All Environment
Why drought-resistant farming could be a feminist act in LesothoParts of Africa face one of the worst droughts in a century. Alongside needed food aid, new farming聽methods may offer a longer-term response 鈥� and lighten domestic burdens for women.- A green response to urban flood risksIn this edition: How urban parks increasingly double as relief valves when extreme rains hit; Maine sees its future increasingly intertwined with a warming Arctic; the message behind an offshore drilling ban.
Water-short Singapore charts a course toward self-sufficiencyThe island nation has little water of its own but is determined to shed a reliance on water imports. One key is water recycling, alongside desalination and catchment.
How climate change threatens famed Amalfi CoastMore-intense rains increase mudslide risks in a region known for its steep terrain. Possible responses include preserving lemon groves and testing an early-warning system.
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources says climate change cause debatableA revision to the department website has removed sentences attributing global warming to human activities and rising carbon dioxide levels.
Aleutian island volcano spurts ash 20,000 feet in the airThe latest eruption of the Aleutian island volcano, which has been sputtering for the past week, prompted the FAA to issue an aviation code red.
First LookObama adds two national monuments in Utah and Nevada: Will they stick?President Obama established two areas in southern Nevada and Utah as national monuments, adding to his environmental legacy. But will Congress allow these recent designations?
China seizes massive amount of illegal pangolin scales. Are conservation efforts working?China's seizure of more than 3 tons of pangolin scales is the largest ever discovered by authorities who are increasingly on the lookout for the illegally poached creatures.
First LookWhy cheetahs might be moving quickly toward extinctionA new study urges officials to change the status of cheetahs from 'vulnerable' to 'endangered.' The big cats have been pushed out of 91 percent of their historic habitat.
Maine looks north, hoping to become a gateway to the ArcticAs climate change raises the prospect of more open Arctic waters, Maine is hoping to take advantage,聽economically and culturally.
First LookGreen energy can increasingly match 鈥� or beat 鈥� fossil fuel prices, report saysFor the first time, the costs of wind and solar power have dropped to match those of fossil fuels. Environmental advocates hope that could make businesses more likely to opt for renewable energy sources when calculating their costs. 聽
Behind oil-drilling bans, a debate over competing Arctic visionsOil companies and Arctic communities have long sought prosperity through resource extraction. Plans announced by Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau imply more focus on tourism and sustainability.
First LookChina launches emissions-tracking satellite, as nation eyes climate leadershipThe TanSat satellite will track carbon dioxide emissions, which China has committed to cutting as part of the Paris climate agreement.
First Look'Casper' the octopus threatened by deep sea metal miningManganese, a metal used in cellphones and computers, may be critical to the life cycles of deep sea octopuses.
First LookNorth Pole expected to reach 50 degrees warmer than normalTemperatures are expected to climb to just below the freezing point on Thursday, much higher than is usual during an Arctic winter.
Obama limits offshore oil, as 'Keep it in the Ground' idea risesThe White House puts vast areas off Atlantic and Arctic coasts off limits to drilling. The move may reflect how a 'Keep it in the Ground' movement has gained traction within the Democratic Party.
Nixon went to China. Can Trump do climate change?Plenty of people on the political left want action to address climate change. But many people on the right do to; they just are wary of big government. Perhaps the time is ripe for an art-of-the-deal solution.聽
Cities enlist nature to tame rising flood risksDetroit, Philadelphia, and Houston are among the places investing in 'green infrastructure' that mimics wetlands. It can be cheaper than the alternative, given the threat posed by climate change.- First LookFacing smog emergency, China closes factories, limits carsSome cities in northern China have taken drastic measures to combat smog, including temporarily shutting down factories and restricting the number of cars allowed on roads.聽
- Toxic work culture at national parks?In this edition: rising allegations of sexual harassment聽by National Park Service employees; the nuance on Trump's energy team; Canada's carbon-price move.聽
