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Why US Power Bills Are Surging

Why US Power Bills Are Surging

Americans are paying more for electricity—and rates will keep rising. But after a period of pain, rates should level off as the benefits of a shift away from fossil fuels begin to be felt.
Gear for Good: 20 Eco-Friendly Items That Score a Win for the Planet&-and for You

Gear for Good: 20 Eco-Friendly Items That Score a Win for the Planet—and for You

This gear for your home, your office, and the great outdoors treads gently on the planet without sacrificing design, comfort, or usability.
The EPA Is Ending Greenhouse Gas Data Collection. Who Will Step Up to Fill the Gap?

The EPA Is Ending Greenhouse Gas Data Collection. Who Will Step Up to Fill the Gap?

With the agency no longer collecting emissions data from polluting companies, attention is turning to whether climate NGOs have the tools—and legal right—to fulfill this EPA function.
The LA Fires Spewed Out Toxic Nanoparticles. He Made It His Mission to Trace Them

The LA Fires Spewed Out Toxic Nanoparticles. He Made It His Mission to Trace Them

Nicholas Spada is one of the only scientists in the world using a nuclear x-ray process to study deadly nanoparticles in wildfire smoke. What he’s uncovered in California is a nightmare.

Oceans and Waterways

The World’s Oceans Are Hurtling Toward a Breaking Point

The World’s Oceans Are Hurtling Toward a Breaking Point

Climate change, pollution, and fishing are pushing oceans closer to their limits at an unprecedented rate. The pressure of that human impact is expected to double by 2050, according to a new study.
The Best Reusable Water Bottles to Stay Hydrated in Style

The Best Reusable Water Bottles to Stay Hydrated in Style

Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.
‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings

‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings

Networks of pipes and heat exchangers can transfer excess heat from buildings into nearby bodies of water—but as the world warms, the cooling potential of some water courses is now diminishing.
It’s Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?

It’s Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?

New research shows that filtration systems that remove PFAS can also get rid of other harmful substances. Whether they’ll actually be introduced is a different matter entirely.

Extreme Heat

Why It’s Taking LA So Long to Rebuild After the Wildfires

Why It’s Taking LA So Long to Rebuild After the Wildfires

Reforming California’s environmental rules is only a small step to rebuilding Los Angeles after the fires in January.
Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space

Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space

A partnership with the nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance and satellite manufacturer Muon Space is giving Google a better shot at tracking wildfires—and using AI to process all the data being collected.
Wood Pellet Mills Are Prone to Catching Fire. Why Build Them in California?

Wood Pellet Mills Are Prone to Catching Fire. Why Build Them in California?

Facilities that make wood pellets have a track record of catching alight. Yet there are plans to build several near Yosemite’s tinderbox forests.
How to Prepare for a Climate Disaster in Trump’s America

How to Prepare for a Climate Disaster in Trump’s America

Here’s how to find reliable information and keep safe during the summer heat and hurricane season following the unprecedented cuts at federal agencies.