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Farmers and scientists are increasingly observing that unusually high springtime temperatures can kill pollen and interfere with the fertilization of crops.
The Tennessee Valley Authority — the nation's largest public utility — wants to replace two coal power plants with natural gas, raising climate and environmental justice concerns.
Cars and highways are among the top contributors to ocean oil pollution, study finds.
Plans to expand wireless cellular networks could be bad news for atmospheric science.
European lawsuits allege that climate inaction is causing psychological harm — and violating human rights.
Seaweed farms are exploding in popularity. Cultivators say policies are needed to protect marine life.
The president-elect faces deep political division, and Bolsonaro still has two more months in power.
Biden has outpaced Trump in selling oil and gas permits on public lands. A federal judge has temporarily paused "runaway drilling."
Even minor census undercounts could have substantial knock-on effects and deprive needy communities of investment and representation.