Science

When it comes to nuclear power, could smaller be better?

Small-scale nuclear reactors may be safer, cheaper, and more compatible with renewables than traditional nuclear power. But critics say the new technology still has major flaws.

Lois Parshley Science

No, we can’t blame tornadoes on climate change … yet.

But you wouldn't know it from Twitter.

Shannon Osaka Science

Coronavirus: The worst way to drive down emissions

A lot of bad things in the world also happen to (temporarily) lower pollution.

Shannon Osaka Science

Climate change is a catastrophe. But is it an ‘existential threat’?

So maybe it won't destroy all humans.

Shannon Osaka & Kate Yoder Science

Will future East Coast winters be freezing or balmy? Scientists can’t agree.

The complicated case of the polar vortex strikes again.

Sierra Garcia Science

What would it take to get more farmers fighting climate change?

A new bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree would enlist growers to help slow global warming by using their soil to sponge up carbon dioxide.

Tom Philpott Science

Ridesharing hurts the climate (if you aren’t actually sharing the ride)

A new study breaks down how Lyft and Uber contribute to climate change.

Delilah Friedler Science

UK court ruling: Heathrow airport expansion doesn’t fly under Paris Agreement

This is the first time a court has cited the Paris Agreement to strike down a major infrastructure project and could have implications all over the world.

Emily Pontecorvo Science

Major news networks devoted less than 4 hours to climate change in 2019. Total.

Global warming garnered well under 1 percent of overall broadcast news coverage in 2019, according to a new study.

Yvette Cabrera Science

Cities are starting to ban gas in buildings. Arizona’s not having it.

A new law that was fast-tracked through the Arizona legislature prohibits cities from banning natural gas in buildings.