.

What causes Yosemite's Firefall? The 2021 Firefall is currently happening and is open to visitors, but this year, the park is requiring reservations.

Australia is currently being ravaged by bushfires, once again. Donate to these organizations that are working to help victims and put out the fires.

What exactly is gleaning for fish? And is gleaning more sustainable than traditional fishing?