Leaves and branches slow the rate of rain hitting the ground, and roots help prevent soil erosion. During downpours, rainwater can wash away soil and carve small gullies in people’s yards and gardens.

Horrific summer wildfires are once again ravaging large swaths of Canada’s vast forests, sending frequent plumes of unhealthy ...

A climate report acquired by a Freedom of Information Act request shows that U.S. climate pollution declined in 2023.

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Despite an early start, the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season is expected to be near- to below average, according to NOAA ...

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In the Imperial Valley region of Southern California, deep groundwater reservoirs contain vast amounts of lithium. This mineral is critical for making batteries, and demand for it is growing as the ...

A D.C.-based nonprofit trains people in stormwater management techniques to build healthier, flood-resilient neighborhoods.

Congress may soon repeal popular clean energy incentives that are boosting rural economies. Learn why in this recording of Dana Nuccitelli and Pearl Marvell’s live conversation.

As microplastics break down in soil, they release climate-warming gases like carbon dioxide and methane by altering soil chemistry and boosting microbial activity. This process contributes to climate ...

Missa Laudato Si’’ incorporates the late Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical and other environmental texts in a musical reflection on climate change.

Lawyer Melissa Sims breaks down how she and a team of lawyers are trying to hold gas and oil companies accountable for the damages caused by climate-change-fueled storms like Hurricane Maria.